2026 AZ OL Aaron Thomas (Ohio State Soft Verbal)

[pnuts34]

I’d love to keep Thomas in the class, but he could easily be replaced by Guthrie and Brede if Bowen were to flip them

 

[pnuts34]

Per Birm:

In speaking to sources close to the Ohio State side of things, there’s already been discussions about the Buckeyes plans for potential replacements. Landry Brede was offered a month ago and he’s a player that could fill that role but there will be others. Brede, a North Carolina State commitment, will return to Columbus for the second time in three weeks on Saturday for an unofficial visit.

 

[calibuck]

Would always believe that Dad's team would have a certain ring to it. Not certain what being a legacy would do, as one still has to make the tackles, blocks etc. to get on the field. Do know that when I went to tOSU for my MBA, my Dad, a 3 degree tOSU legacy, said 'I finally got one of my boys to go to tOSU'. Guess we should ask Dylan Raiola?

 

[pnuts34]

Per Wiltfong:

I don’t expect offensive tackle commit Aaron Thomas to remain in the class. He visited Florida State this fall and is reaching out to other programs.

 

[brodybuck21]

Per Wiltfong:

did Bowen cool on him? vice versa?

 

[pnuts34]

did Bowen cool on him? vice versa?

Thomas is a Free Shoes legacy like Fordham. Seems like the pull is too strong

 

[Bill Lucas]

Per Wiltfong:

Money grab time?

 

[pnuts34]

Money grab time?

Yes, kind of. And I'm sure his family wanting him to play at his pops alma mater. I'm sure if Wilhelms kid committed to say, IU or Florida. If OSU came calling, we'd see him flip to OSU

 

[billmac91]

I don't think Norvell survives this season, so will be interesting to see who the next coach is, and how that impacts this recruitment.

 

[pnuts34]

I don't think Norvell survives this season, so will be interesting to see who the next coach is, and how that impacts this recruitment.

I think this is the family wanting him at FSU more than anything. Idk if the coach will matter, similar to Raiola with Corn

 

[calibuck]

Nothing new here, but appears that nothing is over until it's over. Having committed to tOSU, looking around seems to be from 'a position of power' when visiting. Going to a lesser school (Free Shoes U), might enable him to earn more NIL (maybe change name to Free Spending U), and make Dad happy at the same time. Overall, would rather he bolt now, rather than sulk and wonder what might have been. Revisit, with Brede in the fold, maybe add the OL from PSU, call it a day and an upgrade. Seems as if tOSU loses a guy, and then replaces him with a player that is more highly ranked. Gotta like that trend.

 

[brodybuck21]

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KYBuck4858 3 hours ago
Aaron Thomas’s mom throwing out a go bucks at the end of the post. All the reports were that he won’t be in the class. Perhaps that’s not a done deal?