Just In: UCLA Extended Another Offer This Week To a 2026 Offensive Lineman, a 6’8″ Talent From Canada
After extending offers to five offensive linemen in the 2026 class last week, UCLA added one more on Saturday. This latest recruit, Gabriel Osenda, an offensive tackle from Chattanooga’s Baylor School, is the only one not ranked in the Top247, though he holds a solid three-star rating.
Glory To God! Extremely blessed to have received an offer from the University Of California Los Angeles! @OLCoachCastillo @ErikKimrey @LeverageMatters #DRE #GoBruins #WeAreBaylor pic.twitter.com/hn5Th1kAAj
— Gabriel Osenda (@gabriel_osenda) August 17, 2024
Currently playing in Tennessee, Osenda spent his sophomore year in Florida, but he was raised in Alberta, Canada. He received his first two offers at the end of his freshman year after attending the AveryStrong Showcase in Washington, where he was offered by Cal and Nevada. His recruitment gained momentum after moving to Florida, and he is now nearing 20 offers.
Osenda is ranked as a three-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings, sitting at No. 25 among offensive tackles nationally according to 247Sports and No. 10 in Tennessee for the 2026 class. According to the composite rankings, he is the No. 26 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 12 recruit in Tennessee for that class.
When asked about his criteria for choosing a school, Osenda stated, “I’m looking for a place where I can build strong relationships with my coaches and staff, feel at home, and find a program that will help develop me into a great player.”
Last Friday, UCLA extended offers to three Top 247 offensive linemen for 2026—one from Northern California, one from Southern California, and one from Florida. Earlier this week, they also offered the top-ranked offensive tackle in the class of 2026.
