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Ohio State offers four-star OT, set to host more recruits
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2026 four-star OT Keenyi Pepe via Andrew Ivins, 247Sports
Ohio State offered a top 100 OT in the 2026 class on Monday, and the Buckeyes will look to host even more recruits on campus this week.
Ohio State had a busy recruiting weekend. The Buckeyes played host to numerous recruits on official visits, and the work paid off as the team earned a commitment from 2025 four-star safety Faheem Delane. The commitment moved Ohio State ahead of Notre Dame into the top spot in the 247Sports Class Rankings, despite the Irish having seven more commitments than the Buckeyes.
Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff will not rest on their laurels, and are set to welcome even more recruits this week. With the Buckeyes back as hosts this week, the coaching staff also hit the recruiting road and offered one of the top offensive tackles in the 2026 class.
Four-star OT Keenyi Pepe (Bradenton, FL / IMG Academy) took to X Monday afternoon to announce his Ohio State offer.
The 6-foot-7, 295-pound lineman has already impressed in camp cycles, which has not gone unnoticed. He is already regarded as one of the top prospects at his position, and he has the offer sheet to prove this. Pepe holds more than 30 offers from some of the nation’s top football programs including but not limited to Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, etc.
Pepe’s recruitment really took off in the spring, and the Buckeyes obviously have some strong competition. No school has yet to separate themselves from the pack, but after attending the Oregon spring game, the Ducks may be the early favorite. Regardless, the Buckeyes are getting involved early enough to become real contenders for Pepe.
Pepe is the No. 7 OT in the 247Sports Composite, and is the No. 45 overall prospect in the 2026 class. He is also the No. 5 recruit out of the talent-rich state of Florida.
As was previously mentioned, Ohio State is going to play host to even more recruits this week following a weekend which saw the Buckeyes’ coaching staff host numerous recruits on campus for official visits. While this week’s visitor list already includes multiple big-name recruits, even more will likely add their names by the end of the week.
Below are just some of the recruits who plan to make the trek to Columbus in the coming days:
Class: 2026
Class: 2026
Class: 2026
The Buckeyes had a very successful weekend hosting official and unofficial visits. Reactions from the weekend continued to roll through X on Monday. Below are just some of those reactions:
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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 Keenyi Pepe via Andrew Ivins, 247Sports
Ohio State offered a top 100 OT in the 2026 class on Monday, and the Buckeyes will look to host even more recruits on campus this week.
Ohio State had a busy recruiting weekend. The Buckeyes played host to numerous recruits on official visits, and the work paid off as the team earned a commitment from 2025 four-star safety Faheem Delane. The commitment moved Ohio State ahead of Notre Dame into the top spot in the 247Sports Class Rankings, despite the Irish having seven more commitments than the Buckeyes.
Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff will not rest on their laurels, and are set to welcome even more recruits this week. With the Buckeyes back as hosts this week, the coaching staff also hit the recruiting road and offered one of the top offensive tackles in the 2026 class.
Four-star OT Keenyi Pepe (Bradenton, FL / IMG Academy) took to X Monday afternoon to announce his Ohio State offer.
The 6-foot-7, 295-pound lineman has already impressed in camp cycles, which has not gone unnoticed. He is already regarded as one of the top prospects at his position, and he has the offer sheet to prove this. Pepe holds more than 30 offers from some of the nation’s top football programs including but not limited to Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, etc.
Pepe’s recruitment really took off in the spring, and the Buckeyes obviously have some strong competition. No school has yet to separate themselves from the pack, but after attending the Oregon spring game, the Ducks may be the early favorite. Regardless, the Buckeyes are getting involved early enough to become real contenders for Pepe.
Pepe is the No. 7 OT in the 247Sports Composite, and is the No. 45 overall prospect in the 2026 class. He is also the No. 5 recruit out of the talent-rich state of Florida.
Ohio State to host more recruits this week
As was previously mentioned, Ohio State is going to play host to even more recruits this week following a weekend which saw the Buckeyes’ coaching staff host numerous recruits on campus for official visits. While this week’s visitor list already includes multiple big-name recruits, even more will likely add their names by the end of the week.
Below are just some of the recruits who plan to make the trek to Columbus in the coming days:
Four-star WR Brody Keefe
Class: 2026
Hometown: Charlotte, NC / Myers Park
Size: 6-foot-3 / 185 pounds
O-H@brianhartline @ryandaytime @RyanMayhew_ @parkerwereb8 @N_Murph @myersparkfball @coachjames29 @mauriceharris03 @QBC_Charlotte @roepro_athletes pic.twitter.com/KCqqbl9ZTO
— Brody Keefe (@BrodyHKeefe) June 10, 2024
Three-star QB Brady Palmer
Class: 2026
Hometown: San Diego, CA / Cathedral Catholic
Size: 6-foot-3 / 195 pounds
OT Hunter Caudill
Class: 2026
Hometown: Grapevine, TX / Grapevine
Size: 6-foot-3 / 265 pounds
More reactions from last weekend
The Buckeyes had a very successful weekend hosting official and unofficial visits. Reactions from the weekend continued to roll through X on Monday. Below are just some of those reactions:
2025 four-star WR Quincy Porter
Thank you Ohio State for the awesome visit!!!@ryandaytime @brianhartline @bccoachvito @BCBROTHERHOOD @CoachJordan82 pic.twitter.com/7JVq0Lg9q6
— Quincy Porter (@QuincyPorter18) June 10, 2024
2025 three-star OT Andrew Stargel
I had a great time on my OV in Columbus ! @ryandaytime @CoachJFrye @CoachSollenne pic.twitter.com/Xqw2Q46jIU
— Andrew Stargel 3️ (@astargel34) June 10, 2024
2025 four-star ATH commit Cody Haddad
2026 four-star safety Simeon Caldwell
Had an awesome time at camp and visiting Ohio State this weekend!!!️#BIA pic.twitter.com/bm5YcuKBu3
— Simeon Caldwell (@Sim_C24) June 10, 2024
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