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tOSU Recruiting Discussion

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See the wisdom in all the above posts. Clearly, Frye has whiffed on the 5*s so far. Certainly this year's OL will be the litmus test on whether he can coach up these 3 & 4*s. Kinda believe what Chip said, "these OL guys look good" or some paraphrase, and that's why they stood pat. If the OL performs, hopefully well enough to win a Nati, then these OL recruits will be more interested. Do believe that the OL will be decent, just a question whether they'll be outstanding or not. Time will tell. Maybe having Chip here will put tOSU over the top at this position.
 
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And if he (and Chip) turn in a NC caliber peformance upfront, then the weighting of stars on the OL needs to be re-evaluated.
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First of all, GPA.

I'm pissed about the sniper approach to OL recruiting as much as the next guy. That being said, I don't get pissed when 3 stars get offered, because I place zero stock in the evaluation of OL by recruiting sites.

Sure, everyone can see the Sanders and Seatons of the world as elite talent, but after that select group it's really hard to project.

I think as the limit goes to.105 we will see a dramatic shift in OL offers.
 
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I was having a convo with some buddies about NIL, and the IMG game came up. The fact that they lost was one thing, but losing to a team from UT seemed quite odd. My friend(who is a booster for Miami) mentioned that IMG has seen a significant dropoff in talent due to state NIL rules changing by state. And yes, UT does allow NIL to HSers… It’s an interesting development to follow, as we may see less state movement due to NIL, but the rules are constantly changing and not all schools can participate(per the lawsuit from Faizon Brandon)
 
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Five-star 2026 Cornerback Elbert Hill, In-state 2026 Wide Receiver Jaeden Ricketts Among Key Recruiting Visitors for Ohio State's Season Opener

Five-star 2026 CB Elbert Hill and in-state 2026 WR Jaeden Ricketts are among the key recruiting visitors for Ohio State's season opener Saturday.
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Four-star 2026 defensive lineman Aiden Harris, a top-50 prospect in that class who has said Ohio State is his top school, was thought to be a potential visitor earlier this week, but his visit had not been confirmed as of Friday morning.

A list of prospects who are expected on campus this weekend can be found below. Commits are in bold.

Class of 2025​

  • Five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair
  • Five-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn
  • Four-star offensive tackle Carter Lowe
  • Four-star running back Bo Jackson
  • Three-star wide receiver Bodpegn Miller
  • Three-star linebacker Eli Lee
  • Three-star offensive lineman Jake Cook

Class of 2026​

  • Five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr.
  • Five-star cornerback Elbert Hill
  • Four-star wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt
  • Four-star wide receiver Donovan Murph
  • Four-star safety Nassir McCoy
  • Four-star defensive end Shaun Scott
  • Three-star wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts
  • Three-star linebacker Nathan Gersh
  • Three-star defensive lineman Jamarcus Whyce

Class of 2027​

  • Tight end D’Angelo White
  • Running back Elijah Kimble
 
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Guess it 'ain't over till it's over' is in play here. Also the grab bag of NIL loot. Auburn is surging, not certain why, but seems to be in tandem with Bama's 'fall' (even they're #2 in recruiting, and #4-5 in standings projections). Will be watching to see how this plays out, but in my eyes, there is some pretty darn good talent at CB already on the team. And more coming up. Go Bucks! :shrug:
 
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Guess it 'ain't over till it's over' is in play here. Also the grab bag of NIL loot. Auburn is surging, not certain why, but seems to be in tandem with Bama's 'fall' (even they're #2 in recruiting, and #4-5 in standings projections). Will be watching to see how this plays out, but in my eyes, there is some pretty darn good talent at CB already on the team. And more coming up. Go Bucks! :shrug:
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Jeremiah Smith gives the Buckeyes something they haven’t yet had under Ryan Day and Brian Hartline

A performance like that from a true freshman could further boost receiver recruiting if that’s even possible.
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Jeremiah Smith gives the Buckeyes something they haven’t yet had under Ryan Day and Brian Hartline​

A performance like that from a true freshman could further boost receiver recruiting if that’s even possible.

If you watched Saturday’s game, it’s likely you came away with the feeling that the hype surrounding true freshman Jeremiah Smith is more than warranted. An electric performance with six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns, that’s just the beginning of what will be a stellar season for the youngster.

If anything, Saturday could have even been better for Smith, who dropped his first pass that realistically looked like it could have gone for another score, but that’s just further proof to his ability that he can start a little sluggish and still finish with the numbers he did.

While you could speak to Smith’s stats ad nauseam, it’s the outside factors with recruiting that make the Week 1 performance that much more exciting for the program.

Since Brian Hartline has been at Ohio State, he has dominated in both the on-field development and recruiting with the guys he’s been able to bring in. A two-way street and strategy, it’s easier to develop the best players in the country at the position, but his constant track record of getting guys to the NFL cements him as the best receivers coach in the country.

Still, this past weekend showed something different for Hartline and Ohio State, and that’s watching a true freshman compete with the first-team offense and at that high of a level. Sure, the Buckeyes have played true freshmen before in games where they have a substantial lead, but seeing Smith start is an aspect the Buckeyes are now rolling out there for the first time in the Day era.

Guys like Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Marvin Harrison Jr. are among the latest receivers to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft, but not one of them started their first game as a true freshman — Wilson started toward the end of the year. The argument of “who they had in front of them” can be played here, but Smith also has a bevy of receivers in front of him who have been in Columbus long before he arrived.

All of this to say that Smith starting as a true freshman and performing the way he did should help continue to have the Buckeyes recruiting receivers at an elite rate, and potentially even boost the stock of Hartline’s room more, if that’s even possible, knowing how well they’ve done already.

Prospective players taking notice of early playing time​

Class of 2026 commit Chris Henry Jr. was on campus this weekend to watch his future team. The No. 1 player in the country and top receiver per the 247Sports Composite, any time you have Henry Jr. back on campus it’s a good thing. Giving him the chance to see what he could do once at Ohio State has to go a long way in his mind after seeing what a freshman is capable of.
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A list of prospects who are expected on campus this weekend can be found below. Commits are in bold.

Class of 2025​

  • Five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair
  • Four-star wide receiver Quincy Porter
  • Three-star offensive lineman Jake Cook

Class of 2026​

  • Four-star offensive tackle Sam Greer
  • Four-star cornerback Jordan Thomas
  • Four-star tight end Mack Sutter

Class of 2027​

  • Offensive lineman Reed Gerken
  • Offensive lineman Mason Wilt

Class of 2028​

  • Quarterback Neimann Lawrence
 
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Great to see tOSU planting their recruiting "seeds" with the likes of the 2026-2027-2028 recruits. Also that OL are being featured. Hopefully Frye is giving them something more than 'keep growing, working out' drivel and the usual 'come to an tOSU camp' to show us what you got. Well, maybe this is a good thing....Go Bucks!
 
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