Top 3 landing spots for 5-star OT Andrew Babalola to the class of 2025 ft. Stanford 

Five-star offensive tackle Andrew Babalola, from Blue Valley High School in Kansas, is one of the most promising prospects in the 2025 class. He has received 35 offers from college programs but has not yet set a date for his commitment decision.

The six-foot-six and 280-pound prospect is the No. 4 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 14 overall player in the 2025 class and the No. 1 player in the state of Kansas, according to On3. He's ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 3 offensive tackle, the No. 15 overall player nationally and the No. 1 player in Kansas.

Let's see which three could can secure the blue-chip prospect's pledge.

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Top three programs competing for Andrew Babalola's commitment

#3 Auburn

Auburn might not be the first school that comes to mind when discussing Andrew Babalola’s potential landing spots, but the Tigers should not be underestimated. According to Steve Wiltfong of On3, the program has quietly positioned itself as a sleeper pick to land his commitment.

Wiltfong notes that Auburn’s camp has always believed they were in contention for Babalola, even as other schools have received more attention. The Tigers’ offensive line coach Jake Thornton has played a big role in its recruitment of Babalola.

Auburn's 2025 class holds commitments from 22 players, ranking No. 6 in the nation and No. 4 in the SEC. Its highest ranked offensive player is four-star wide receiver Derick Smith. The class also features blue-chip prospects like edge rusher Jared Smith, safety Anquon Fegans and defensive lineman Malik Autry.

#2 Michigan

According to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine, Michigan has a 3.2% chance of landing Babalola, which may seem low, but the Wolverines have made huge strides in the last few months.

He took an official visit to Michigan in June. Steve Wiltfong of On3 noted that the program's push for the prospect has opened the door for other programs to make moves as well.

One of the key factors in Michigan’s recruitment of Babalola is the potential under new coach Sherrone Moore, who was Michigan’s acting coach during the team’s national championship-winning 2023 season.

Moore has been incredible in maintaining the program’s momentum. Several prospects in the 2025 class have pledged to the program due to Moore’s efforts to ensure a smooth transition from the Jim Harbaugh era.

Michigan’s 2025 recruiting class ranks No. 14 in the nation and features 16 committed players. But the Wolverines are yet to secure a commitment from an offensive tackle in this class, making Andrew Babalola a top priority.

#1 Stanford

Stanford has been the clear leader in Andrew Babalola’s recruitment for some time and remains the favorites to land his commitment. According to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine, Stanford has an 88.8% chance of securing his pledge.

Andrew Babalola visited Stanford in early June, and in an interview with On3, he shared why Stanford feels like a good fit for him.

“What makes it a good fit I’d say is how well I meshed with the other players and how I fit into Coach Taylor’s offense. A lot of the guys on the team, especially the offensive linemen share a lot of the goals and values I do, and that made it easy to connect.’"

Stanford has 19 players committed to the 2026 class, which ranks No. 35 in the nation and No. 7 in the ACC. The class holds commitments from blue-chip prospects like wide receiver JonAnthony Hall and quarterback Bear Bachmeier.