Developmental Western Carolina OL with size and upside
In the 2025 season, John Hammond did not see game action for Western Carolina, preserving a redshirt, but the 2026 roster lists him as a 6-foot-5, 320-pound sophomore offensive lineman, which gives him the frame FCS staffs love to mold[3][12]. He arrived as a two-time all-region selection from Spartanburg High and was recognized among South Carolina’s better offensive-line prospects, with versatility at center noted in his prep profile[3][13]. The quick read: he looks like a classic buy-low lineman—big body, local pedigree, and development runway, though not yet a proven Saturday difference-maker[3][12].
