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LGHL You’re Nuts: Will Bruce Thornton become Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer?
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You’re Nuts: Will Bruce Thornton become Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer?
Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
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Jake Diebler announced on Thursday morning that Thornton would return for his fourth and final season.
After a no-good, very bad April Fool’s day earlier this week, the Ohio State men’s basketball program had a much better April Third day on the roster front.
At about 7:45 a.m. head coach Jake Diebler announced during a quick radio interview that he’s expecting Thornton to go through with the NBA Draft process and then ultimately return to Ohio State for his senior season. Thornton is currently not projected to be selected in any major mock draft services as of this week.
Then, around 3:00 p.m. former Santa Clara center Christoph Tilly announced on Instagram that he would be transferring to Ohio State. He will start for the Buckeyes, and will hopefully relieve some of the defensive pressure on Ohio State’s guards by providing an offensive presence down low.
Last week, Connor and Justin debated which player who in the transfer portal (at the time) Ohio State should put on the full-court press for. Connor picked former Xavier forward Dailyn Swain, while Justin picked former West Virginia guard Jonathan Powell. 74% of the readers agreed with Connor with the choice of Swain.
Ironically, both of those players have transferred elsewhere since last week — Swain followed his former coach, Sean Miller to Austin to play for Texas. Powell committed to North Carolina on Tuesday night after (allegedly) doing a zoom call with the Carolina coaching staff.
Connor- 89
Thornton’s eyes will be on making the NCAA Tournament in his final season, but a lot of fans will also be keeping an eye on the all-time scoring record, currently held by Dennis Hopson at 2,096 points.
He’ll either need to increase his points per game, or increase his total games played from this season, but that number is attainable if things go right and he stays healthy. How close will he get?
By this time next year, I think Bruce Thornton will be the all-time leading scorer in Ohio State men’s basketball history. Thornton currently has 1,487 career points, so he’s 609 points away from tying the record, and 610 away from breaking it.
He’d need to put up another All-Conference-caliber season, but that’s sort of the expectation with Thornton at this point. It would also behoove Ohio State to make the NCAA Tournament next year for obvious reasons, but also to help Bruce get the record. A few extra games could be the difference between him finishing first, second, or third in the record book.
Thornton averaged 17.7 points per game last season. If he ups that a tiny bit to 18 points per game — which might be underselling him a little bit — then he’d need to play 34 games next season to claim the all-time scoring record.
This past season, Ohio State played 32 games, including one Big Ten Tournament game and zero NCAA Tournament games. This is a make-or-break year for Jake Diebler, so I’m going off of the assumption here that Ohio State will make the NCAA Tournament.
If the Buckeyes play two games in the Big Ten Tournament, and make it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament (hypothetically), that puts the Bruce at 35 games — assuming health. At an 18 points per game pace, 35 games would do it.
I also think the addition of former Santa Clara center Christoph Tilly will help Thornton maintain and probably improve his scoring pace. Ohio State did not have any type of offensive presence under the basket this past season, so opponents didn’t have to respect Ohio State in that area. That made Thornton’s shots tighter, more pressured, and more contested. With Tilly next season, I think Thornton will get a few more open, less crowded shots.
It seems like I am being negative because I am saying no, but I am actually being positive.I don’t think Thornton will break the scoring record simply because I think the Buckeyes will be improved next year, and more guys will help out in the scoring column.
This past year, the only real help Thornton had scoring for most of the season was John Mobley, Micah Parrish, and Devin Royal — and all three of them were inconsistent for the most part. Mobley and Royal are coming back to Columbus and will both be ready to take scoring jumps this year.
Now, the Buckeyes have announced they are bringing in Christoph Tilley, a 7-foot center from Santa Clara who averaged almost 13 points per game last year. They also have two more spots to fill, and one of those spots will likely be filled by starting-level player and backup guard Taison Chatman, who is returning from a season-ending injury.
All of these guys can score the ball and will help take the burden off Thornton when it comes to scoring the ball. As we have seen from his three years in Columbus, Thornton is the opposite of a selfish player and will let others get their opportunity.
I think he will get close, but fall just short since so many others on the team can score.
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Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Jake Diebler announced on Thursday morning that Thornton would return for his fourth and final season.
After a no-good, very bad April Fool’s day earlier this week, the Ohio State men’s basketball program had a much better April Third day on the roster front.
At about 7:45 a.m. head coach Jake Diebler announced during a quick radio interview that he’s expecting Thornton to go through with the NBA Draft process and then ultimately return to Ohio State for his senior season. Thornton is currently not projected to be selected in any major mock draft services as of this week.
Then, around 3:00 p.m. former Santa Clara center Christoph Tilly announced on Instagram that he would be transferring to Ohio State. He will start for the Buckeyes, and will hopefully relieve some of the defensive pressure on Ohio State’s guards by providing an offensive presence down low.
Last week, Connor and Justin debated which player who in the transfer portal (at the time) Ohio State should put on the full-court press for. Connor picked former Xavier forward Dailyn Swain, while Justin picked former West Virginia guard Jonathan Powell. 74% of the readers agreed with Connor with the choice of Swain.
Ironically, both of those players have transferred elsewhere since last week — Swain followed his former coach, Sean Miller to Austin to play for Texas. Powell committed to North Carolina on Tuesday night after (allegedly) doing a zoom call with the Carolina coaching staff.
After 198 weeks:
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Justin- 84
Other- 19
(There have been six ties)
Thornton’s eyes will be on making the NCAA Tournament in his final season, but a lot of fans will also be keeping an eye on the all-time scoring record, currently held by Dennis Hopson at 2,096 points.
He’ll either need to increase his points per game, or increase his total games played from this season, but that number is attainable if things go right and he stays healthy. How close will he get?
This week’s question: Will Bruce Thornton become Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer?
Connor: Yes
By this time next year, I think Bruce Thornton will be the all-time leading scorer in Ohio State men’s basketball history. Thornton currently has 1,487 career points, so he’s 609 points away from tying the record, and 610 away from breaking it.
He’d need to put up another All-Conference-caliber season, but that’s sort of the expectation with Thornton at this point. It would also behoove Ohio State to make the NCAA Tournament next year for obvious reasons, but also to help Bruce get the record. A few extra games could be the difference between him finishing first, second, or third in the record book.
Thornton averaged 17.7 points per game last season. If he ups that a tiny bit to 18 points per game — which might be underselling him a little bit — then he’d need to play 34 games next season to claim the all-time scoring record.
This past season, Ohio State played 32 games, including one Big Ten Tournament game and zero NCAA Tournament games. This is a make-or-break year for Jake Diebler, so I’m going off of the assumption here that Ohio State will make the NCAA Tournament.
If the Buckeyes play two games in the Big Ten Tournament, and make it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament (hypothetically), that puts the Bruce at 35 games — assuming health. At an 18 points per game pace, 35 games would do it.
I also think the addition of former Santa Clara center Christoph Tilly will help Thornton maintain and probably improve his scoring pace. Ohio State did not have any type of offensive presence under the basket this past season, so opponents didn’t have to respect Ohio State in that area. That made Thornton’s shots tighter, more pressured, and more contested. With Tilly next season, I think Thornton will get a few more open, less crowded shots.
Justin: No
It seems like I am being negative because I am saying no, but I am actually being positive.I don’t think Thornton will break the scoring record simply because I think the Buckeyes will be improved next year, and more guys will help out in the scoring column.
This past year, the only real help Thornton had scoring for most of the season was John Mobley, Micah Parrish, and Devin Royal — and all three of them were inconsistent for the most part. Mobley and Royal are coming back to Columbus and will both be ready to take scoring jumps this year.
Now, the Buckeyes have announced they are bringing in Christoph Tilley, a 7-foot center from Santa Clara who averaged almost 13 points per game last year. They also have two more spots to fill, and one of those spots will likely be filled by starting-level player and backup guard Taison Chatman, who is returning from a season-ending injury.
All of these guys can score the ball and will help take the burden off Thornton when it comes to scoring the ball. As we have seen from his three years in Columbus, Thornton is the opposite of a selfish player and will let others get their opportunity.
I think he will get close, but fall just short since so many others on the team can score.
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LGHL Football, men’s basketball Buckeyes both get big BOOMs as Spring Game is officially back on
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Football, men’s basketball Buckeyes both get big BOOMs as Spring Game is officially back on
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images
All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.
Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.
Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.
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Four-star safety prospect Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State
Jeremy Birmingham, Dotting The Eyes
4-star safety Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State: ‘I just feel different there’
Chad Simmons, On3
Safety/linebacker Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
What the addition of Simeon Caldwell means for Ohio State
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row
Social media reacted after elite safety/linebacker Simeon Caldwell committed to Ohio State
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
Football: Offensive Line Meets with the Media
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Quick Hits: Tyler Bowen Impressed with Offensive Line Depth, Carson Hinzman Strives to Be A Leader and Ohio State Was Phillip Daniels’ “Dream School”
Chase Brown, Dan Hope, Andy Anders, and Garrick Hodge; Eleven Warriors
With starting experience, Buckeyes interior offensive line should be a strength
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Tyler Bowen impressed with Ohio State’s offensive line depth | Who is standing out this spring?
Dave Biddle, Bucknuts
OL Phillip Daniels found his ‘dream school’ in transfer to Ohio State
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
Rice transfer Onianwa has impressed at left tackle for Ohio State
Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch
Football: Spring Practice & Spring Game Updates; Tickets – $8 – on Sale Now
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One Last Lap: Bruce Thornton announces return to Ohio State
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Ohio State lands 7-foot transfer center Christoph Tilly from Santa Clara
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Santa Clara’s Christoph Tilly discusses Ohio State transfer, likely role
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
What addition of former Santa Clara center Christoph Tilly means for Ohio State
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row
OSU’s Kary Hollenbaugh makes final round of Augusta National Amateur
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Men’s Volleyball: No. 18 Ohio State Remains Hot, Downs Visiting Ball State, 3-1
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Softball: Buckeyes Start West Coast Trip with 8-0 Win over Long Beach State
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Flo told Tom Cruise to hold her beer
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images
All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.
Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.
Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.
You’re welcome!
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Buckeyes Keep BOOOOOMing
Four-star safety prospect Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State
Jeremy Birmingham, Dotting The Eyes
4-star safety Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State: ‘I just feel different there’
Chad Simmons, On3
Safety/linebacker Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
What the addition of Simeon Caldwell means for Ohio State
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row
Social media reacted after elite safety/linebacker Simeon Caldwell committed to Ohio State
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
On the Gridiron
Football: Offensive Line Meets with the Media
Ohio State Athletics
Quick Hits: Tyler Bowen Impressed with Offensive Line Depth, Carson Hinzman Strives to Be A Leader and Ohio State Was Phillip Daniels’ “Dream School”
Chase Brown, Dan Hope, Andy Anders, and Garrick Hodge; Eleven Warriors
With starting experience, Buckeyes interior offensive line should be a strength
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Iron sharpens Iron
BIA x Zone 6 pic.twitter.com/nB9CJhd8zs
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 3, 2025
Tyler Bowen impressed with Ohio State’s offensive line depth | Who is standing out this spring?
Dave Biddle, Bucknuts
OL Phillip Daniels found his ‘dream school’ in transfer to Ohio State
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
Rice transfer Onianwa has impressed at left tackle for Ohio State
Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch
The Reigning Champs are back April 12 for the Spring Game️
Let’s show the world who the Best Damn Fans in the Land are
️ https://t.co/ZSYfQoVbqk pic.twitter.com/ECjHQaOMPu
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 3, 2025
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On the Hardwood
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Ohio State lands 7-foot transfer center Christoph Tilly from Santa Clara
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Santa Clara’s Christoph Tilly discusses Ohio State transfer, likely role
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
What addition of former Santa Clara center Christoph Tilly means for Ohio State
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Outside the Shoe and Schott
OSU’s Kary Hollenbaugh makes final round of Augusta National Amateur
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Men’s Volleyball: No. 18 Ohio State Remains Hot, Downs Visiting Ball State, 3-1
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Softball: Buckeyes Start West Coast Trip with 8-0 Win over Long Beach State
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Flo told Tom Cruise to hold her beer
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LGHL Bucketheads Podcast: Ohio State men’s basketball had a no good, quite bad April Fool’s day
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Bucketheads Podcast: Ohio State men’s basketball had a no good, quite bad April Fool’s day
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The transfer portal has been quiet for the Buckeyes so far, and Thomas Costello joins us to discuss Cotie McMahon’s departure from Columbus.
“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.
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On Episode 156, Justin and Connor are back after a two-week break to discuss all things transfer portal. So far, Austin Parks, Evan Mahaffey, Meechie Johnson, and Aaron Bradshaw have entered the transfer portal for Ohio State, and former Ohio Mr. Basketball Gabe Cupps has committed to the Buckeyes.
So, what has gone wrong for the scarlet and gray thus far? How long should we wait until we press the panic button, and what should the Buckeyes focus on adding with the two or three spots they have left?
In the second half of the episode, we welcome back on Land-Grant Holy Land’s women’s basketball beat writer Thomas Costello to talk about Cotie McMahon entering the transfer portal and the next steps for Kevin McGuff and staff.
Remember to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, leave a comment, and review!
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justingolba via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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The transfer portal has been quiet for the Buckeyes so far, and Thomas Costello joins us to discuss Cotie McMahon’s departure from Columbus.
“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.
Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio
On Episode 156, Justin and Connor are back after a two-week break to discuss all things transfer portal. So far, Austin Parks, Evan Mahaffey, Meechie Johnson, and Aaron Bradshaw have entered the transfer portal for Ohio State, and former Ohio Mr. Basketball Gabe Cupps has committed to the Buckeyes.
So, what has gone wrong for the scarlet and gray thus far? How long should we wait until we press the panic button, and what should the Buckeyes focus on adding with the two or three spots they have left?
In the second half of the episode, we welcome back on Land-Grant Holy Land’s women’s basketball beat writer Thomas Costello to talk about Cotie McMahon entering the transfer portal and the next steps for Kevin McGuff and staff.
Remember to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, leave a comment, and review!
Connect with the Podcast:
Twitter: @BucketheadsLGPN
Connect with Connor:
Twitter: @lemons_connor
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LGHL BOOOOM! Four-star 2026 safety Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State
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BOOOOM! Four-star 2026 safety Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State
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The Buckeyes add defensive target Simeon Caldwell to their 2026 class.
Thursday saw another massive addition to Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class that is growing quickly with elite players. Specifically at the safety position, the Buckeyes couldn’t be doing better as earlier this week they landed five-star talent Blaine Bradford, and now have Florida native Simeon Caldwell in the fold with yesterday’s announcement.
The No. 95 player nationally and seventh best at his position per the 247Sports Composite, Caldwell chose Ohio State over other offers such as Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Texas and several others.
At 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, Caldwell is currently a safety in the prep ranks, but has a frame that could continue to grow and fit perfectly with the role current Buckeye Sonny Styles plays. Regardless of where he lines up, position coach Matt Guerrieri is on fire right now with his top recruiting targets, and has not one but now two elite players in the fold for his defensive room.
Maybe the most exciting aspect of Thursday’s news, Caldwell’s commitment was one thing, but him going out of his way to “shut down” his recruitment really proves his desire to be in Ohio State’s class. Cancelling official visit trips to Miami, Notre Dame, and USC, the Buckeyes have exactly what they want in a leader of the class, and Caldwell should fit in perfectly for the long haul as the rich get a little bit richer.
Always evaluating, there’s rarely a time this Ohio State coaching staff isn’t trying to find new names and new talent to pursue. Keeping with that trend, the Buckeyes sent out their latest offer in the 2027 class to Virginia native, Chris Whitehead.
A 6-foot-5, 210 pound athlete, Whitehead is currently the No. eight player nationally and fourth best edge rusher per the 247Sports Composite. It’s no secret as to why Ohio State decided to enter the mix. Joining nearly 20 other schools to offer, Whitehead holds schools like Florida State, Georgia, Notre Dame, Penn State, Tennessee, and others to his name and more to surely follow suit.
Thanks to Larry Johnson, the DMV is always well recruited for Ohio State and seeing this latest name to be offered should keep that line of communication more than open. Additional names in the 2027 class will come, but here’s the latest to earn a Buckeye offer and rightfully so.
One spot that is likely to work itself sooner rather later, Ohio State is set on taking two running backs in this current class and have several top options to fill that goal. Offers out to every top back in the country and sitting well for many of them, Thursday brought more of the same when Georgia native Carysn Baker kept the Buckeyes in the mix, narrowing it down to just five final schools he’s deciding between.
The No. 175 player nationally and 14th best running back per the 247Sports Composite, Baker has an impressive 50-plus offers to his name so getting down to just five schools is pretty telling for where he’s at in his recruitment.
Keeping Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, South Carolina, and Ohio State as his finalists, this gives the Buckeyes another top player at the position they’re in a solid place with. With the efforts Carlos Locklyn is putting in with this 2026 class it’s a guarantee Ohio State will have at least one great running back committed before all is said and done.
The No. 24 player nationally and second best safety behind Bradford in the 247Sports Composite, this Ohio State staff has made it clear to all of these players they would play different roles in the Buckeye defensive scheme in hopes they could land at least two of the three. Having landed two already, the Buckeyes will continue to recruit Womack and try to pull off the trifecta.
They will have a major opportunity coming this weekend, as Womack will be in town for an unofficial visit with Ohio State. Most of the time when a team has this many elite players at the same position it’s not common to land more, but right now the momentum behind this staff is truly impressive, and it’s not out of the possibilities to see this have a real chance of happening.
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Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
The Buckeyes add defensive target Simeon Caldwell to their 2026 class.
Thursday saw another massive addition to Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class that is growing quickly with elite players. Specifically at the safety position, the Buckeyes couldn’t be doing better as earlier this week they landed five-star talent Blaine Bradford, and now have Florida native Simeon Caldwell in the fold with yesterday’s announcement.
The No. 95 player nationally and seventh best at his position per the 247Sports Composite, Caldwell chose Ohio State over other offers such as Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Texas and several others.
At 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, Caldwell is currently a safety in the prep ranks, but has a frame that could continue to grow and fit perfectly with the role current Buckeye Sonny Styles plays. Regardless of where he lines up, position coach Matt Guerrieri is on fire right now with his top recruiting targets, and has not one but now two elite players in the fold for his defensive room.
Maybe the most exciting aspect of Thursday’s news, Caldwell’s commitment was one thing, but him going out of his way to “shut down” his recruitment really proves his desire to be in Ohio State’s class. Cancelling official visit trips to Miami, Notre Dame, and USC, the Buckeyes have exactly what they want in a leader of the class, and Caldwell should fit in perfectly for the long haul as the rich get a little bit richer.
2027 edge rusher lands Buckeye offer
Always evaluating, there’s rarely a time this Ohio State coaching staff isn’t trying to find new names and new talent to pursue. Keeping with that trend, the Buckeyes sent out their latest offer in the 2027 class to Virginia native, Chris Whitehead.
A 6-foot-5, 210 pound athlete, Whitehead is currently the No. eight player nationally and fourth best edge rusher per the 247Sports Composite. It’s no secret as to why Ohio State decided to enter the mix. Joining nearly 20 other schools to offer, Whitehead holds schools like Florida State, Georgia, Notre Dame, Penn State, Tennessee, and others to his name and more to surely follow suit.
Thanks to Larry Johnson, the DMV is always well recruited for Ohio State and seeing this latest name to be offered should keep that line of communication more than open. Additional names in the 2027 class will come, but here’s the latest to earn a Buckeye offer and rightfully so.
Buckeyes make the cut for a 2026 running back
One spot that is likely to work itself sooner rather later, Ohio State is set on taking two running backs in this current class and have several top options to fill that goal. Offers out to every top back in the country and sitting well for many of them, Thursday brought more of the same when Georgia native Carysn Baker kept the Buckeyes in the mix, narrowing it down to just five final schools he’s deciding between.
The No. 175 player nationally and 14th best running back per the 247Sports Composite, Baker has an impressive 50-plus offers to his name so getting down to just five schools is pretty telling for where he’s at in his recruitment.
Keeping Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, South Carolina, and Ohio State as his finalists, this gives the Buckeyes another top player at the position they’re in a solid place with. With the efforts Carlos Locklyn is putting in with this 2026 class it’s a guarantee Ohio State will have at least one great running back committed before all is said and done.
NEWS: Four-Star RB Carsyn Baker is down toSchools, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’2 200 RB from Fairburn, GA is ranked as the No. 11 RB in the ‘26 Class (per On3)
Where Should He Go? https://t.co/TSz0gR8sHc pic.twitter.com/86dsJbuBhn
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 3, 2025
Quick Hits
- With two guys atop of their recruiting board now in the fold for the 2026 class, the only other player at the safety position this staff would still love to have is Mississippi native, Bralan Womack.
The No. 24 player nationally and second best safety behind Bradford in the 247Sports Composite, this Ohio State staff has made it clear to all of these players they would play different roles in the Buckeye defensive scheme in hopes they could land at least two of the three. Having landed two already, the Buckeyes will continue to recruit Womack and try to pull off the trifecta.
They will have a major opportunity coming this weekend, as Womack will be in town for an unofficial visit with Ohio State. Most of the time when a team has this many elite players at the same position it’s not common to land more, but right now the momentum behind this staff is truly impressive, and it’s not out of the possibilities to see this have a real chance of happening.
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