Indiana University is gearing up to rebuild its interior offensive line for the 2026 campaign, a task made urgent by the exit of starting center Pat Coogan, who was selected in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
Among the returning pieces, guard Drew Evans stands out as the nation’s ninth‑ranked guard according to Pro Football Focus, while Bray Lynch brings extensive starting experience, having appeared in 38 games with 29 starts.
Adding to the mix, Wisconsin transfer Joe Brunner arrives as a highly touted guard, expected to contribute depth and competition at the interior line.
Other names surfacing in the conversation include Austin Leibfried, Matt Marek, Evan Parker, Sam Simpson, CJ Scifres and Chance Johnson, each of whom could see action across the line.
Depth Chart Outlook
The staff’s preliminary depth chart lists Evans, Leibfried and Simpson as the left‑guard trio, Lynch and Marek as the center pair, and Brunner, Parker and Scifres as the right‑guard contingent.
Coaches say the depth chart reflects both the strengths and the uncertainties of the group, with the staff emphasizing competition in practice to determine the final configuration.