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LGHL Ohio State trending for 2025 OL, makes the cut for 2026 running back target
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Ohio State trending for 2025 OL, makes the cut for 2026 running back target
Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Jayvon McFadden
The Buckeyes look to be the favorite for Jayvon McFadden.
Another busy day for Ohio State, recruiting was of importance on Thursday as the Buckeyes named Morgan Phillips the new Director of Recruiting and Special Events. Coming from Alabama, Ryan Day filling the role with experience from another top caliber program is a savvy move, and will help Ohio State stick to their status quo of being one of the premier schools in the country when it comes to recruiting efforts and success.
Ohio State desperately needs to add to its offensive line in the 2025 class. Only two commits thus far, Justin Frye’s lack of wins on the trail have been a constant topic of discussion. Fortunately, all is not totally lost, as the Buckeyes still have a chance to see add to their group, and it could be coming as soon as this weekend.
Set to decide his commitment on Saturday, Maryland native Jayvon McFadden is down to just four schools, with the Buckeyes being in the thick of it alongside of Colorado, Maryland, and South Carolina. The No. 469 player nationally and 29th best interior offensive lineman in the class per the 247Sports Composite, McFadden’s latest buzz has Ohio State as the leader, and multiple Crystal Ball submissions further back that case.
Not that Crystal Ball s are the end-all-be-all, it still helps when those picks are coming from people in the know, such as Bill Kurelic of Bucknuts. McFadden is certainly a take, and would help add to the position group that really does need more depth. Frye needs this to go his way this weekend, and if so, it would give the class their 25th commitment overall and the third on offensive line.
Ohio State could both of its two star running backs at the end of this upcoming season. The Buckeyes and coach Carlos Locklyn will need to add multiple guys at the position in the 2026 class. Much like the haul in the current cycle, looking down the road likely has Ohio State taking at least two once again, as depth will need to be addressed.
Having several offers out already in the 2026 class, Locklyn has proved his efforts on the recruiting trail, and that’s in large part why he’s been able to land his guys in 2025. No signs of stopping or slowing down, more names are sure to come up, but a few players are an early priority.
Looking specifically at one 2026 running back, Virginia native Savion Hiter is the best it gets. On Thursday he gave Ohio State some good news when he kept them in the fold, trimming his top schools list down to just five after having well over 20 offers to his name.
The No. 29 player nationally and top running back in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Hiter has just Georgia, Michigan, Penn State, and Tennessee as finalists in addition to Ohio State. Not set to decide any time real soon, it’s still a sign that this recruitment is getting closer to a decision as he has cut out the large majority of the schools that have offered.
Keeping the Buckeyes right near the top is all you could want, but adding the fact that TreVeyon Henderson is also a former top running back out of Virginia and you have a perfect recruiting pitch for Locklyn to use. Look for the Buckeyes to be in this one for the long haul, and having a dynamic duo this fall won’t hurt their chances as Hiter sees what Ohio State’s running game can look like.
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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
Jayvon McFadden
The Buckeyes look to be the favorite for Jayvon McFadden.
Another busy day for Ohio State, recruiting was of importance on Thursday as the Buckeyes named Morgan Phillips the new Director of Recruiting and Special Events. Coming from Alabama, Ryan Day filling the role with experience from another top caliber program is a savvy move, and will help Ohio State stick to their status quo of being one of the premier schools in the country when it comes to recruiting efforts and success.
McFadden set to announce commitment this weekend
Ohio State desperately needs to add to its offensive line in the 2025 class. Only two commits thus far, Justin Frye’s lack of wins on the trail have been a constant topic of discussion. Fortunately, all is not totally lost, as the Buckeyes still have a chance to see add to their group, and it could be coming as soon as this weekend.
Set to decide his commitment on Saturday, Maryland native Jayvon McFadden is down to just four schools, with the Buckeyes being in the thick of it alongside of Colorado, Maryland, and South Carolina. The No. 469 player nationally and 29th best interior offensive lineman in the class per the 247Sports Composite, McFadden’s latest buzz has Ohio State as the leader, and multiple Crystal Ball submissions further back that case.
Not that Crystal Ball s are the end-all-be-all, it still helps when those picks are coming from people in the know, such as Bill Kurelic of Bucknuts. McFadden is certainly a take, and would help add to the position group that really does need more depth. Frye needs this to go his way this weekend, and if so, it would give the class their 25th commitment overall and the third on offensive line.
NEWS 4-star IOL Jayvon McFadden is set to announce his commitment on Saturday, he tells @Hayesfawcett3️
He will choose between Colorado, Maryland, Ohio State and South Carolina.
Read: https://t.co/vKsu3X1IFK pic.twitter.com/UkEFZvtg7Z
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) August 22, 2024
2026 running back trims his top schools list down to five
Ohio State could both of its two star running backs at the end of this upcoming season. The Buckeyes and coach Carlos Locklyn will need to add multiple guys at the position in the 2026 class. Much like the haul in the current cycle, looking down the road likely has Ohio State taking at least two once again, as depth will need to be addressed.
Having several offers out already in the 2026 class, Locklyn has proved his efforts on the recruiting trail, and that’s in large part why he’s been able to land his guys in 2025. No signs of stopping or slowing down, more names are sure to come up, but a few players are an early priority.
Looking specifically at one 2026 running back, Virginia native Savion Hiter is the best it gets. On Thursday he gave Ohio State some good news when he kept them in the fold, trimming his top schools list down to just five after having well over 20 offers to his name.
The No. 29 player nationally and top running back in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Hiter has just Georgia, Michigan, Penn State, and Tennessee as finalists in addition to Ohio State. Not set to decide any time real soon, it’s still a sign that this recruitment is getting closer to a decision as he has cut out the large majority of the schools that have offered.
Keeping the Buckeyes right near the top is all you could want, but adding the fact that TreVeyon Henderson is also a former top running back out of Virginia and you have a perfect recruiting pitch for Locklyn to use. Look for the Buckeyes to be in this one for the long haul, and having a dynamic duo this fall won’t hurt their chances as Hiter sees what Ohio State’s running game can look like.
NEWS: Elite 2026 RB Savion Hiter is down toSchools, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 5’11 205 RB from Mineral, VA is ranked as the No. 2 RB in ‘26 (per On3 Industry)
Where Should He Go? https://t.co/VKtLd1Mxul pic.twitter.com/3HhE07qYGV
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 22, 2024
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