The Top Junior Tackle In Illinois: Claude Mpouma

Claude Mpouma is a 4 Star recruit who plays Offensive Tackle at Mount Carmel High School. Mpouma is ranked as the 209th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 20 Offensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Mpouma is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Illinois and is listed as the #1 Offensive Tackle in the state of Illinois. He holds offers from schools such as Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to a lot of French rappers.

What are the strengths of your game?

My pass block ability and my agility.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep working.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I want to go to Cameroon.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I started playing football this past summer.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

LeBron James