​Here’s your opportunity to vote in Upstate Ingle’s 2026 preseason Top Offensive Lineman poll. This poll spotlights the region’s best high school football offensive linemen, drawn from our top 10 rankings of standout players in the Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson areas. The voting period runs until noon on July 16, and you may submit multiple votes.
How we ranked them: Upstate’s top 10 offensive linemen, as identified by our coverage across Greenville subscribers, Spartanburg, and Anderson. Your ballot includes:
– Max Barnes, Hillcrest: A senior center (6-0, 300 pounds) who anchors one of the area’s premier 5A offenses.
– CJ Brooks, Gaffney: A senior tackle (6-5, 320 pounds) with 15 college offers already on the table.
– Nathan Huff, Greer: A standout at 6-4, 285 pounds, Huff was the Region 2-4A Offensive Lineman of the Year and holds offers from Newberry and Campbell.
– Ian Jones, Woodruff: At 6-3, 300 pounds, Jones has an offer from Appalachian State and plays a crucial role in the running game, especially with Aiden Gibson’s reclassification and departure for Rutgers.
– Holden Lane, Wren: A 6-3, 275-pound lineman who helped Wren average 244.9 rushing yards per game and has offers from North Greenville and Anderson, among others.
Poll winners: View results from previous fan votes for Upstate’s best players, including categories for quarterbacks and running backs.
Other top contenders you can select:
– Jordan Lewis, Dorman: A 6-4, 280-pound sophomore-to-be with nine offers from power conferences, including South Carolina.
– Victor Sandres, Christ Church: The senior (6-3, 285) graded out at 92 percent in 2025 with 72 knockdowns.
– Marques Skinner, Riverside: A 6-3, 255-pound senior who also shines at tight end and holds an offer from Louisville.
– Christian Sullivan, J.L. Mann: An all-region left tackle at 6-1, 300 pounds with offers from North Greenville and Newberry, among others.
– Jacob Whitehead, Mauldin: A 6-4, 305-pound senior drawing national all-star attention.
To participate, simply cast your votes for the players you believe deserve a spot among Upstate’s top offensive linemen of 2026. Remember, the poll closes at noon on July 16, and you can vote more than once. Stay connected for results, and check back for updates on how the region’s best up-and-coming linemen are performing as the season approaches.