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2026 FL S Simeon Caldwell is a Buckeye!!!

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Tim Walton's nephew, it will help but won't make or break his recruitment

https://buckeyehuddle.com/2024/05/14/four-star-safety-has-surprising-tie-to-ohio-state/

One thing that Caldwell has appreciated so far is that Walton isn’t recruiting him like a family member, but rather building a coach/player relationship.

“He told me straight up, ‘we’re not doing the uncle thing’,” Caldwell recalled. “He’s just recruiting me just how he would treat any other person. He’s been doing a great job. He’s been getting all of the top athletes like Devin Sanchez, so he’s doing a great job and I feel like he’s doing the same with me.”
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Caldwell’s father, Mike, is a long-time coach in the NFL and currently with the Las Vegas Raiders. Because of that, Caldwell is wide open when it comes to location and distance from Jacksonville won’t be a factor in his recruiting process.
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The Hurry-Up: Four-star S Simeon Caldwell Schedules Three Visits to Ohio State, Buckeyes Offer CB Aaryn Washington, Ohio OT Adam Guthrie Commits to Clemson

Four-star S Simeon Caldwell schedules three visits to Ohio State, Buckeyes offer CB Aaryn Washington and Ohio OT Adam Guthrie commits to Clemson.
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Four-star Florida standout Simeon Caldwell announced he’ll take two trips to Columbus this spring and also return to OSU in June for an official visit. Caldwell will be at Ohio State March 29, April 12 and June 20 for his official visit. He’ll also visit Georgia, Michigan and USC this spring and has official visits locked in with Miami, USC and Notre Dame this summer.



The 6-foot-3, 185-pound safety is the nephew of co-defensive coordinator Tim Walton.

“Me and him have a great bond,” Caldwell said of Walton in June. “And he's a great coach, one of the best coaches in the country. He coached in the league. So it's just a great opportunity. I'll know that he'll be able to coach me to the best of my ability. I know he has my best interests at heart, so it would be a great opportunity to play for him.”

Caldwell is considered the No. 95 prospect in the nation per 247Sports’ composite rankings and was offered by the Buckeyes in January of 2024. He’s visited OSU several times throughout his recruitment, including in the fall for a gameday trip. Caldwell is the high school teammate of Ohio State 2026 tight end commit Corbyn Fordham.
 
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The biggest part of the visit was sitting down and meeting with Matt Patricia. The new defensive coordinator for the Buckeyes made a strong impression. He had time with coach Day, coach Walton, Matt Guerierri and others, but being around Patricia gave him the answers he was looking for.
“Meeting coach Patricia in person and starting to build that real relationship was key. We had spoken over the phone, but sitting down with him, getting to speak with him and learning that he is one of the smartest football coaches I have ever met was big.
“We went over the scheme, the way he sees things and knowing what is inside his brain is amazing. He has won Super Bowls, he was in the league for a long time and he is so smart about football.”
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Another great data point from Caldwell on Matt Patricia too.
 
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Four-star 2026 Safety Simeon Caldwell Commits to Ohio State​

By Garrick Hodge on April 3, 2025 at 10:43 am @garrick_hodge
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Ohio State keeps rolling on the recruiting trail.
Four-star Florida 2026 safety Simeon Caldwell, the nephew of Tim Walton, committed to Ohio State Thursday, giving the Buckeyes their ninth commitment of the 2026 class and the second safety in the cycle.
Matt Guerrieri and Walton continue their torrid stretch of recruiting this week, considering they landed the No. 1 safety in America, Blaine Bradford, on Monday.
Per 247Sports' composite rankings, Caldwell is considered the No. 95 prospect and No. 7 linebacker (he'll likely play safety at OSU) in the 2026 class.

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Four-star 2026 Safety Simeon Caldwell Commits to Ohio State

Top-100 safety Simeon Caldwell, the nephew of Tim Walton, commits to Ohio State.
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Caldwell was offered by OSU in January of 2024, and visited Columbus multiple times before eventually committing Thursday.

When Caldwell camped at Ohio State last summer, he smirked at the thought of potentially playing for his uncle. He'll get to live out that dream next fall.

“Me and him have a great bond,” Caldwell said in June. “And he's a great coach, one of the best coaches in the country. He coached in the league. So it's just a great opportunity. I'll know that he'll be able to coach me to the best of my ability. I know he has my best interests at heart, so it would be a great opportunity to play for him.”

Per 247Sports' composite rankings, Caldwell is considered the No. 95 prospect and No. 7 linebacker (he'll likely play safety at OSU) in the 2026 class.
 
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