Immanuel Iheanacho, a five-star offensive tackle from Georgetown Preparatory School in Rockville, Maryland, is one of the most sought-after recruits in the 2026 class. Standing at 6’6.5″ and weighing 350 pounds, he is ranked as the No. 2 overall recruit by 247Sports Composite. ([247sports.com](https://247sports.com/player/immanuel-iheanacho-46144423/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
As of January 2025, Iheanacho has narrowed his top choices to the Oregon Ducks and the Georgia Bulldogs, with Oregon currently leading. He has expressed admiration for Oregon’s coaching staff, particularly head coach Dan Lanning and offensive line coach Adrian Klemm, citing their youth and success in developing NFL talent like Penei Sewell. Iheanacho also praised the campus facilities and the overall environment in Eugene. ([the-sun.com](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/13201205/immanuel-iheanacho-football-college-nfl-draft-viral/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Georgia remains a close contender, with Iheanacho acknowledging the program’s strong reputation and success under head coach Kirby Smart. He plans to take official visits to both Oregon and Georgia, as well as Penn State and Tennessee, before making his final decision. He aims to narrow his list to 10-12 schools by February 2025 and announce his commitment by August 2025.
In addition to Oregon and Georgia, schools like Penn State, Maryland, Ohio State, and Alabama are also in contention for Iheanacho’s commitment. His decision will likely hinge on factors such as coaching relationships, player development, and program culture.
As the recruitment process progresses, both Oregon and Georgia will continue to vie for Iheanacho’s commitment, recognizing the significant impact a player of his caliber can have on their respective programs.
For more insights into Immanuel Iheanacho’s recruitment, you can watch his interview from the Under Armour All-America event:[2026 OL Immanuel Iheanacho talks about his recruitment]
