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LGHL You’re Nuts: Which transfer portal player should Ohio State roll out the red carpet for?
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You’re Nuts: Which transfer portal player should Ohio State roll out the red carpet for?
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 and his staff have a crucial spring and summer ahead of them after missing the NCAA Tournament in year one.
Ohio State isn’t playing in the NCAA Tournament (again), but in a weird way, the FOMO isn’t as bad as we thought it would be. That’s partially because the Buckeyes have jumped on the transfer portal early — two Buckeyes have left the program via transfer (Austin Parks and Evan Mahaffey), and one has joined the team (Gabe Cupps).
As of Friday morning, Ohio State only had one open spot remaining on the 2025-2026 roster. The transfer portal will stay open until April 22, however, and we expect that at least one more spot — if not more — will open up on the men’s basketball roster. Today, we’ll be talking about specific players who have entered the portal, which we think Jake Diebler and his staff should prioritize right away.
Last week, Connor and Justin debated which position should be the immediate priority for Ohio State when scouring the portal. Connor said a starting center, and Justin said a shooting wing to play the small forward spot, replacing what Micah Parrish provided and Jamison Battle before that.
By an overwhelming margin, the readers sided with Connor, with 90% of them agreeing that the Buckeyes should focus on a center first. As it turns out, Ohio State did neither, as Gabe Cupps — a point guard — was the first player to transfer into the program this spring.
Connor- 88
Now that the portal is open, time is money, and money is time. If you’re not lining up visits with players, those players are visiting elsewhere. And if you’re a player and you don’t put your name into the portal immediately when it opens, that just means teams are going to add players that fit what they need, and you’ll be left out in the cold. It’s a three-week blitz and then a slow trickle for the rest of the summer after that. Almost all of the movement will be over by the end of April, so teams have to use their time wisely.
You ever hear the phrase “best available vs best fit” when it comes to the NBA or NFL draft? I think that’s the situation here, as Swain does not play a position Ohio State desperately needs, and yet he would still make them a much better team.
As shown in the video here, Swain is an above-average on-ball defender with good instincts and a huge wingspan that could help him become a better shot blocker. He averaged 5.5 rebounds per game last season at Xavier, playing 28.4 minutes per game, and was a starter for the first time in his college career.
Swain also averaged 11 points per game on 53.2% overall shooting, but was just 7-of-28 from three-point land for the season. His 81.6% career free-throw percentage shows that there is potential for his jump shooting to improve, however.
Positionally, I’m not sure where Diebler would slot Swain into the lineup. It’s possible Swain could play small forward, Devin Royal would play power forward, and then someone would play center (either a transfer or Sean Stewart). That lineup would probably lack shooting, but it should be a stronger rebounding lineup than what Ohio State had last season as well as a better defensive lineup.
Also, Ohio State was fourth in the Big Ten this past season in team three-point shooting, and where did it get them? Perhaps sacrificing a bit of perimeter shooting at the cost of getting better defensively and on the glass is a trade worth making.
On top of the X’s and O’s, it would just be fun. Swain is very good friends with Royal, who has taken it upon himself recently to recruit his buddy to Ohio State. Swain is also from Columbus, and one of the very few Columbus City League athletes to get an Ohio State offer when he was playing for Africentric High School.
Three years ago, Swain was talking about how he grew up and Ohio State fan and that Ohio State “wasn’t just another school on his list.” Ultimately, he wound up at Xavier and the Buckeyes took Scotty Middleton and Devin Royal. Maybe things could be coming full circle?
Dailyn Swain would be a great get and feels like a nice plug-and-play option, but after losing Micah Parrish last year and Jamison Battle the year before, I think the Buckeyes need to add a guy who can shoot from deep a little bit better.
Swain is only a 25 percent three-point shooter, while Powell is a 35 percent three-point shooter on 5.7 attempts per game as a freshman at West Virginia. Those are solid numbers for a first-year guy who will likely get better as he gets more comfortable.
Powell was a top-ten recruit in Ohio last year and was a prospect the Buckeyes were high on until they got their two commitments from John Mobley and Colin White.
Powell ended up committing to West Virginia and averaged 8.3 points per game and 3.1 rebounds per game. He played in 32 games, starting in 23, and averaged 30 minutes per game.
Similar to Mobley for Ohio State, Powell played heavy minutes as a freshman and had his ups and downs, but he gained valuable experience and should be able to have a big second-year jump.
In an ideal world, you get Swain and Powell, but due to his youth and three-point shooting prowess, I would prefer Powell.
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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
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jake Diebler and his staff have a crucial spring and summer ahead of them after missing the NCAA Tournament in year one.
Ohio State isn’t playing in the NCAA Tournament (again), but in a weird way, the FOMO isn’t as bad as we thought it would be. That’s partially because the Buckeyes have jumped on the transfer portal early — two Buckeyes have left the program via transfer (Austin Parks and Evan Mahaffey), and one has joined the team (Gabe Cupps).
As of Friday morning, Ohio State only had one open spot remaining on the 2025-2026 roster. The transfer portal will stay open until April 22, however, and we expect that at least one more spot — if not more — will open up on the men’s basketball roster. Today, we’ll be talking about specific players who have entered the portal, which we think Jake Diebler and his staff should prioritize right away.
Last week, Connor and Justin debated which position should be the immediate priority for Ohio State when scouring the portal. Connor said a starting center, and Justin said a shooting wing to play the small forward spot, replacing what Micah Parrish provided and Jamison Battle before that.
By an overwhelming margin, the readers sided with Connor, with 90% of them agreeing that the Buckeyes should focus on a center first. As it turns out, Ohio State did neither, as Gabe Cupps — a point guard — was the first player to transfer into the program this spring.
After 197 weeks:
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Justin- 84
Other- 19
(There have been six ties)
Now that the portal is open, time is money, and money is time. If you’re not lining up visits with players, those players are visiting elsewhere. And if you’re a player and you don’t put your name into the portal immediately when it opens, that just means teams are going to add players that fit what they need, and you’ll be left out in the cold. It’s a three-week blitz and then a slow trickle for the rest of the summer after that. Almost all of the movement will be over by the end of April, so teams have to use their time wisely.
This week’s question: Which transfer portal player should Ohio State roll out the red carpet for?
Connor: Dailyn Swain
You ever hear the phrase “best available vs best fit” when it comes to the NBA or NFL draft? I think that’s the situation here, as Swain does not play a position Ohio State desperately needs, and yet he would still make them a much better team.
As shown in the video here, Swain is an above-average on-ball defender with good instincts and a huge wingspan that could help him become a better shot blocker. He averaged 5.5 rebounds per game last season at Xavier, playing 28.4 minutes per game, and was a starter for the first time in his college career.
Swain also averaged 11 points per game on 53.2% overall shooting, but was just 7-of-28 from three-point land for the season. His 81.6% career free-throw percentage shows that there is potential for his jump shooting to improve, however.
Positionally, I’m not sure where Diebler would slot Swain into the lineup. It’s possible Swain could play small forward, Devin Royal would play power forward, and then someone would play center (either a transfer or Sean Stewart). That lineup would probably lack shooting, but it should be a stronger rebounding lineup than what Ohio State had last season as well as a better defensive lineup.
Also, Ohio State was fourth in the Big Ten this past season in team three-point shooting, and where did it get them? Perhaps sacrificing a bit of perimeter shooting at the cost of getting better defensively and on the glass is a trade worth making.
On top of the X’s and O’s, it would just be fun. Swain is very good friends with Royal, who has taken it upon himself recently to recruit his buddy to Ohio State. Swain is also from Columbus, and one of the very few Columbus City League athletes to get an Ohio State offer when he was playing for Africentric High School.
Three years ago, Swain was talking about how he grew up and Ohio State fan and that Ohio State “wasn’t just another school on his list.” Ultimately, he wound up at Xavier and the Buckeyes took Scotty Middleton and Devin Royal. Maybe things could be coming full circle?
Justin: Jonathan Powell
Dailyn Swain would be a great get and feels like a nice plug-and-play option, but after losing Micah Parrish last year and Jamison Battle the year before, I think the Buckeyes need to add a guy who can shoot from deep a little bit better.
Swain is only a 25 percent three-point shooter, while Powell is a 35 percent three-point shooter on 5.7 attempts per game as a freshman at West Virginia. Those are solid numbers for a first-year guy who will likely get better as he gets more comfortable.
Powell was a top-ten recruit in Ohio last year and was a prospect the Buckeyes were high on until they got their two commitments from John Mobley and Colin White.
Powell ended up committing to West Virginia and averaged 8.3 points per game and 3.1 rebounds per game. He played in 32 games, starting in 23, and averaged 30 minutes per game.
Similar to Mobley for Ohio State, Powell played heavy minutes as a freshman and had his ups and downs, but he gained valuable experience and should be able to have a big second-year jump.
In an ideal world, you get Swain and Powell, but due to his youth and three-point shooting prowess, I would prefer Powell.
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LGHL Ohio State linebackers and tight ends discuss spring practice successes
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Ohio State linebackers and tight ends discuss spring practice successes
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
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!
Football: LBs and TEs Met With The Media
Ohio State Athletics
Quick Hits: James Laurinaitis Says All of Ohio State’s Linebackers Are “Flashing” and Calls Arvell Reese a “Special Talent”
Garrick Hodge, Andy Anders, and Chase Brown; Eleven Warriors
“Ultimate pro” Sonny Styles stepping into major leadership role for Buckeyes defense
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Quick Hits: Keenan Bailey Thinks Ohio State is “Super Deep” at Tight End and Will Kacmarek is “The Best Blocking Tight End in the Country”
Dan Hope, Garrick Hodge, Andy Anders, and Chase Brown; Eleven Warriors
What led TE Max Klare to transfer from Purdue to Ohio State
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
How transfer TE Max Klare and Ohio State can help each other
Bill Landis, Dotting The Eyes
Results, highlights from Ohio State’s pro day
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
Howard sizzles during throwing session at Ohio State pro day
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
Donovan Jackson helps himself with strong workout at Ohio State’s pro day
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts
What will it take for you to consider Ohio State’s 2025-26 football season a success?
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
What does Ohio State women’s basketball look like without Cotie McMahon
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land
Diving Into Ohio State’s Early Transfer Portal Targets As Buckeyes Address Needs at Wing, Center
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors
Ohio State’s Meechie Johnson Jr. explains midseason departure
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Why did Ohio State add Gabe Cupps, where will Buckeyes look next in the transfer portal
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. announces return for sophomore season
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Basketball fans predict just 1 of 4 remaining Big Ten teams to make Final 4
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Men’s Ice Hockey: No. 9 Buckeyes Drop NCAA Regional Opener to No. 8 BU
Land-Grant Holy Land
Men’s Volleyball: No. 17 Ohio State Outlasts No. 10 McKendree, 3-2
Ohio State Athletics
Men’s Swim & Dive: Buckeyes Earn All-American Honors in Both Relays on Day One of NCAAs
Ohio State Athletics
Softball: No. 22 Ohio State Stays Hot, Tops Akron 13-6
Ohio State Athletics
You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State loss on Sunday was more disappointing?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
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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
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!
On the Gridiron
Football: LBs and TEs Met With The Media
Ohio State Athletics
Quick Hits: James Laurinaitis Says All of Ohio State’s Linebackers Are “Flashing” and Calls Arvell Reese a “Special Talent”
Garrick Hodge, Andy Anders, and Chase Brown; Eleven Warriors
“Ultimate pro” Sonny Styles stepping into major leadership role for Buckeyes defense
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Quick Hits: Keenan Bailey Thinks Ohio State is “Super Deep” at Tight End and Will Kacmarek is “The Best Blocking Tight End in the Country”
Dan Hope, Garrick Hodge, Andy Anders, and Chase Brown; Eleven Warriors
What led TE Max Klare to transfer from Purdue to Ohio State
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
How transfer TE Max Klare and Ohio State can help each other
Bill Landis, Dotting The Eyes
Results, highlights from Ohio State’s pro day
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
Howard sizzles during throwing session at Ohio State pro day
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch
Donovan Jackson helps himself with strong workout at Ohio State’s pro day
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts
What will it take for you to consider Ohio State’s 2025-26 football season a success?
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
On the Hardwood
What does Ohio State women’s basketball look like without Cotie McMahon
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land
Diving Into Ohio State’s Early Transfer Portal Targets As Buckeyes Address Needs at Wing, Center
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors
Ohio State’s Meechie Johnson Jr. explains midseason departure
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Why did Ohio State add Gabe Cupps, where will Buckeyes look next in the transfer portal
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. announces return for sophomore season
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Basketball fans predict just 1 of 4 remaining Big Ten teams to make Final 4
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Outside the Shoe and Schott
Men’s Ice Hockey: No. 9 Buckeyes Drop NCAA Regional Opener to No. 8 BU
Land-Grant Holy Land
Men’s Volleyball: No. 17 Ohio State Outlasts No. 10 McKendree, 3-2
Ohio State Athletics
Men’s Swim & Dive: Buckeyes Earn All-American Honors in Both Relays on Day One of NCAAs
Ohio State Athletics
Softball: No. 22 Ohio State Stays Hot, Tops Akron 13-6
Ohio State Athletics
You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State loss on Sunday was more disappointing?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
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LGHL Ohio State dishes out trio of new offers, set to host the top running back in the country
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Ohio State dishes out trio of new offers, set to host the top running back in the country
Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Buckeyes had a busy Thursday, offering three new names in the 2027 class.
Spring practice, visits, and more, the Buckeyes are having a loaded month of March when it comes to their on and off the field priorities. These spring practices are being put to good use by the coaching staff, and Thursday saw plenty of their efforts present when a handful of new offers were dished out, further proving it’s always evaluation mode for Ohio State’s staff.
First on the list, the Buckeyes are the latest program to offer 2027 edge rusher, Jabarrius Garror. A 6-foot-2, 220 pound athlete, Garror is currently the No. 41 player nationally and the fifth best edge rusher per the 247Sports Composite. An Alabama commit since July of last year, it will be hard to pull the four-star talent from the in-state powerhouse program, but the Buckeyes clearly see enough reason to shoot their best shot with all that he brings to the table.
Offers from the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Oregon, Tennessee, and several others, the Buckeyes may be a little later to the mix than the others, but with the 2026 class being the current cycle, there’s plenty of time to make sure Garror knows all of the assets this Ohio State program offers.
Again, no easy feat swaying him away from his current pledge to the Crimson Tide, the Buckeyes have fared well in Alabama recently with the 2025 signings of Zion Grady and Anthony Rogers, and are looking to keep their lines of communication open in the state with this latest offer to another elite defensive line target.
Next up, Ohio State stayed in the 2027 class when they sent out another new offer to linebacker prospect, Taven Epps. A 6-foot-4, 210 pound California native, Epps is a taller linebacker than most and could potentially move into an edge rusher position if he keeps growing, but either way, he’s got all of the talent in the world to be a big-time playmaker at the next level.
The No. 54 player nationally and second best linebacker per the 247Sports Composite, Epps is a highly coveted four-star with over 30 offers to his name and rightfully so. Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Washington and others worth mentioning, it’s another easy reason to see why Ohio State and position coach, James Laurinaitis felt it was time to get involved.
Sure, focusing on the 2026 class is the primary goal right now for the Ohio State coaches, but being able to target and start strong relationships with the future class top prospects is a major advantage as well. Now they have that with one of the top players not only at his spot, but regardless of position.
Ohio State had one more offer sent out on Thursday, and it came by way of Tennessee native, Omarii Sanders. Another class of 2027 talent, Sanders is a 6-foot-4, 195 pound safety with already an impressive offer list of his own. Holding offers from 30 schools thus far, programs such as Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and several others stick out as some of the premier schools interested.
The No. 44 player nationally and fifth best safety in the class per the 247Sports Composite, the four-star ranking makes sense and like the previous two mentioned athletes, Sanders is another easy player to offer when looking at all he’s able to do on the field from his defensive back position.
Always a key position for Ohio State to recruit, the safety spot is critical to the defense the Buckeyes deploy. Seeing guys like Caleb Downs man the back end has to speak volumes to these younger recruits. Odds are Sanders is a name that will be repeatedly mentioned for the long haul in the 2027 class as Ohio State keeps their tabs on him.
Hosting top talent all spring long, the Buckeyes have been fortunate to welcome some of the top players in the country already this spring. This weekend have another opportunity to play host to a major five-star target.
The No. 13 player nationally and top running back in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, the Buckeyes will have Virginia native Savion Hiter on campus this weekend for an unofficial visit. It’s one worth discussing considering how talented Hiter is at a position this staff wants to hit big on.
Set to arrive shortly, Carlos Locklyn is sure to be all over this recruitment this weekend. Releasing a top four schools of Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee, and Ohio State back in February, the Buckeyes have stayed in the mix and would love nothing more than to win out in the end especially over their biggest rival.
A player that has made it no secret how highly he thinks of his other finalists, Ohio State will try and use this weekend to make up any ground and even give them the best shot at potentially taking a lead. Knowing how successful fellow Virginia running back native TreVeyon Henderson was with the Buckeyes, surely they’ll use that to their advantage as well.
Ohio State has their fair share of offers out in the running back position, but Hiter may just be the crown jewel of the class at his spot. This weekend is a win to have him back on campus, and hopefully that’s just the start of all this upcoming visit will bring.
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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
Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Buckeyes had a busy Thursday, offering three new names in the 2027 class.
Spring practice, visits, and more, the Buckeyes are having a loaded month of March when it comes to their on and off the field priorities. These spring practices are being put to good use by the coaching staff, and Thursday saw plenty of their efforts present when a handful of new offers were dished out, further proving it’s always evaluation mode for Ohio State’s staff.
First on the list, the Buckeyes are the latest program to offer 2027 edge rusher, Jabarrius Garror. A 6-foot-2, 220 pound athlete, Garror is currently the No. 41 player nationally and the fifth best edge rusher per the 247Sports Composite. An Alabama commit since July of last year, it will be hard to pull the four-star talent from the in-state powerhouse program, but the Buckeyes clearly see enough reason to shoot their best shot with all that he brings to the table.
Offers from the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Oregon, Tennessee, and several others, the Buckeyes may be a little later to the mix than the others, but with the 2026 class being the current cycle, there’s plenty of time to make sure Garror knows all of the assets this Ohio State program offers.
Again, no easy feat swaying him away from his current pledge to the Crimson Tide, the Buckeyes have fared well in Alabama recently with the 2025 signings of Zion Grady and Anthony Rogers, and are looking to keep their lines of communication open in the state with this latest offer to another elite defensive line target.
Blessed to receive an Offer from Ohio State️ #AGTG @coachmaye3 @JLaurinaitis55 pic.twitter.com/FouBHy8urG
— Jabarrius Garr0r (@GarrorJabarrius) March 28, 2025
Next up, Ohio State stayed in the 2027 class when they sent out another new offer to linebacker prospect, Taven Epps. A 6-foot-4, 210 pound California native, Epps is a taller linebacker than most and could potentially move into an edge rusher position if he keeps growing, but either way, he’s got all of the talent in the world to be a big-time playmaker at the next level.
The No. 54 player nationally and second best linebacker per the 247Sports Composite, Epps is a highly coveted four-star with over 30 offers to his name and rightfully so. Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Washington and others worth mentioning, it’s another easy reason to see why Ohio State and position coach, James Laurinaitis felt it was time to get involved.
Sure, focusing on the 2026 class is the primary goal right now for the Ohio State coaches, but being able to target and start strong relationships with the future class top prospects is a major advantage as well. Now they have that with one of the top players not only at his spot, but regardless of position.
Ohio State had one more offer sent out on Thursday, and it came by way of Tennessee native, Omarii Sanders. Another class of 2027 talent, Sanders is a 6-foot-4, 195 pound safety with already an impressive offer list of his own. Holding offers from 30 schools thus far, programs such as Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and several others stick out as some of the premier schools interested.
The No. 44 player nationally and fifth best safety in the class per the 247Sports Composite, the four-star ranking makes sense and like the previous two mentioned athletes, Sanders is another easy player to offer when looking at all he’s able to do on the field from his defensive back position.
Always a key position for Ohio State to recruit, the safety spot is critical to the defense the Buckeyes deploy. Seeing guys like Caleb Downs man the back end has to speak volumes to these younger recruits. Odds are Sanders is a name that will be repeatedly mentioned for the long haul in the 2027 class as Ohio State keeps their tabs on him.
Grateful to receive an offer from @JLaurinaitis55 and THE Ohio State University! Thank you to @OhioStateFB for this opportunity. #GoBucks - @CoachEdSanders@ChadSimmons_ @shaynep_media @SeanW_247sports@SWiltfong_@adamgorney@tomloy247@joe_spears7 @TNSelect7V7 pic.twitter.com/9FjTqUoFhz
—marii Sanders (@omariisanders) March 27, 2025
Buckeyes set to host five-star running back
Hosting top talent all spring long, the Buckeyes have been fortunate to welcome some of the top players in the country already this spring. This weekend have another opportunity to play host to a major five-star target.
The No. 13 player nationally and top running back in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, the Buckeyes will have Virginia native Savion Hiter on campus this weekend for an unofficial visit. It’s one worth discussing considering how talented Hiter is at a position this staff wants to hit big on.
Set to arrive shortly, Carlos Locklyn is sure to be all over this recruitment this weekend. Releasing a top four schools of Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee, and Ohio State back in February, the Buckeyes have stayed in the mix and would love nothing more than to win out in the end especially over their biggest rival.
A player that has made it no secret how highly he thinks of his other finalists, Ohio State will try and use this weekend to make up any ground and even give them the best shot at potentially taking a lead. Knowing how successful fellow Virginia running back native TreVeyon Henderson was with the Buckeyes, surely they’ll use that to their advantage as well.
Ohio State has their fair share of offers out in the running back position, but Hiter may just be the crown jewel of the class at his spot. This weekend is a win to have him back on campus, and hopefully that’s just the start of all this upcoming visit will bring.
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