Monday at 5 p.m. CT marks commitment day for Mount Carmel (Illinois) four-star offensive tackle Claude Mpouma, and a lot of big-time programs will be watching.
The nation’s No. 169 overall prospect and No. 14 offensive tackle is formally down to a top five of Auburn, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska and Ohio State:
I will be announcing my commitment Monday at 5pm. @247Sports @On3Recruits @GregSmithRivals @SWiltfong_ @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/3ptzQH0xpL
— Claude Mpouma (@claude_mpouma) June 27, 2025
The 6-foot-7, 308-pound offensive tackle took official visits to Auburn, Nebraska and North Carolina – with the Cornhuskers getting the final trip.
So, who is set to land the mammoth offensive lineman?
Prediction: Claude Mpouma to Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska has been on a tear, landing six of their nine commitments in the 2026 class in the past month.
Those new pledges include their top four pledges, highlighted by The First Academy (Florida) cornerback Danny Odem and Servite (California) tight end Luke Sorensen.
But a new headliner would emerge if Mpouma is able to land the ‘Huskers.
And there’s lots of reason for optimism.
On3 gives Nebraska a 96.5 percent chance of landing the offensive lineman.
Perhaps just as important, current commits are buzzing about another addition being on the way.
Given that the hulking O-lineman just recently visited Lincoln and had high praise for his trip, it sure seems Mpouma is “the next man up.”
Here’s what 247Sports had to say about the talented lineman:
“Green offensive tackle that lacks game reps, but one with a monster ceiling given the rare physical features and quick movement patterns.”
“Moved to the United States for basketball as a young teenager before eventually trying his hand at football. Light on his feet and will find ways to cover the corner with his raw athleticism as he can dance to the tune of different pass rushers.”
“Plays a bit upright at times, but has displayed the ability to get low in a three-point stance. More notably, can fire off the ball with some urgency when convicted in his assignment. Lacks play strength at this stage and can struggle with power-based defenders. Also needs instruction in how to get the most out of his long levers.”
“Will be a longer burn as he’s still in the early stages of his development, but should be viewed as a potential multi-year starter for a College Football Playoff hopeful that will have a chance to man the left side of the line with his reach and fluidity. Could certainly out play his projection if he flips the switch in the run game.”
