The Upstate Ingles 2026 Preseason Top Offensive Lineman poll opened this week, inviting fans across the Greenville‑Spartanburg‑Anderson corridor to cast their votes for the region’s most promising lineman. Voting remains open until noon on July 16, and the organizers have confirmed that multiple ballots are permitted, allowing supporters to back more than one candidate.
Contenders and Their Profiles
Max Barnes, a senior center at Hillcrest, anchors one of the area’s most potent offenses in Class 5A, while CJ Brooks of Gaffney enters his final season with a slate of 15 college offers. Nathan Huff from Greer, the Region 2‑4A offensive lineman of the year, is being courted by Newberry and Campbell, and Ian Jones of Woodruff has already secured a spot at Appalachian State. Holden Lane from Wren helped his team average 244.9 rushing yards per game, earning interest from North Greenville and Anderson, and Jordan Lewis of Dorman, a sophomore already holding nine power‑conference offers including South Carolina, is generating early buzz. Victor Sandres at Christ Church graded out at 92 percent with 72 knockdown blocks in 2025, and Marques Skinner of Riverside, a standout tight end, received a Louisville offer. Christian Sullivan from J.L. Mann, an all‑region left tackle, is drawing attention from North Greenville and Newberry, while Jacob Whitehead at Mauldin is attracting national all‑star recognition.