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Ohio State might not have to look too far for a second tight end in the 2025 class
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If the Buckeyes choose, an additional tight end from in-state likely makes the most sense.
Ohio State’s offense under Ryan Day and his tenure has thrived because of the talent on that side of the ball.
The quarterback position is what really decides the level of success the team will have, but every position on the offense has it’s fair share of importance to make the unit the best it can be. The Buckeyes perform best when they’re able to be multiple with their personnel, and the tight end position is a major aspect in making that possible.
Position coach Keenan Bailey has not even been in charge of the spot for two full calendar years now, but has already made a positive impact in his efforts. A group that has featured Cade Stover the last couple of seasons as it’s main weapon, the Buckeyes have been a bit up and down when it comes to this specific position, and that’s exactly why Bailey was a great promotion with how well he recruits.
Taking two tight ends in 2024 and currently at one in the 2025 class thanks to Oklahoma native, Nate Roberts, Ohio State is sitting pretty comfortably with their recent additions to a group that is fairly young especially when it comes to game experience.
That said, with the potential for the Buckeyes to bring in a larger class this 2025 cycle that could be upwards of 25-27 players, you can’t rule out the possibility that Ohio State could look at bringing in one more tight end to further increase the depth knowing how critical this spot is to Ohio State’s offensive scheme in both the running and passing game.
With the aforementioned Roberts already committed in this 2025 class, Ohio State has the top target and national tight end commit it wanted. The work isn’t ever over, and this staff needs to keep recruiting him to stay in the class, but the efforts Bailey put in paid off in a major way, which allows them to look ahead to future prospects in the upcoming class.
It also allows them to look at fellow 2025 players that may be worth a second look if an additional tight end is needed. In this case, a name to keep an eye on is Grant Houser. It’s important to note that Grant is currently committed to Louisville, but as it’s been seen before, if Ohio State starts sniffing around an in-state kid, it tends to catch their attention fairly quick.
A 6-foot-5, 230 pound athlete out of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Houser is every bit of the frame he measures out to. Having seen him compete in person last summer at a one-day Michigan State camp, Grant possesses some pretty impressive size that fits the mold of an in-line blocking tight end, as well as someone who can run routes in the pass game.
An offer list that includes most of the MAC schools such as Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Miami Ohio, and even some other larger schools such as Indiana, it does make sense to see why Houser quickly jumped on his Louisville offer by committing.
As for why Houser would be a potential option, his profile makes it seem like he’d be a player Ohio State could flip late in the process if they desired. Not the perfect comparison being from Indiana, but Ohio State has gone in and flipped players away from Louisville before, with Zen Michalski being a recent example.
If the Buckeyes were to extend the invitation to come in an camp this summer, maybe Grant would accept it and maybe he would not. But knowing how important the tight end spot is to this offense, the potential need for another addition makes that much more sense of going after an Ohio kid who would likely not be as hard to recruit or sway late in the game compared to more national based recruits.
Houser did camp at Ohio State last summer, a year can make a big difference in a recruitment both physically and athletically, and it does make sense for a potential second try. I am looking at Grant Houser as a potential option for further the depth of a room that really aids in what this offense can do.
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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
If the Buckeyes choose, an additional tight end from in-state likely makes the most sense.
Ohio State’s offense under Ryan Day and his tenure has thrived because of the talent on that side of the ball.
The quarterback position is what really decides the level of success the team will have, but every position on the offense has it’s fair share of importance to make the unit the best it can be. The Buckeyes perform best when they’re able to be multiple with their personnel, and the tight end position is a major aspect in making that possible.
Position coach Keenan Bailey has not even been in charge of the spot for two full calendar years now, but has already made a positive impact in his efforts. A group that has featured Cade Stover the last couple of seasons as it’s main weapon, the Buckeyes have been a bit up and down when it comes to this specific position, and that’s exactly why Bailey was a great promotion with how well he recruits.
Taking two tight ends in 2024 and currently at one in the 2025 class thanks to Oklahoma native, Nate Roberts, Ohio State is sitting pretty comfortably with their recent additions to a group that is fairly young especially when it comes to game experience.
That said, with the potential for the Buckeyes to bring in a larger class this 2025 cycle that could be upwards of 25-27 players, you can’t rule out the possibility that Ohio State could look at bringing in one more tight end to further increase the depth knowing how critical this spot is to Ohio State’s offensive scheme in both the running and passing game.
Taking another look at in-state prospects
With the aforementioned Roberts already committed in this 2025 class, Ohio State has the top target and national tight end commit it wanted. The work isn’t ever over, and this staff needs to keep recruiting him to stay in the class, but the efforts Bailey put in paid off in a major way, which allows them to look ahead to future prospects in the upcoming class.
It also allows them to look at fellow 2025 players that may be worth a second look if an additional tight end is needed. In this case, a name to keep an eye on is Grant Houser. It’s important to note that Grant is currently committed to Louisville, but as it’s been seen before, if Ohio State starts sniffing around an in-state kid, it tends to catch their attention fairly quick.
A 6-foot-5, 230 pound athlete out of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Houser is every bit of the frame he measures out to. Having seen him compete in person last summer at a one-day Michigan State camp, Grant possesses some pretty impressive size that fits the mold of an in-line blocking tight end, as well as someone who can run routes in the pass game.
An offer list that includes most of the MAC schools such as Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Miami Ohio, and even some other larger schools such as Indiana, it does make sense to see why Houser quickly jumped on his Louisville offer by committing.
As for why Houser would be a potential option, his profile makes it seem like he’d be a player Ohio State could flip late in the process if they desired. Not the perfect comparison being from Indiana, but Ohio State has gone in and flipped players away from Louisville before, with Zen Michalski being a recent example.
If the Buckeyes were to extend the invitation to come in an camp this summer, maybe Grant would accept it and maybe he would not. But knowing how important the tight end spot is to this offense, the potential need for another addition makes that much more sense of going after an Ohio kid who would likely not be as hard to recruit or sway late in the game compared to more national based recruits.
Houser did camp at Ohio State last summer, a year can make a big difference in a recruitment both physically and athletically, and it does make sense for a potential second try. I am looking at Grant Houser as a potential option for further the depth of a room that really aids in what this offense can do.
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