Long, athletic Gardner-Webb tackle with a nasty edge
In the 2026 season, Preston Lilley is a 6-foot-5, 280-pound redshirt sophomore offensive lineman for Gardner-Webb who profiles as a long, athletic tackle with a nasty streak and high football IQ. He was described in Gardner-Webb’s signing coverage as the kind of lineman who can bring edge and physicality, which is exactly what teams covet when they want a tone-setter up front. The big question is projection: there’s clear upside for a power/conference line, but the real appeal is his length, motor, and mentality rather than a stat-sheet spotlight.
