Ohio State Recruiting Archives

Buckeye Cadence: Ohio State’s Massive Recruiting Weekend; David Gabriel Georges, Marcus Fakatou Updates

2027 Baylor (TN.) RB David Gabriel Georges during pregame warm-ups. | Dale Dowden - Vols on SI

May 31, 2026

David Gabriel Georges and Marcus Fakatou headline Ohio State Football’s first list of recruits taking official visits. Here’s the latest intel: The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, and TJ Warner break down Ohio State Football’s massive recruiting weekend, featuring David Gabriel Georges, Marcus Fakatou, Prince Goldsby, and Benny Easter. Official Visit season is here across college football, and Ohio State started it with a bang. The Buckeyes hosted four…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Wyatt Smith Gives Buckeyes Another Major Defensive Addition in 2027 Class

May 17, 2026

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2027 Edge rusher Wyatt Smith commits to Ohio State, adding another key defensive prospect in this recruiting class for the Buckeyes. Ohio State Buckeyes football continues to strengthen its 2027 recruiting class with the commitment of Wyatt Smith, one of the top defensive prospects in the country out of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound edge rusher is ranked as a Top 100 national recruit and the No….

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Ohio State Recruiting: Buckeyes in Mix as Four-Star WR Blake Wong Sets Commitment Timeline

Ohio State WR target Blake Wong | Image Credit: Prep Redzone

May 3, 2026

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Ohio State football recruiting is targeting a talented four-star West Coast wide receiver, Blake Wong, who has the Buckeyes on his official visit list next month. Blake Wong’s recruitment is beginning to take a clear shape, and the talented wide receiver has narrowed his focus to five programs as he approaches a pivotal stretch in his process. Wong recently dropped a top group of Oregon, Utah, BYU, UCLA, and Ohio…

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Ohio State Trending for Elite 2027 OT Kal-El Johnson as Relationships Lead the Way

Moeller offensive lineman Kalel Johnson (77) gets ready on the field before their football game against St. Xavier Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. | Tony Tribble for The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

April 29, 2026

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Ohio State recruiting is in a tight battle for another elite offensive tackle, Kal-El Johnson, who could make a difference in this class. Kal-El Johnson is quickly emerging as one of the most intriguing offensive tackle prospects in the 2027 class, and early on, Ohio State is positioning itself as a major contender. The 6-foot-8, 320-pound lineman out of Archbishop Moeller High School has been on college radars since his freshman…

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Ohio State Recruiting: BOOM! Buckeyes Land Davis Seaman as One of the Final Pieces to 2027 Offensive Line Class

April 27, 2026

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BOOM! Ohio State’s 2027 Recruiting class adds a huge piece to the offensive line, as Davis Seaman is a name to watch to play all five positions up front. For Davis Seaman, the decision ultimately came down to something deeper than rankings, offers, or timelines. It was about home. The Columbus native made it official, committing to Ohio State and becoming one of the final pieces in the Buckeyes’ 2027…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Five-Star RB David Gabriel Georges Down to Four Schools

April 16, 2026

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Ohio State makes the final four schools list for five-star running back David Gabriel Georges as the coveted prospect narrows his recruitment. Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges continues to solidify his place among the nation’s elite as he trims his recruitment down to four powerhouse programs: Ohio State, Tennessee, Georgia, and Ole Miss. The Chattanooga native stars at Baylor School, a true college-preparatory pipeline that consistently produces Division I…

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James Laurinaitis Sees the Next Wave Coming in Ohio State’s Linebacker Room

Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers coach James Laurinaitis applauds from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ohio State won 31-7. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

January 23, 2026

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“Being a Buckeye is the best decision I ever made.” James Laurinaitis knows exactly what the linebacker room at Ohio State is supposed to look like because he’s lived it. I spoke with the former three-time All-American linebacker for Ohio State, who joined the staff as a graduate assistant in 2023 and was quickly promoted to linebacker coach the following year. Like many Buckeyes today, due to national recruiting, Laurinaitis…

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Transfer Portal News: Ohio State Portal Pickup Grades By Position

Kyle Parker 12 reaches for a pass as Bruins defender Croix Stewart 22 as the LSU Tigers take on UCLA at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. | SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

January 19, 2026

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Ohio State closed the transfer portal window strongly by additions led by Kyle Parker, Qua Russaw, James Smith, and Connor Hawkins. Ohio State football entered the transfer portal period with clear needs after losing key players, and the Buckeyes did exactly what top programs are supposed to do. They identified roster holes, added experienced talent, and reloaded quickly. This cycle also showed a clear shift in strategy, as Ohio State…

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Breaking Down Ohio State’s Transfer Plan: Total Spots and Position Priorities

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December 20, 2025

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Ohio State football’s transfer portal strategy: what positions do the Buckeyes need, and how many players will the school take? Ohio State’s roster is loaded with talent, but the transfer portal has become too important to ignore as the Buckeyes look to solidify a championship push. With scholarship numbers in flux and a few glaring depth concerns, the staff is expected to be selective yet intentional about how many players…

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BOOM! Five-Star WR Chris Henry Jr locks in Commitment with Ohio State

December 5, 2025

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Ryan Day pulls off one of the biggest recruiting wins in Ohio State Football History with the signing of Five-Star Wide Receiver Chris Henry Jr After a wild 72 hours, Ryan Day and the Buckeye staff were able to secure the commitment of Five-Star and 10th ranked player in the country Chris Henry Jr. Henry had a huge decision to make when it was announced that Buckeyes Offensive Coordinator Brian…

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