{
  "id": 5365699,
  "title": "IMG Academy 4-star OT Major Green following in very successful footsteps",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/img-academy-4-star-ot-major-green-following-in-very-successful",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:47:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/img-academy-4-star-ot-164747707.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IMG Academy boasts a storied history of success on the offensive line, having scouted and drafted several NFL first-round picks. Former linemen from top Power 4 college programs, such as LSU, Alabama, and USC, have also come through the IMG Academy ranks. Junior tackle Major Green, standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 335 pounds, is rated the No. 10 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 21 recruit in his 2028 high school class.\n\nGreen was recruited by IMG Academy from Virginia before the 2025 season, a move that was likely spurred by his desire to follow in the footsteps of IMG's successful offensive linemen. The academy has a reputation for producing talented players, as evidenced by the current roster, which features minimal experience among the seniors, but an abundance of raw talent.\n\nGreen has been leading the line, a role he is accustomed to thanks to the recent graduation of several senior linemen. The team began the season with a dominant performance against Utah's Lone Peak, a state runner-up, and has maintained a strong offense led by junior quarterback Jayden Wade and a star-studded group of skill position players. IMG Academy opened the season at No. 1 in the USA Today Super 25 national poll, before dropping to No. 2 due to St. Thomas Aquinas's early-season success.\n\nDespite the team's young age, Green emphasizes the importance of building a strong bond among the players, stating that their success is a result of their united front on the field. Green is currently focused on the present, putting his recruitment on hold as he dedicates himself to the season. When he does begin considering his college options, Green looks for loyalty from his future school, as well as support both on and off the field.",
  "summary": "The 6-foot-5, 335-pound Green is rated a four-star recruit and one of the nation's premier offensive linemen in the 2028 class.",
  "key_points": [
    "IMG Academy has a history of producing NFL first-round picks.",
    "Junior tackle Major Green is rated No. 10 interior offensive lineman.",
    "Green joined IMG Academy from Virginia to follow in successful linemen's footsteps."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}