2026 OT Kasiyah Charlton commits to UCF

Brunswick (Ga.) three-star offensive tackle Kasiyah Charlton has committed to UCF, he announced on Thursday afternoon.

He chose the Knights while also holding offers from Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia.

Charlton is the No. 89 OT and No. 97 player in the Peach State in the 2026 cycle, according to the On300. He ranks as the No. 90 OT in the nation, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

“I never thought I would see the day where I would make such a big decision. Firstly I would like to thank the lord up above for all the gifts he gave me! Next, I would like to thank my family and coaches for pushing me to be the best player I can be and helping me have the opportunity to choose where I would go to for school! Finally, with all that being said, I am so happy and honored to say, that I will be furthering my education and athletic career at The University of Central Florida. Go Knights,” Charlton wrote on X announcing his decision.

Charlton is commitment No. 3 for new head coach Scott Frost and the Knights, flanking Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage safety Kymani Morales and Orlando Ocoee athlete Michael McClenton.

Knights’ new staff looking for momentum in 2026 cycle

Despite the departure of head coach Gus Malzahn, UCF was still able to sign 14 high school prospects in the 2025 cycle. The class finished at No. 62 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola four-star running back Taevion Swint was the top prospect to remain locked in with the Knights’ new staff. He was one of eight in-state signees and finished the cycle as the No. 331 prospect, No. 23 RB and No. 46 player in the Sunshine State.

“I feel like I’m going to make a huge impact at UCF,” Swint told On3’s Steve Wiltfong. “Even though we had a bump in the road I feel we’re going to be good this coming year.”

Other top signees include: JUCO offensive tackle LaParka Langston, Palm Beach (Fla.) Central three-star safety Tony Williams, Tampa Bay Tech three-star cornerback Rukeem Stroud, Covington (Ga.) Newton three-star defensive lineman Ryshawn Perry, Saint Augustine (Fla.) three-star wide receiver Carl Jenkins, Bushnell (Fla.) South Sumter three-star linebacker Malakhi Boone and Cincinnati Anderson three-star tight end Caden Piening.