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2026 NC DE Zavion Griffin-Haynes (North Carolina Verbal)

Zavion Griffin-Haynes says OSU is currently his No. 1 team​

A top-150 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class has shared glowing reviews of Ohio State.

Per On3, four-star North Carolina defensive end Zavion Griffin-Haynes has said OSU is currently the No. 1 team in his recruitment right now, partly because of defensive line coach Larry Johnson.

“Ohio State is No. 1 on my list at this moment,” Griffin-Haynes told On3. “The history behind the program makes Ohio State stand out. It is such a great program. Coach Larry Johnson is a big reason too. He has coached great players that play my position, so I can definitely trust him with my future.”

Griffin-Haynes visited OSU in June and earned a Buckeyes offer following an impressive recruiting camp and workout in front of Johnson. He’s considered the No. 130 player and No. 11 edge prospect per 247Sports’ 2026 composite rankings. The 6-foot-6, 220-pounder is likely going to make a decision sometime next summer, but the Buckeyes are off to a roaring start here.

 
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Chad Simmons says Aiden Harris and Zavion Griffin-Haynes are both trending to commit early and Ohio State is the favorite for both elite edge rushers out of North Carolina.
 
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