WKU’s 6-5, 297-pound redshirt sophomore tackle brings power and upside
Max Thurston is a young Western Kentucky offensive lineman with clear developmental upside: at 6-5 and 297 pounds, he already shows **strong power and pass-protection traits** in EA’s 2026 ratings, including an 81 strength and low-70s blocking grades. He arrived at WKU after appearing in seven games on Georgia Military College’s offensive line in 2024, and his background as a two-star high school lineman plus former defensive lineman suggests toughness and versatility. He looks like a fit for teams wanting a physical, still-rising lineman rather than a finished product.
