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Loaded Wednesday brings trio of new Ohio State offers, staff makes key visits with top targets
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Wednesday was a jam-packed day for Ohio State’s staff on the recruiting trail.
Ohio State is a little behind on the recruiting front when it comes to making their rounds as a result of winning a national title and playing into late January. Focused for the last two months on game prep, the Buckeyes had their staffers doing their part in making visits and dishing out new offers. The coaches obviously had bigger priorities to take care of, and a job well done allowed them to hoist college football’s ultimate prize.
The offseason now under way, Ryan Day has no shortage of moves to make when it comes to rounding out his coaching staff, but this week has seen the current coaches all over the country making up for lost time on the recruiting trail.
It’s never been that hard to sell Ohio State’s brand when it comes to recruiting, but the stock is at an all-time high right now, and that should pay off for the Buckeyes in terms of reloading with top talent. Whether it be the up and coming 2026 class or even in the transfer portal, Ohio State should be able to have their way more times than not.
With multiple offers going out on Wednesday, it’s time to see how much more clout Ohio State has with their ninth championship under their belt.
All over the state of Georgia, the ball gets rolling with three-star prospect Brayden Rouse. A 6-foot-3, 210 pound athlete, Rouse is currently the No. 378 player nationally and the 30th best linebacker in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite.
With offers from the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida State, Oklahoma, Texas, and a ton of others already in the fold, it’s no shock to see Ohio State also throw their name into the mix now. A class that is sure to take at least two and likely three linebackers in total, the Buckeyes have in-state targets Cincere Johnson and Storm Miller very much atop of the priority list, but having other options doesn’t hurt.
The Buckeyes also took time on Wednesday to reach out to Illinois product Brock Williams by way of an offer being extended. Now his nearly 20th offer to his name, Ohio State joins the likes of Arizona State, Auburn, Michigan, Missouri, Penn State, and Wisconsin among others for what looks to be another one of the better tight end targets out of the Midwest region.
A class of 2027 athlete, Williams is not yet ranked by 247Sports, but his impressive offer list and a 6-foot-5, 210 pound frame certainly bodes well for his status moving forward and should only bring more attention to his recruitment.
Ohio State has one of the deeper tight end rooms in the country for the upcoming 2025 campaign, and continued development by position coach Keenan Bailey will only keep getting better. Recruits are taking notice of Ohio State’s tight end room, and the Buckeyes are always looking for who could be next to continue the track record of successful play.
One more for good measure, Ohio State’s offer to a Texas five-star receiver target seems right on brand. Extending the good news to Ethan Feaster, the Buckeyes aren’t exactly late to the party, with Feaster being a 2027 prospect, but now have officially entered the recruitment for the No. t player nationally and top overall receiver in the class per the 247Sports Composite.
A 6-foot-1, 175 pound athlete with every major offer already under his belt, the Buckeyes don’t need to do much more than tout Brian Hartline and his incredible track record of developing his players. The success of freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith doesn’t hurt either, as his example of early playing time is likely what Feaster has goals of as the top-ranked player at his position.
Ohio State for some time was landing the top receiver in the country seemingly in every recruiting class, and would love to continue that trend in 2027 as well, knowing in 2026 they’re on track yet again thanks to Chris Henry Jr.
Hartline tends to get who he wants, and this name is definitely one worth watching for the long haul now that the offer has been extended.
Making their rounds in droves on Wednesday, it’s not possible to be any more busy that Ryan Day is, but it seems to be working out just fine as the Buckeyes are the talk of college football. Making stops to see the top guys on their recruiting boards, yesterday alone saw several visits worth mentioning as priority recruits.
A one-time Georgia commit, the Bulldogs may be the leader still, but Ohio State is hanging around and has the best QB developer in the country thanks to Day. In other words, never count out Ohio State when it comes to the quarterback position.
The Buckeyes had the most dominant defensive line down the stretch, and it wouldn’t take long for Bryce to see another fellow Georgia product in Eddrick Houston playing a major role in just his first season at Ohio State. That alone has to stand out in favor of the Buckeyes.
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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
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Wednesday was a jam-packed day for Ohio State’s staff on the recruiting trail.
Ohio State is a little behind on the recruiting front when it comes to making their rounds as a result of winning a national title and playing into late January. Focused for the last two months on game prep, the Buckeyes had their staffers doing their part in making visits and dishing out new offers. The coaches obviously had bigger priorities to take care of, and a job well done allowed them to hoist college football’s ultimate prize.
The offseason now under way, Ryan Day has no shortage of moves to make when it comes to rounding out his coaching staff, but this week has seen the current coaches all over the country making up for lost time on the recruiting trail.
Ohio State dishes out a trio of new offers
It’s never been that hard to sell Ohio State’s brand when it comes to recruiting, but the stock is at an all-time high right now, and that should pay off for the Buckeyes in terms of reloading with top talent. Whether it be the up and coming 2026 class or even in the transfer portal, Ohio State should be able to have their way more times than not.
With multiple offers going out on Wednesday, it’s time to see how much more clout Ohio State has with their ninth championship under their belt.
All over the state of Georgia, the ball gets rolling with three-star prospect Brayden Rouse. A 6-foot-3, 210 pound athlete, Rouse is currently the No. 378 player nationally and the 30th best linebacker in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite.
With offers from the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida State, Oklahoma, Texas, and a ton of others already in the fold, it’s no shock to see Ohio State also throw their name into the mix now. A class that is sure to take at least two and likely three linebackers in total, the Buckeyes have in-state targets Cincere Johnson and Storm Miller very much atop of the priority list, but having other options doesn’t hurt.
The Buckeyes also took time on Wednesday to reach out to Illinois product Brock Williams by way of an offer being extended. Now his nearly 20th offer to his name, Ohio State joins the likes of Arizona State, Auburn, Michigan, Missouri, Penn State, and Wisconsin among others for what looks to be another one of the better tight end targets out of the Midwest region.
A class of 2027 athlete, Williams is not yet ranked by 247Sports, but his impressive offer list and a 6-foot-5, 210 pound frame certainly bodes well for his status moving forward and should only bring more attention to his recruitment.
Ohio State has one of the deeper tight end rooms in the country for the upcoming 2025 campaign, and continued development by position coach Keenan Bailey will only keep getting better. Recruits are taking notice of Ohio State’s tight end room, and the Buckeyes are always looking for who could be next to continue the track record of successful play.
One more for good measure, Ohio State’s offer to a Texas five-star receiver target seems right on brand. Extending the good news to Ethan Feaster, the Buckeyes aren’t exactly late to the party, with Feaster being a 2027 prospect, but now have officially entered the recruitment for the No. t player nationally and top overall receiver in the class per the 247Sports Composite.
A 6-foot-1, 175 pound athlete with every major offer already under his belt, the Buckeyes don’t need to do much more than tout Brian Hartline and his incredible track record of developing his players. The success of freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith doesn’t hurt either, as his example of early playing time is likely what Feaster has goals of as the top-ranked player at his position.
Ohio State for some time was landing the top receiver in the country seemingly in every recruiting class, and would love to continue that trend in 2027 as well, knowing in 2026 they’re on track yet again thanks to Chris Henry Jr.
Hartline tends to get who he wants, and this name is definitely one worth watching for the long haul now that the offer has been extended.
Buckeye coaches checking in with many of their top targets
Making their rounds in droves on Wednesday, it’s not possible to be any more busy that Ryan Day is, but it seems to be working out just fine as the Buckeyes are the talk of college football. Making stops to see the top guys on their recruiting boards, yesterday alone saw several visits worth mentioning as priority recruits.
- Tyler Atkinson — The No. 10 player nationally and top ranked linebacker in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, there’s not a player Laurinaitis would love more than Atkinson in addition to the in-state linebacker targets. Seeing three coaches on Ohio State’s staff making the trek to see him, it’s clear to see how highly they think of the Georgia native, and surely their presence shows Atkinson how high on their list he is.
- Jared Curtis — The No. 4 player nationally and second best quarterback in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Ohio State made sure to check in with Curtis as they continue their search to land the quarterback leader of their 2026 class. Already set in 2025 and in 2027, the in-between cycle has options, but Curtis is the top-ranked player left on the board at his position.
A one-time Georgia commit, the Bulldogs may be the leader still, but Ohio State is hanging around and has the best QB developer in the country thanks to Day. In other words, never count out Ohio State when it comes to the quarterback position.
- Bryce Perry-Wright — The No. 45 player nationally and second best defensive lineman per the 247Sports Composite in the 2026 class, Ohio State once again sent multiple coaches on this assignment knowing full well how major of an addition Perry-Wright would bring to Ohio State’s current cycle. Coach Day, Larry Johnson, and Tim Walton all in to see the coveted four-star, the Buckeyes weren’t the only program to come along, as other major suitors such as Miami were also in attendance.
The Buckeyes had the most dominant defensive line down the stretch, and it wouldn’t take long for Bryce to see another fellow Georgia product in Eddrick Houston playing a major role in just his first season at Ohio State. That alone has to stand out in favor of the Buckeyes.
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