The 2025 recruiting battle is still raging, but the 2026 class is already stealing the show. And leading the charge? A true trenches titan. This 2026 offensive tackle prospect from Prosper High School isn’t just good; he’s a game-changer. We’re talking elite footwork, raw power, and a motor that just won’t quit. This guy owns the line of scrimmage, and his mean streak? Let’s just say it never fades.

Ranked the No. 11 OT in the 247Sports composite, he’s a brick wall with a serious attitude. Need a gap blown open in the run game? He clears highways. Facing a pass rush? He locks it down. Big game pressure? He thrives on it. The buzz around him has been building for a while, and now it’s deafening. His offer list has been exploding, nearing 50. And wouldn’t you know it, offer number 50 just landed—a coveted spot from a Big 12 powerhouse fresh off a 9-4 season. The hype? Totally justified.

This dominant force in the trenches is none other than Texas’ own Zaden Krempin, a 4-star OT prospect who’s making waves. He just hit a major milestone: offer number 50, this one coming from the Colorado Buffaloes! Krempin made it official, sharing a photo with Coach White and posting a message that made it clear how excited he is about this opportunity. “I just received my 50th offer from Coach White and @cubuffsfootball. I am very grateful for all these opportunities and look forward to all the work that lies ahead.” Krempin wrote on his IG post.

But it’s not just the Buffs….

Krempin has stacked offers from the biggest names in college football—Michigan, Alabama, Texas, SMU, Texas A&M, Florida State, Oklahoma State, and more. Powerhouse after Powerhouse wants him in the trenches. As of now, LSU is making moves—and Zaden Krempin is at the top of their list. With the program heating up, OL coach Brad Davis made the trip to Texas last week. He went to check in on the elite recruit. But LSU didn’t stop there.

Brian Kelly and OC Joe Sloan hit the road Tuesday, driving to the Lone Star State to see Krempin in person. Three visits in five days? That says it all. Kelly, Davis, and Sloan have made it clear—Krempin is a must-get for the Tigers in the 2026 class. The chase is on! And following that, the 4-star OT tweeted, “Thank you @CoachBrianKelly and @CoachJoeSloan for visiting with me today.”

Safe to say, everyone appears to want Krempin on their roster. It makes sense considering that he is a Top-200 talent in the 2026 cycle and ranks as the 14th-best OT in the country. And you know, the greatest programs recognize the skill. The power. The possibility. And so they’re all eager to have him in their bunkers.

Which schools are on the extensive list of Zaden Krempin?

Stacking up 50 offers from top programs so far, Krempin’s taken official visits to just 10 schools, including Arkansas, Baylor, LSU, Michigan, North Texas, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State. But don’t mistake that for a lack of interest in others. His journey isn’t over yet. This year, he plans to visit more schools before locking in his final list. And in between, with a spring on the horizon, Mike Elko and Adam Cushing are turning up the heat.

Texas A&M has had its sights on OT Zaden Krempin for years, and now they’re making a serious push. Their pitch? A&M’s core values—something that truly grabs Krempin’s attention. Adam Cushing, their O-line coach, even went to see this 6’5″, 270-pound giant along with the HC. “My family and I got to spend some time with Coach Mike Elko and Coach Cushings this morning. Looking forward to visiting again in March,” Krempin posted on X. And he also got his 39th offer from none other than their in-state rivals, the Texas Longhorns.

But they are not the only ones in the race. Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy is storming through the Southwest, leaving no stone unturned in his recruiting blitz. And SMU’s getting ready to roll out the red carpet for a star-studded Junior Day on the Hilltop. Rhett Lashlee is expecting a bunch of top recruits from all over Texas, and Zaden Krempin is definitely on the guest list.

Krempin’s X feed is blowing up with offers—everyone wants a piece of him. He’s even had offers from UNLV coach Dan Mullen and a visit from Miami Hurricanes TE Coach Stephen Field. And get this: he’s locked in an official visit to Michigan from June 20-22, with an unofficial visit during spring training potentially in the works too. So yeah, the competition is fierce, and everyone’s playing for keeps.

Now, all eyes are on where this standout OT will land for the 2026 class. Will he choose tradition, culture, or a bold new path? The decision looms, and the anticipation is electric.