Ryder Bentley is a development-first Louisiana offensive tackle with SEC-sized frame and starter upside
Bentley enters Louisiana as a **6-foot-6, 300-pound** freshman offensive lineman and is already listed on the 2026 roster, with depth-chart projections labeling him a **projected starter** at left tackle. The appealing part is his size, frame, and raw blocking profile rather than any box-score production, which is normal for an OL, and his recruiting background suggests he was viewed as a legitimate developmental piece. If you need a young tackle with long-term upside and enough mass to survive early in the Sun Belt, he fits the mold; if you need an instant, polished plug-and-play mauler, he is still a work in progress.[1][3][6][9]
