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Ohio State recruiting: State Secrets - Buckeye receiver locks in his signing day plans and the guest list for this weekend continues to grow with top targets
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Four-star commit Quincy Porter locks in his plans to be a Buckeye.
Ohio State’s class has taken some hits the last two weeks. The Buckeyes have lost multiple players simply because the program is not willing to pay more NIL money compared to other schools. The coaching staff has legitimate reasons for not wanting to over-pay these players who have yet to play a snap for Ohio State, and like it or not, that’s just the way it is.
Potential to see additional shakeup, it won’t be just on the losing side as the Buckeyes fully expect to add to their class as well this late in the process. With the early signing period about a week away, this staff has plenty going on, but Wednesday gave some positive news that at least one potential flip candidate is shutting things down and sticking with his Ohio State pledge despite the pursuit of other schools.
Four-star receiver Quincy Porter has seen his name in the headlines as of late as multiple schools tried to steal him away from the Buckeyes, the most notable being Penn State. Porter was in Happy Valley for an unofficial just a few weekends ago, and that certainly helped fuel the story that he could be a real threat to leave his Ohio State commitment.
On Wednesday, word from 247Sports came public that Porter was done entertaining other schools and was quoted as saying, “I am signing with Ohio State on December 4.” A big time win for the Buckeyes and Hartline, keeping the No. 56 player nationally and ninth best receiver in the class per the 247Sports Composite is right in line with how you want to finish a class.
One of the better play-making receivers in the country, it makes sense for schools like Penn State to try and swoop in late, but there’s no denying what playing this position at Ohio State can do for these players. Regardless of the last few weeks, Porter is locked in and will be a Buckeye officially come next week.
Throw out the records, the spread, and who is and who may not be playing this weekend. Saturday is The Game for a reason, and it’s drawing quite the guest list. Ohio State has a loaded set of visitors ready to be on campus this weekend, and Wednesday further cemented that narrative as even more top targets announced their visit plans to be in Columbus for the latest edition of the greatest rivalry in sports.
Zech Fort (Bradenton, Florida/IMG Academy) will have his eyes on Ohio State’s defense Saturday as he watches Caleb Downs and Lathan Ransom man the back end of the secondary. The No. 92 player nationally and the eighth best safety in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Fort is another top safety the Buckeyes are impressing early and often in the upcoming cycle.
Additionally, fellow class of 2026 receiver target Brody Keefe (Charlotte, North Carolina/Myers Park) will also be on hand for the rivalry game. A 6-foot-3, 185 pound athlete with over 20 offers to his name including Ohio State, Keefe is currently the No. 314 player nationally and the 48th best player at his position per the 247Sports Composite.
Already two receiver commits in the fold for the Buckeyes and Hartline, it will be interesting to see who else Ohio State goes after. Keefe is on that short list of names and will be back in town this weekend.
Right back to the defensive side of the ball and in the 2026 class, Simeon Caldwell (Jacksonville, Florida/The Bolles School) will make the trip up from the Sunshine State to see this noon affair. Another impressive talent, Caldwell is currently the No. 70 player nationally and fifth best at his position per the 247Sports Composite.
Also a player with an Ohio State offer already under his belt, this is another major chance for the staff to continue building the relationship they’ve begun, and also an opportunity for Caldwell to see an electric game day environment for the Buckeyes.
An incredible accomplishment and one of the more prestigious accolades a high school athlete can receive, not only is Grady proving his worth, but he also continues to be a solid peer recruiter for his future program as he tries to pitch other recruits into joining the Ohio State class. A major get for this staff, Grady is one of the more impressive commits not only for his on-field ability.
The latest rumor involving Coleman is that Penn State is convincing him not to visit Ohio State this coming weekend, and if that is the case, it makes the battle that much tougher. The Buckeyes won’t go away quietly, but getting him to Columbus for The Game would make things much easier as they try their best to sway him to stay at home for his college career.
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Quincy Porter | 247Sports
Four-star commit Quincy Porter locks in his plans to be a Buckeye.
Ohio State’s class has taken some hits the last two weeks. The Buckeyes have lost multiple players simply because the program is not willing to pay more NIL money compared to other schools. The coaching staff has legitimate reasons for not wanting to over-pay these players who have yet to play a snap for Ohio State, and like it or not, that’s just the way it is.
Potential to see additional shakeup, it won’t be just on the losing side as the Buckeyes fully expect to add to their class as well this late in the process. With the early signing period about a week away, this staff has plenty going on, but Wednesday gave some positive news that at least one potential flip candidate is shutting things down and sticking with his Ohio State pledge despite the pursuit of other schools.
Four-star receiver Quincy Porter has seen his name in the headlines as of late as multiple schools tried to steal him away from the Buckeyes, the most notable being Penn State. Porter was in Happy Valley for an unofficial just a few weekends ago, and that certainly helped fuel the story that he could be a real threat to leave his Ohio State commitment.
On Wednesday, word from 247Sports came public that Porter was done entertaining other schools and was quoted as saying, “I am signing with Ohio State on December 4.” A big time win for the Buckeyes and Hartline, keeping the No. 56 player nationally and ninth best receiver in the class per the 247Sports Composite is right in line with how you want to finish a class.
One of the better play-making receivers in the country, it makes sense for schools like Penn State to try and swoop in late, but there’s no denying what playing this position at Ohio State can do for these players. Regardless of the last few weeks, Porter is locked in and will be a Buckeye officially come next week.
The names for this weekend’s guest list continue to pile up
Throw out the records, the spread, and who is and who may not be playing this weekend. Saturday is The Game for a reason, and it’s drawing quite the guest list. Ohio State has a loaded set of visitors ready to be on campus this weekend, and Wednesday further cemented that narrative as even more top targets announced their visit plans to be in Columbus for the latest edition of the greatest rivalry in sports.
Zech Fort (Bradenton, Florida/IMG Academy) will have his eyes on Ohio State’s defense Saturday as he watches Caleb Downs and Lathan Ransom man the back end of the secondary. The No. 92 player nationally and the eighth best safety in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Fort is another top safety the Buckeyes are impressing early and often in the upcoming cycle.
Additionally, fellow class of 2026 receiver target Brody Keefe (Charlotte, North Carolina/Myers Park) will also be on hand for the rivalry game. A 6-foot-3, 185 pound athlete with over 20 offers to his name including Ohio State, Keefe is currently the No. 314 player nationally and the 48th best player at his position per the 247Sports Composite.
Already two receiver commits in the fold for the Buckeyes and Hartline, it will be interesting to see who else Ohio State goes after. Keefe is on that short list of names and will be back in town this weekend.
Right back to the defensive side of the ball and in the 2026 class, Simeon Caldwell (Jacksonville, Florida/The Bolles School) will make the trip up from the Sunshine State to see this noon affair. Another impressive talent, Caldwell is currently the No. 70 player nationally and fifth best at his position per the 247Sports Composite.
Also a player with an Ohio State offer already under his belt, this is another major chance for the staff to continue building the relationship they’ve begun, and also an opportunity for Caldwell to see an electric game day environment for the Buckeyes.
Quick Hits
- A committed player that has his importance growing by day thanks to the losses of two other defensive linemen in this 2025 Ohio State class, Zion Grady continues to be all Buckeye, and yesterday received his All-American Bowl jersey.
An incredible accomplishment and one of the more prestigious accolades a high school athlete can receive, not only is Grady proving his worth, but he also continues to be a solid peer recruiter for his future program as he tries to pitch other recruits into joining the Ohio State class. A major get for this staff, Grady is one of the more impressive commits not only for his on-field ability.
- Sticking with the defensive line trend, Ohio State is hoping to flip in-state athlete Chaz Coleman late in the process, as he is currently committed to Penn State and has been since earlier this November. An uphill battle thanks to just offering last week, the Buckeyes are hoping they can make up for lost time, but the Nittany Lions are certainly not going to let that be the case if they have anything to say about it.
The latest rumor involving Coleman is that Penn State is convincing him not to visit Ohio State this coming weekend, and if that is the case, it makes the battle that much tougher. The Buckeyes won’t go away quietly, but getting him to Columbus for The Game would make things much easier as they try their best to sway him to stay at home for his college career.
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