Ohio State football 2026 recruiting class commitment tracker

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Though changes like Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), and the transfer portal have changed how rosters are put together in college football these days, getting things off on the right foot with a talented recruiting class is still the baseline of building a roster.

The Ohio State football program recruits at an elite level, and has for decades, and there are a few national titles to show for all the efforts. The same applies to the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and others over the last few years. Bring in the groceries to stock the shelves, cook the dinner, then supplement with other key ingredients -- that seems to be the recipe for success.

We keep tabs on what Ohio State is doing with its football recruiting and keep a recruiting commitment tracker for each of OSU's classes as players commit, all the way through putting pen to paper on National Signing Day and we are doing the same for the 2026 class that is also looking like another elite one in the country.

Here's a look at each of Ohio State's commitments with star and recruiting service rankings, measurables, and hometowns. We will continue to keep this tracker updated as the class takes shape, so check back often and get up to speed with where the Buckeyes' efforts go towards continuing the momentum it's had for a long, long time.

All recruiting services rankings are taken from the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Chris Henry Jr., Wide Receiver | 5-Star​

COMMITTED. #AGTG#GoBucks#BUCKEYENATIONpic.twitter.com/qvR4w01MJ3

— Chris Henry Jr (@ChrisHenryJr) July 29, 2023

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 5-inches, 205 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 13 national prospect, No. 3 WR, No. 2 in CA

More on Henry's commitment

Blaine Bradford, Safety | 5-star​

BIA https://t.co/4FuO7CXSxf

— Blaine Bradford (@Blaine1307) March 31, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 1-inch, 207 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Baton Rouge Catholic (Baton Rouge, LA)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 23 national prospect, No. 2 S, No. 2 in LA

More on Bradford's commitment

Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Wide Receiver | 4-star​

@kayyydeenn \|/ -> pic.twitter.com/0ZGo6O11ip

— Chris Henry Jr (@ChrisHenryJr) May 4, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 2-inches, 180 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 108 national prospect, No. 13 WR, No. 14 in CA

More on Dixon-Wyatt's commitment

Maxwell Riley, Offensive Tackle | 4-star​

BREAKING: 2026 4️ OL Maxwell Riley has committed to Ohio State! No. 7 ranked OT prospect and No. 2 player in Ohio (247Sports). pic.twitter.com/6x8vQGpJ0d

— The Buckeye Nut (@TheBuckeyeNut) March 11, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 5-inches, 280 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Avon Lake (Avon Lake, OH)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 129 national prospect, No. 8 OT, No. 6 in OH

More on Riley's commitment

Simeon Caldwell, Safety | 4-star​

BREAKING: Four-Star Safety Simeon Caldwell has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’2 200 S from Jacksonville, FL chose the Buckeyes over Notre Dame, USC, & Miami

“Ohio State is BIA for a reason. Best IN America.”https://t.co/63e0JszfVMpic.twitter.com/vyQxT9TPsI

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 3, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 3-inches, 185 lbs.

Hometown/High School: The Bolles School (Jacksonville, FL)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 105 national prospect, No. 6 LB, No. 13 in FL

More on Caldwell's commitment

Jordan Thomas, Athlete, 4-star​

BREAKING: Four-Star CB Jordan Thomas has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’1 185 CB from Oradell, NJ chose the Buckeyes over Notre Dame and Michigan

“It’s already written, THE Best in America! ”https://t.co/ibJHnJJ5vQpic.twitter.com/O813dJ20Rp

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 12, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 1-inch, 185 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 178 national prospect, No. 16 CB, No. 2 in NJ

More on Thomas' commitment

Sam Greer, Offensive Tackle, 4-star​

BREAKING: Four-Star OT Sam Greer has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’7 312 OT from Akron, OH chose the Buckeyes over Missouri, Florida, & Tennessee

“AGTG, best in Ohio stay in Ohio, GO Bucks”https://t.co/TR0lumBAprpic.twitter.com/jI2dDIxnXB

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 25, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 8-inches, 315 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Archbishop Hoban (Akron, OH)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 109 national prospect, No. 7 OT, No. 4 in OH

More on Greers' commitment

Jakob Weatherspoon, Cornerback, 4-star​

BREAKING: Four-Star ATH Jakob Weatherspoon (2026) has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’0 180 ATH from Avon, OH chose the Buckeyes over Penn State, Oregon, & Notre Dame

“BI️ here I come”https://t.co/POttaayfvypic.twitter.com/Qb6PP6AFj3

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 2, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 5-foot, 10-inches, 172 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Avon (Avon, OH)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 172 national prospect, No. 15 S, No. 9 in OH

More on Weatherspoon's commitment

Jaeden Ricketts, Wide Receiver | 4-star​

BREAKING: Class of 2026 WR Jaeden Ricketts has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’0 188 WR from Pataskala, OH chose the Buckeyes over Illinois, Toledo, Bowling Green, & Akron

“I’m down there somewhere! Go Bucks”https://t.co/bLETNTH8qxpic.twitter.com/CwOPGt7Bpl

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 16, 2024

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 187 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, OH)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 266 national prospect, No. 44 WR, No. 11 in OH

More on Ricketts' commitment

Favour Akih, Running Back | 4-star​

BREAKING: Four-Star RB Favour Akih has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’0 190 RB from Delaware, OH chose the Buckeyes over Miami & USC

“Thank you Lord, go Bucks”https://t.co/zAV6jHpl3Apic.twitter.com/2gzuCMVQV3

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 8, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 190 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Rutherford B. Hayes (Delaware, OH)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 166 national prospect, No. 14 RB, No. 8 in OH

More on Fordham's commitment

Corbyn Fordham, Tight End | 3-star​

Let’s do it BUCKEYE NATION!!@ryandaytime@CoachKee@OhioStateFB@DeshawnBrownInc@ToddFordham78https://t.co/BITzf6wysg

— Corbyn (@Fordhamcorbyn) November 28, 2024

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 187 lbs.

Hometown/High School: The Bolles School (Jacksonville, FL)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 474 national prospect, No. 23 TE, No. 68 in FL

More on Fordham's commitment

CJ Sanna, Linebacker | 4-star​

Buckeye nation I’m staying home! GO BUCKS https://t.co/RpNibnWsxP

— CJ ️️️️ (@Cjsanna07) April 4, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 3-inches, 225 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Olentangy (Lewis Center, OH)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 295 national prospect, No. 19 LB, No. 13 in OH

More on Sanna's commitment

Brock Boyd, Wide Receiver | 4-star​

After many conversations and prayers, I would like to announce that i’m committing to Ohio State. Thank you TCU for all that you’ve provided for me. I enjoyed building relationships with the entire staff. let’s get it!! @ryandaytime@brianhartline@CoachJordan82@coachrdodge… pic.twitter.com/CcjpDMBpKS

— Brock Boyd (@BrockBoyd_2) April 15, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 2-inches, 183 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Olentangy (Lewis Center, OH)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 377 national prospect, No. 57 WR, No. 50 in TX

More on Boyd's commitment

Tucker Smith, Offensive Lineman | 3-star​

I am proud and truly blessed to announce my commitment to continue my football career at THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!! GO BUCKS!!! @ryandaytime@Coach_Dickey@TylerBowen@oc_football@bkullos@N_Murphpic.twitter.com/R0ocC1xi5n

— Tucker Smith (@TuckerSmith77) March 26, 2025

Recruiting Bio​

Measurables: 6-foot, 5-inches, 280 lbs.

Hometown/High School: Sandra Day O'Connor (Glendale, AZ)

247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 643 national prospect, No. 56 IOL, No. 10 in AZ

More on Smith's commitment

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