Top offensive tackle Claude Mpouma lists Nebraska in final five ahead of commitment date
A top-15 offensive tackle announced his final five schools ahead of his commitment date, with Nebraska on the list. Claude Mpouma will announce his commitment on June 29. He will make his decision among Nebraska, the Michigan Wolverines, the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Florida Gators, and the Auburn Tigers
Mpouma made his announcement following his official visits to both Auburn and Florida earlier this month. He is set to visit the Huskers this weekend.
The 6-foot-8, 305-pounder played for Phillips Academy in Chicago for his junior year after transferring in from Culver Academy in Indiana his sophomore year. He also played basketball for the Wildcats, helping the team to an IHSA Class 2A state championship as a sophomore.
He played left tackle for Phillips in his first season and despite the team finishing 3-6, he made himself a top 2026 prospect. He is the No. 175 overall prospect and No. 14 OT in the 2026 class after playing his first season of high school football.
Mpouma transferred to Mount Carmel in Chicago ahead of his senior year, a major football powerhouse coming off its third-straight IHSA Class 7A state championship.
Nebraska's class of 2026 holds six commits. It currently ranks 71st in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten, according to the latest analysis from On3.
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