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LGHL Buckeyes offer latest in-state 2026 prospect, rumblings surround four-star CB target
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Buckeyes offer latest in-state 2026 prospect, rumblings surround four-star CB target
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Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
The beat goes on as the Buckeyes continued to make serious recruiting moves on Wednesday.
Putting their money where the mouth is in terms of keeping Ohio a continued recruiting priority, Ohio State sent out their latest in-state offer to 2026 prospect, Sam Greer. A 6-foot-8, 290 pound high school freshman, Greer is not your typical 15-year-old athlete. Already the size of a college-ready lineman, Greer still has three full years of development to not only continue maturing physically, but also in his football skillset.
Seeing the potential of what Sam can be at the next level, the Buckeyes saw to it to not waste any time and pulled the trigger by offering only the second in-state lineman in the 2026 class thus far. Of the many things the staff has going for them in regard to where they’ll stand with Greer, being the first to offer has to stick out among the most important.
Maybe the most impressive feat with Greer is also seeing his athleticism on the basketball court and how that can translate to the offensive line, especially when it comes to footwork. Not that it’s a perfect comparison, but knowing how the Dawand Jones experiment went with his basketball background, you can see why it’s easy to like Greer and all that he can bring to the table.
It’s extremely early of course, but with the caliber of program he comes from at Akron Hoban, Greer will likely be one of the higher ranked offensive line targets when those rankings come available. Until then, Ohio State is looking down the road at keeping another one of their talented Ohioans at home.
The last several days have been very exciting for Ohio State football as the recruiting efforts have been paying off in major ways. Additions to the 2024 class from the likes of Deontae Armstrong, Devontae Armstrong, James Peoples and Mylan Graham all within the past 10 days shows the staff is really crushing it on the trail, but there’s still smoke in the air, and it points toward the Buckeyes staying hot and keeping every bit of their momentum in this 2024 cycle.
In this regard, the topic is in-state 2024 defensive back target Aaron Scott, the No. 71 player nationally and the ninth best cornerback in the country per the 247Sports Composite. Fresh off another unofficial visit to see Ohio State, the Springfield, Ohio four-star has been pretty vocal on social media that this latest visit to Columbus was another successful stop, though it’s only a short trek from home.
That said, it hasn’t taken long at all for rumors starting to swirl that something serious could be in the works for Scott, and that may have been his own doing.
Per his Instagram story, Scott has a “huge decision coming Sunday” and while this could simply just be a top schools list, it also wouldn’t be a major surprise to see Scott shut down his recruitment and end up committing. Many times these announcements end up being a narrowing down of options, but with the way Ohio State has been the last two weeks anything is possible.
Important to note too, this visit included the other half to what the Buckeyes are hoping to be a dynamic duo as Bryce West, the No. 49 player nationally and the fourth ranked cornerback per the 247Sports Composite, was also on site with Scott and the two have no trouble being linked to one another.
Sunday will answer a lot of questions, but when current commits like Jeremiah Smith are doing their best to peer recruit the pair of these guys to Columbus, that not only shows the importance of keeping both of these elite defensive backs at home, but also that Smith is solid to the Buckeyes amid any worries and this class is really starting to take shape.
Certainly doesn’t hurt either to see former Buckeye greats like Braxton Miller also taking to Twitter to show Scott some love in support of him staying home and picking Ohio State. At any rate, these are exciting times.
A 6-foot-3, 225 pound tight-end, LeBlanc has over 30 offers to his name, so narrowing it down to four shows he is serious about getting close to a final decision. With zero crystal ball predictions submitted, the Buckeyes really do have a chance here for the No. 347 player nationally and 17th best tight-end in the country per the 247Sports Composite.
With how important offensive line recruiting is every year, it’s nice to see the Buckeyes hosting these young players early and often as they try to build lasting relationships.
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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
The beat goes on as the Buckeyes continued to make serious recruiting moves on Wednesday.
Buckeyes offer in-state 2026 lineman
Putting their money where the mouth is in terms of keeping Ohio a continued recruiting priority, Ohio State sent out their latest in-state offer to 2026 prospect, Sam Greer. A 6-foot-8, 290 pound high school freshman, Greer is not your typical 15-year-old athlete. Already the size of a college-ready lineman, Greer still has three full years of development to not only continue maturing physically, but also in his football skillset.
Seeing the potential of what Sam can be at the next level, the Buckeyes saw to it to not waste any time and pulled the trigger by offering only the second in-state lineman in the 2026 class thus far. Of the many things the staff has going for them in regard to where they’ll stand with Greer, being the first to offer has to stick out among the most important.
Maybe the most impressive feat with Greer is also seeing his athleticism on the basketball court and how that can translate to the offensive line, especially when it comes to footwork. Not that it’s a perfect comparison, but knowing how the Dawand Jones experiment went with his basketball background, you can see why it’s easy to like Greer and all that he can bring to the table.
It’s extremely early of course, but with the caliber of program he comes from at Akron Hoban, Greer will likely be one of the higher ranked offensive line targets when those rankings come available. Until then, Ohio State is looking down the road at keeping another one of their talented Ohioans at home.
More smoke in the air surrounding a top 2024 target
The last several days have been very exciting for Ohio State football as the recruiting efforts have been paying off in major ways. Additions to the 2024 class from the likes of Deontae Armstrong, Devontae Armstrong, James Peoples and Mylan Graham all within the past 10 days shows the staff is really crushing it on the trail, but there’s still smoke in the air, and it points toward the Buckeyes staying hot and keeping every bit of their momentum in this 2024 cycle.
In this regard, the topic is in-state 2024 defensive back target Aaron Scott, the No. 71 player nationally and the ninth best cornerback in the country per the 247Sports Composite. Fresh off another unofficial visit to see Ohio State, the Springfield, Ohio four-star has been pretty vocal on social media that this latest visit to Columbus was another successful stop, though it’s only a short trek from home.
That said, it hasn’t taken long at all for rumors starting to swirl that something serious could be in the works for Scott, and that may have been his own doing.
Per his Instagram story, Scott has a “huge decision coming Sunday” and while this could simply just be a top schools list, it also wouldn’t be a major surprise to see Scott shut down his recruitment and end up committing. Many times these announcements end up being a narrowing down of options, but with the way Ohio State has been the last two weeks anything is possible.
Important to note too, this visit included the other half to what the Buckeyes are hoping to be a dynamic duo as Bryce West, the No. 49 player nationally and the fourth ranked cornerback per the 247Sports Composite, was also on site with Scott and the two have no trouble being linked to one another.
Sunday will answer a lot of questions, but when current commits like Jeremiah Smith are doing their best to peer recruit the pair of these guys to Columbus, that not only shows the importance of keeping both of these elite defensive backs at home, but also that Smith is solid to the Buckeyes amid any worries and this class is really starting to take shape.
Certainly doesn’t hurt either to see former Buckeye greats like Braxton Miller also taking to Twitter to show Scott some love in support of him staying home and picking Ohio State. At any rate, these are exciting times.
Quick Hits
- As if Wednesday wasn’t busy enough, there’s more positive Ohio State recruiting news in the 2024 class as Tennessee product Max LeBlanc took to his social media account to share the latest update in his recruitment. Trimming his list down to a final four schools, LeBlanc included Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio State in the mix as programs still in play for his commitment.
A 6-foot-3, 225 pound tight-end, LeBlanc has over 30 offers to his name, so narrowing it down to four shows he is serious about getting close to a final decision. With zero crystal ball predictions submitted, the Buckeyes really do have a chance here for the No. 347 player nationally and 17th best tight-end in the country per the 247Sports Composite.
TOP 4@ErikKimrey @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong247 @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/LQCVhVz75d
— Max LeBlanc (@MaxenceLeblanc5) April 5, 2023
- Back to the 2026 class, Texas native Hunter Caudill will be in town on Friday to check out Ohio State for an unofficial visit. A 6-foot-3, 265 pound lineman, Caudill does not currently have a 247Sports ranking or offer list yet, but taking recent trips to both TCU and Notre Dame show he’s a prospect that will have his share of interest in the near future.
With how important offensive line recruiting is every year, it’s nice to see the Buckeyes hosting these young players early and often as they try to build lasting relationships.
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LGHL Develop or Disappoint: The crux of the 2023 Ohio State football season
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Develop or Disappoint: The crux of the 2023 Ohio State football season
JordanW330 via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
For Ohio State to reach its goals in 2023, it’ll have to rely heavily on the 2021 and 2022 recruiting classes.
Develop or Disappoint. That is the mandate for the Ohio State coaching staff this offseason as they prepare for the 2023 campaign. For various reasons — transfers, the NFL draft, coaching decisions, recruiting misses — the 2023 season hinges on a bunch of young players seeing the first significant playing time of their Ohio State careers.
C.J. Stroud is off to the NFL Draft, as are Paris Johnson Jr., Luke Wypler, and Dawand Jones. On defense, there was also a mass exodus as a senior-laden defensive line — led by Zach Harrison — either ran out of eligibility or took their talents to the NFL. For the first time in a long time, Ohio State does not have a stable of upperclassmen waiting in the wings to step in and take over from the next crop of NFL players leaving the program.
Instead, the Buckeyes will have to rely heavily on the 2021 and 2022 recruiting classes in order to try and recapture the Big Ten, beat Michigan, and win a national championship. Looking at the roster for the 2023 season, 15 of the 24 enrollees from the 2021 class will be starters or be heavily involved in the game plan for the Buckeyes.
On offense, Kyle McCord is looking to secure the starting quarterback job, while TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, and Marvin Harrison Jr. are returning starters. Evan Pryror is bouncing back from injury, and Jayden Ballard is fighting his way on the field, making it hard for Brian Hartline to keep him on the sideline.
On the offensive line, Donovan Jackson is the starting right guard. Zen Michalski is in competition for the starting right tackle job and, at a minimum, will be the sixth or seventh offensive lineman in the rotation.
As juniors, it may be expected for the 2021 class to step in to fill the gaps, however, many of these players have already played significant snaps or held down starting jobs as true sophomores. The 2022 class will need to step up with Carson Hinzman and Tegra Tshobola in competitions at center and right tackle, respectively. Devin Brown is competing with McCord for the QB spot, and after finishing the season strong, Dallan Hayden will need to get carries this season.
Lastly, Kaleb Brown, Kojo Antwi, Caleb Burton, and Kyion Grayes are all fighting to see the field behind the WR trio of Harrison, Egbuka, and Fleming.
On defense, J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, and Mike Hall are almost certainly to be starters, and Tyliek Williams will likely be heavy in the rotation as well. They will be among the elder statesmen of the room as members of the 2021 recruiting class. Senior Ty Hamilton is also going to contend for a starting tackle position.
Their recruiting classmates Jordan Hancock and Denzel Burke, along with 2022’s Jyaire Brown, are in a competition to be the starting cornerbacks. While not an original member of the Buckeyes 2022 class, Ole Miss transfer Davison Igbinosun is fighting for the starting CB spot this spring.
The 2022 class features heavily on the defensive side of the ball, especially in the two-deep, as Caden Curry and Kenyatta Jackson will be backup defensive ends, and Hero Kanu may have to step up to fill a gap at defensive tackle. Safeties coach Perry Eliano has talked about creating a package for Sonny Styles, and Kye Stokes will feature as the backup adjustor.
Overall 15 out of the 21 commits from the 2022 class will either be starters or on the two-deep for the 2023 season. This list doesn’t include C.J. Hicks, a five-star linebacker who has not worked himself into a starting spot yet, but will probably work his way into the two-deep before the season ends — if not before it begins.
Ohio State will count on 30 out of the 45 players in the 2021 and 2022 classes to play significant snaps this season. This is not ideal; Ohio State is paying the consequences for employing coaches who could not recruit or develop talent leading to a bunch of transfers and a roster full of players who can not play at this level.
This puts major pressure on the coaching staff as they need to develop these young guys or risk a season of disappointment. Ohio State has the star power at running back, wide receiver, linebacker, and defensive line to compete for a national championship, but much of its success will depend on two second-year players on the offensive line and a second or third-year quarterback with less than 60 total passing attempts combined in their careers.
On the defensive side of the ball, despite the age, many players are going into their third year as starters, but the depth behind them is all young guys.
Despite the lack of experience, Ohio State is in the enviable position of having to compete for a national championship this season. Ryan Day cannot lose three games in a row to Michigan or go three-straight seasons without winning the Big Ten Championship.
Develop or disappoint; there is no other way to live. The mistakes of the past always come back to hurt you, and though the current staff has done a good job on the recruiting trail, those recruits no longer have the luxury of developing slowly, as they will have to turn into stars if Ohio State wants to reach its goals in the 2023 season.
The coaches must develop these young players into the class of the Big Ten or risk disappointing the fanbase and potentially losing their jobs. No Pressure.
Continue reading...
JordanW330 via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
For Ohio State to reach its goals in 2023, it’ll have to rely heavily on the 2021 and 2022 recruiting classes.
Develop or Disappoint. That is the mandate for the Ohio State coaching staff this offseason as they prepare for the 2023 campaign. For various reasons — transfers, the NFL draft, coaching decisions, recruiting misses — the 2023 season hinges on a bunch of young players seeing the first significant playing time of their Ohio State careers.
C.J. Stroud is off to the NFL Draft, as are Paris Johnson Jr., Luke Wypler, and Dawand Jones. On defense, there was also a mass exodus as a senior-laden defensive line — led by Zach Harrison — either ran out of eligibility or took their talents to the NFL. For the first time in a long time, Ohio State does not have a stable of upperclassmen waiting in the wings to step in and take over from the next crop of NFL players leaving the program.
Instead, the Buckeyes will have to rely heavily on the 2021 and 2022 recruiting classes in order to try and recapture the Big Ten, beat Michigan, and win a national championship. Looking at the roster for the 2023 season, 15 of the 24 enrollees from the 2021 class will be starters or be heavily involved in the game plan for the Buckeyes.
On offense, Kyle McCord is looking to secure the starting quarterback job, while TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, and Marvin Harrison Jr. are returning starters. Evan Pryror is bouncing back from injury, and Jayden Ballard is fighting his way on the field, making it hard for Brian Hartline to keep him on the sideline.
On the offensive line, Donovan Jackson is the starting right guard. Zen Michalski is in competition for the starting right tackle job and, at a minimum, will be the sixth or seventh offensive lineman in the rotation.
As juniors, it may be expected for the 2021 class to step in to fill the gaps, however, many of these players have already played significant snaps or held down starting jobs as true sophomores. The 2022 class will need to step up with Carson Hinzman and Tegra Tshobola in competitions at center and right tackle, respectively. Devin Brown is competing with McCord for the QB spot, and after finishing the season strong, Dallan Hayden will need to get carries this season.
Lastly, Kaleb Brown, Kojo Antwi, Caleb Burton, and Kyion Grayes are all fighting to see the field behind the WR trio of Harrison, Egbuka, and Fleming.
On defense, J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, and Mike Hall are almost certainly to be starters, and Tyliek Williams will likely be heavy in the rotation as well. They will be among the elder statesmen of the room as members of the 2021 recruiting class. Senior Ty Hamilton is also going to contend for a starting tackle position.
Their recruiting classmates Jordan Hancock and Denzel Burke, along with 2022’s Jyaire Brown, are in a competition to be the starting cornerbacks. While not an original member of the Buckeyes 2022 class, Ole Miss transfer Davison Igbinosun is fighting for the starting CB spot this spring.
The 2022 class features heavily on the defensive side of the ball, especially in the two-deep, as Caden Curry and Kenyatta Jackson will be backup defensive ends, and Hero Kanu may have to step up to fill a gap at defensive tackle. Safeties coach Perry Eliano has talked about creating a package for Sonny Styles, and Kye Stokes will feature as the backup adjustor.
Overall 15 out of the 21 commits from the 2022 class will either be starters or on the two-deep for the 2023 season. This list doesn’t include C.J. Hicks, a five-star linebacker who has not worked himself into a starting spot yet, but will probably work his way into the two-deep before the season ends — if not before it begins.
Ohio State will count on 30 out of the 45 players in the 2021 and 2022 classes to play significant snaps this season. This is not ideal; Ohio State is paying the consequences for employing coaches who could not recruit or develop talent leading to a bunch of transfers and a roster full of players who can not play at this level.
This puts major pressure on the coaching staff as they need to develop these young guys or risk a season of disappointment. Ohio State has the star power at running back, wide receiver, linebacker, and defensive line to compete for a national championship, but much of its success will depend on two second-year players on the offensive line and a second or third-year quarterback with less than 60 total passing attempts combined in their careers.
On the defensive side of the ball, despite the age, many players are going into their third year as starters, but the depth behind them is all young guys.
Despite the lack of experience, Ohio State is in the enviable position of having to compete for a national championship this season. Ryan Day cannot lose three games in a row to Michigan or go three-straight seasons without winning the Big Ten Championship.
Develop or disappoint; there is no other way to live. The mistakes of the past always come back to hurt you, and though the current staff has done a good job on the recruiting trail, those recruits no longer have the luxury of developing slowly, as they will have to turn into stars if Ohio State wants to reach its goals in the 2023 season.
The coaches must develop these young players into the class of the Big Ten or risk disappointing the fanbase and potentially losing their jobs. No Pressure.
Continue reading...