Winona State freshman OL Sam Johnston brings legit size and upside
In the 2026 season, Sam Johnston is a freshman offensive lineman at Winona State listed at 6-foot-4 and 295 pounds, a strong frame that immediately fits the “college-ready body” category.[1][3] His biggest calling card is physicality and leverage potential: he arrives with all-conference honors in high school and a powerlifting background, suggesting a nasty base and the kind of functional strength coaches love to mold.[3] He’s a developmental piece with clear upside rather than a stat-sheet star, but if you want a young lineman who sounds built for trench work, he’s worth a look.[1][3]
