#52
Noah Best
Returning to Oklahoma for 2026
Midlothian, Texas → Midlothian HS
via soonersports.com ↗Noah Best
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brent Venables
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Oklahoma
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Oklahoma
Returning around him
- 63% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 7 Oklahoma players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -13 net (16 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Oklahoma · Last season: 10-3 (AP #8) · Talent rank #14 · 2026 recruiting class #15
Background
HIGH SCHOOL A consensus three-star recruit … touted as the nation’s No. 35 inside offensive lineman according to 247Sports and No. 45 by Rivals and the No. 41 offensive guard by ESPN … ranked as the No. 63 prospect in Texas by 247Sports, No. 65 by Rivals and No. 75 by ESPN … earned Texas Class 5A...
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