Long, young UTEP tackle with a big frame and even bigger upside
Preston Perkins is a redshirt freshman offensive lineman for UTEP in the 2026 season, listed at 6-foot-6 and 285 pounds, with no game statistics recorded yet because he redshirted in 2025. He was described in recruiting coverage as a 3-star prospect with an excellent frame and room to add more size, and his appeal is clear: developmental tackle traits, length, and upside rather than instant production. If you want a project blocker who can grow into a power-conference-caliber body, he’s the kind of bet college staffs love to make.
