Columbia’s 6-5, 286-pound sophomore OL with elite multi-sport power upside
Simon Vander Wel is a big, physical Columbia offensive lineman in the 2026 season profile—6-5 and 286 pounds—with a blue-collar résumé that jumps off the page: first-team all-state in high school, two-time all-conference on the line, and a 2025 state shot put title with a school-record mark. He did not see game action in the 2025 season, so the appeal is projection: size, strength, and athletic power that should translate well if his technique and pad level keep catching up.
