Columbia’s young interior lineman with size, smarts, and upside
In the 2026 season, freshman OL Rocco Costello gives Columbia a sturdy 6-foot-2, 297-pound frame and the kind of developmental upside coaches love: a young lineman from Bergen Catholic who brings Ivy League-ready academics, a compact build, and clear room to grow into the position. His value is less about box-score stats and more about traits—he looks like a disciplined, high-floor prospect who could become a reliable interior piece if his technique and strength keep progressing.
