Army OL James Bland: Big-body sophomore with true service-academy upside
In the 2026 season, James Bland is a 6-foot-2, 311-pound sophomore offensive lineman at Army who has not yet seen game action, so the evaluation is mostly projection—and the projection is intriguing. Army lists him as a systems and decision sciences major from LC Bird in Midlothian, Va., and the early read is a dense, powerful interior-type build that fits the Black Knights’ physical, assignment-heavy identity. If you want a developmental OL with size, discipline, and room to grow in a demanding program, he’s the kind of bet Army loves.
