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If Nevada intends to take a step forward in 2026, it will depend on whether the offensive line can sustain the growth it showed last season. Despite finishing 3-9 in 2025, the offensive line quietly emerged as one of the program’s most improved groups. The Pack allowed only 18 sacks during the regular season—the fourth-fewest in the Mountain West—and opened opportunities for three different running backs to exceed 300 rushing yards. It wasn’t a dominant unit, but it steadily progressed as the year went on.
Now, offensive line coach Cameron Norcross heads into 2026 with a seasoned unit, returning multiple starters and adding several transfer portal linemen who have logged significant snaps at the FBS level. For a team aiming to boost its offensive output, that continuity could be the strongest source of optimism heading into fall camp.
Jack Foster Leads the Left Side
At the helm of the room is Jack Foster. After transferring from Idaho before the 2025 season, Foster quickly established himself as one of Nevada’s most reliable players. He started all 12 games at left tackle and earned Nevada’s Basalite Big Blocker Award, recognizing him as the program’s top offensive lineman. Foster’s impact extended beyond personal accolades; his steady presence on the blind side helped stabilize a young offense while protecting multiple quarterbacks throughout the season. As the line progressed, Foster became the cornerstone of the unit, offering veteran leadership and dependable play against some of the Mountain West’s premier pass rushers. Now entering his final college season, Foster will again be charged with protecting Nevada’s most valuable asset—the quarterback who wins the job.
Snoop Leota-Amaama Returns as a Key Experienced Lineman
While Foster anchors the left tackle position, Snoop Leota-Amaama could serve as the emotional leader of Nevada’s offensive line. The redshirt senior transferred to Nevada from Virginia before the 2024 season and made a notable leap in 2025. Leota-Amaama appeared in nine games, starting six at guard, before suffering a season-ending injury. During his time on the field, he helped clear the way for three Wolf Pack running backs to surpass 300 rushing yards, and Nevada finished fourth in the Mountain West by allowing just 18 sacks in the regular season. At 6-foot-4 and 331 pounds, Leota-Amaama is among the team’s largest players, but his value goes beyond size. He brings Power Five experience from Virginia and has developed into one of the Pack’s most physical interior linemen. His return is a major reason for optimism on the front line. Before his injury last season, Leota-Amaama had established himself as a mainstay on the interior, consistently generating movement in the ground game and stabilizing a young offense. Now, he aims to contribute even more to Nevada’s offensive success.