Top OL Recruit Chooses Georgia Over Clemson

According to 247Sports composite ratings, Ogboko has earned a 96.57/100 ranking as the fourth-best interior offensive lineman in the country and the seventh-best overall prospect in the state of North Carolina.

Besides Clemson, Ogboko also recently took official visits to the University of Florida, Georgia and Notre Dame. He would have been the Tigers’ sixth offensive-line commit for the class of 2026, passing Leo Delaney as Clemson’s highest-rated commit at the position group.

Last season, the 6-foot-6 and 280-pound prospect played both ways for South Garner High School, starting at left tackle while also making 60 tackles, 20 tackles-for-loss and five sacks on the defensive side. Although he is listed as an offensive lineman, 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins explained that he could also project as a nose tackle at the next level.

“He could probably bill himself as a full-time nose on defense as he defeats double teams and frequently produces negative plays,” Ivins said. Hasn’t had the opportunity to prove himself in a best-on-best setting like some of his peers, but profiles as a potential difference-maker at the point of attack for a College Football Playoff regular given how he moves and smashes at his size."

He also contributed for the Titans on the basketball court, averaging 7.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game during his sophomore season.

Ogboko would have been Clemson’s second-highest-rated commit for the class of 2026, and their 19th commitment overall. Luckily for Clemson, they’re already in a strong position when it comes to offensive line recruiting; the Tigers currently hold more commitments at the position than any cycle since 2020. With pledges from Leo Delaney and fellow offensive-line commit Chancellor Barclay, the Tigers are still set to bring in two of the top-10 players at their position.

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