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Ohio State four-star OT target on campus for Buckeyes’ win over Western Michigan
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2026 four-star OT Sam Greer | via Mark Brennan-Lions, 247Sports
Ohio State had a 2026 high-priority OT on campus last weekend for the impressive showing against the Broncos.
Ohio State is now 2-0 after an impressive 56-0 victory Saturday against Western Michigan. After a sluggish start against Akron in the Buckeyes home opener, Saturday’s victory was something all of Buckeye Nation was hoping to see.
Buckeye Nation was not alone in their desire for an impressive showing, as Ohio State was also playing host to key offensive tackle target Same Greer (Akron, OH / Archbishop Hoban).
Greer is one of the Buckeyes most important targets early in the 2026 recruiting cycle. In the 2025 class, Ohio State has been able to earn commitment from four-star OT Carter Lowe. The Buckeyes also have commitments from three-star offensive linemen Jake Cook and Jayvon McFadden. However, the Buckeyes were unable to add a marquee name alongside this group.
After falling short at the position in the 2025 class, it is easy to see why offensive tackle is one of the bigger priority positions for the Buckeyes in the 2026 class. Additionally, Ryan Day and Ohio State have made recruiting in-state talents’ an important factor in the Buckeyes recruiting methods. This all points to Greer being one of the Buckeyes top targets at the position.
Thankfully, Greer was able to see the Buckeyes at their best as the team was impressive from start to finish on the field. Ohio State also had another recruiting tool in their arsenal for Saturday as the game was the first night game of the season, and Ohio Stadium was at its most impressive.
While Greer is an Ohio native and the Buckeyes should be contenders in his recruitment if not just for this, the Buckeyes do have some stiff competition for Greeer. Tennessee has been increasing its contact with him and has been making him feel like a priority recruit for them as well.
Greer took an unofficial visit with the Vols late in the summer, and the visit went very well. Greer will likely visit Tennessee later this season for an in-game experience, and the Buckeyes will likely try to get him to make a return visit. Additionally, he is also being recruited by Penn State, Boston College, Duke, Oregon, Missouri, West Virginia, Miami, Michigan, Miami, etc.
Greer is the No. 13 OT in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is the No. 173 overall prospect. He is also the No. 6 recruit out of Ohio.
However, in the end it was the home-state school that won — at least for now.
Thompson is the No. 8 SF in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and he is the No. 22 overall prospect. He is also the No. 2 recruit out of Ohio.
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Dan Hessler via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
2026 four-star OT Sam Greer | via Mark Brennan-Lions, 247Sports
Ohio State had a 2026 high-priority OT on campus last weekend for the impressive showing against the Broncos.
Ohio State is now 2-0 after an impressive 56-0 victory Saturday against Western Michigan. After a sluggish start against Akron in the Buckeyes home opener, Saturday’s victory was something all of Buckeye Nation was hoping to see.
Buckeye Nation was not alone in their desire for an impressive showing, as Ohio State was also playing host to key offensive tackle target Same Greer (Akron, OH / Archbishop Hoban).
Greer is one of the Buckeyes most important targets early in the 2026 recruiting cycle. In the 2025 class, Ohio State has been able to earn commitment from four-star OT Carter Lowe. The Buckeyes also have commitments from three-star offensive linemen Jake Cook and Jayvon McFadden. However, the Buckeyes were unable to add a marquee name alongside this group.
After falling short at the position in the 2025 class, it is easy to see why offensive tackle is one of the bigger priority positions for the Buckeyes in the 2026 class. Additionally, Ryan Day and Ohio State have made recruiting in-state talents’ an important factor in the Buckeyes recruiting methods. This all points to Greer being one of the Buckeyes top targets at the position.
Thankfully, Greer was able to see the Buckeyes at their best as the team was impressive from start to finish on the field. Ohio State also had another recruiting tool in their arsenal for Saturday as the game was the first night game of the season, and Ohio Stadium was at its most impressive.
While Greer is an Ohio native and the Buckeyes should be contenders in his recruitment if not just for this, the Buckeyes do have some stiff competition for Greeer. Tennessee has been increasing its contact with him and has been making him feel like a priority recruit for them as well.
Greer took an unofficial visit with the Vols late in the summer, and the visit went very well. Greer will likely visit Tennessee later this season for an in-game experience, and the Buckeyes will likely try to get him to make a return visit. Additionally, he is also being recruited by Penn State, Boston College, Duke, Oregon, Missouri, West Virginia, Miami, Michigan, Miami, etc.
Greer is the No. 13 OT in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is the No. 173 overall prospect. He is also the No. 6 recruit out of Ohio.
Quick Hits
- Ohio State saw 2026 four-star defensive edge target Zavion Griffin-Haynes choose to commit to North Carolina last weekend. Griffen-Haynes chose to commit to the Tarheels after visiting with them over the weekend. What comes as a surprise for the Buckeyes in his recruitment is that he recently visited with Ohio State and said they were his top school.
However, in the end it was the home-state school that won — at least for now.
- With all the talk around the football team lately, it could be easy to miss the Ohio State men’s basketball team and coach Jake Diebler making recruiting headlines of their own. The Buckeyes recently visited with five-star power forward Anthony Thompson (Hudson, OH / Western Reserve Academy) who is one of the top prospects in Ohio.
Thompson is the No. 8 SF in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and he is the No. 22 overall prospect. He is also the No. 2 recruit out of Ohio.
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