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Recruiting updated Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Angelo Smith athlete imageAngelo SmithS | Class 2027 | Rating 88
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 88Ohio State Committed
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  2. Brady Edmunds athlete imageBrady EdmundsQB | Class 2027 | Rating 90
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Ohio State Committed
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  3. Brody McNeel athlete imageBrody McNeelOT | Class 2027 | Rating 88
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 88Ohio State Committed
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  4. Caden Moss athlete imageCaden MossOT | Class 2027 | Rating 94
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 94Ohio State Committed
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  5. Davis Seaman athlete imageDavis SeamanIOL | Class 2027 | Rating 90
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Ohio State Committed
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  6. Deontay Malone athlete imageDeontay MaloneCB | Class 2027 | Rating 89
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 89Ohio State Committed
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  7. DJ Jacobs athlete imageDJ JacobsEDGE | Class 2027 | Rating 98
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 98Ohio State Committed
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  8. Eli Johnson athlete imageEli JohnsonS | Class 2027 | Rating 88
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  9. Jaden Carey athlete imageJaden CareyCB | Class 2027 | Rating 88
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  10. Jamier Brown athlete imageJamier BrownWR | Class 2027 | Rating 98
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  11. Jimmy Kalis athlete imageJimmy KalisOT | Class 2027 | Rating 90
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Ohio State Committed
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  12. Karlos May athlete imageKarlos MayDL | Class 2027 | Rating 92
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 92Ohio State Committed
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  13. Kellen Wymer athlete imageKellen WymerIOL | Class 2027 | Rating 94
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 94Ohio State Committed
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  14. Marcus Fakatou athlete imageMarcus FakatouDL | Class 2027 | Rating 94
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  15. Mason Wilt athlete imageMason WiltIOL | Class 2027 | Rating 90
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Ohio State Committed
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  16. Prince Goldsby athlete imagePrince GoldsbyLB | Class 2027 | Rating 92
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  17. Quinton Cypher athlete imageQuinton CypherLB | Class 2027 | Rating 90
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Ohio State Committed
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  18. Wyatt Smith athlete imageWyatt SmithEDGE | Class 2027 | Rating 93
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 93Ohio State Committed
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  19. Jordan Donahoo athlete imageJordan DonahooWR | Class 2027 | Rating 86
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    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Ohio State Committed
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  20. Jordan Hall athlete imageJordan HallRB | Class 2027 | Rating 87
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    OfferedClass 2027Rating 87Ohio State Offered
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  21. Karon Eugene athlete imageKaron EugeneS | Class 2027 | Rating 90
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    Score 85Grade B9 src
    OfferedClass 2027Rating 90Ohio State Offered
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  22. Caden Waye athlete imageCaden WayeRB | Class 2027 | Rating 89
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    Score 78Grade C8 src
    OfferedClass 2027Rating 89Ohio State Offered
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  23. Tranard Roberts athlete imageTranard RobertsRB | Class 2027 | Rating 88
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    Score 77Grade C7 src
    OfferedClass 2027Rating 88Ohio State Offered
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  24. David Gabriel Georges athlete imageDavid Gabriel GeorgesRB | Class 2027 | Rating 98
    MonitorScouted
    Score 73Grade C8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 98Ohio State Offered
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  25. Sean Currie athlete imageSean CurrieTE | Class 2027 | Rating 89
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    Score 71Grade C8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 89Ohio State Offered
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Angelo SmithS | Score 100
Brady EdmundsQB | Score 100
Brody McNeelOT | Score 100
Caden MossOT | Score 100
Davis SeamanIOL | Score 100
Deontay MaloneCB | Score 100
DJ JacobsEDGE | Score 100
Eli JohnsonS | Score 100
Jaden CareyCB | Score 100
Jamier BrownWR | Score 100
Jimmy KalisOT | Score 100
Karlos MayDL | Score 100
Kellen WymerIOL | Score 100
Marcus FakatouDL | Score 100
Mason WiltIOL | Score 100
Prince GoldsbyLB | Score 100
Quinton CypherLB | Score 100
Wyatt SmithEDGE | Score 100
Jordan DonahooWR | Score 99

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Jordan HallRB | Score 88

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Karon EugeneS | Score 85
Caden WayeRB | Score 78
Tranard RobertsRB | Score 77
David Gabriel GeorgesRB | Score 73
Sean CurrieTE | Score 71
Antayvious EllisWR | Score 70
Jayden MilesRB | Score 68
Liufau LoumoliLB | Score 68
Chris WhiteheadEDGE | Score 67
Khamarian YoungWR | Score 67
Monshun SalesWR | Score 67
Vermont CarmackATH | Score 67
Wesley WinnATH | Score 67
Brady JohnsonTE | Score 66
Ahmad HudsonTE | Score 65
Jaxon DollarTE | Score 65
Monsanna Torbert Jr.CB | Score 65
Seneca DriverTE | Score 65
Benny Easter Jr.WR | Score 64
Brock WilliamsTE | Score 63
Jordan KarhoffTE | Score 63
Blake WongWR | Score 62
DeMarcus DeRocheATH | Score 62
Jordan Darren Djila TchuisseuS | Score 62
Princeton UwaifoOT | Score 62
Kemon SpellRB | Score 61
Landen Williams-CallisRB | Score 61
Myson Johnson-CookRB | Score 61
SaRod BakerRB | Score 61
Kaylon BaileyLB | Score 60
Parker NewmanTE | Score 60
Zayden SmithATH | Score 60
Colt LumprisTE | Score 59
D'Angelo WhiteTE | Score 59
Mason OglesbyTE | Score 59
Tommy DouglasTE | Score 59
Anthony Cartwright IIITE | Score 58
Colton JohnsonTE | Score 58
Grant HavilandTE | Score 58
JT GeraciTE | Score 58
Max PattersonTE | Score 58
Trae TaylorQB | Score 58
Zac FaresTE | Score 58
Emmanuel MosesS | Score 57
Holden NiemiTE | Score 57
CJ CowleyRB | Score 56
Trey MartinRB | Score 56
Tyson RobinsonRB | Score 56
A'mir SearsATH | Score 55
Abraham SesayEDGE | Score 55
Anthony SweeneyEDGE | Score 55
Aroson Randle Jr.LB | Score 55
Cooper WittenATH | Score 55
Dakota GuerrantWR | Score 55
Danny LangCB | Score 55
David FolorunshoDL | Score 55
Easton RoyalWR | Score 55
Elijah KimbleRB | Score 55
Eric McFarland IIIWR | Score 55
Gabriel Osborne Jr.CB | Score 55
Hayden SteppCB | Score 55
Honor Fa'alave-JohnsonATH | Score 55
Ismael CamaraOT | Score 55
Jalen BrewsterDL | Score 55
James HalterOT | Score 55
JayQuan SnellS | Score 55
Jhadyn NelsonLB | Score 55
Joshua DobsonCB | Score 55
Judah LancasterTE | Score 55
Kaden HendersonLB | Score 55
Kaeden PennyIOL | Score 55
Kamarui DorseyS | Score 55
Kasi CurrieDL | Score 55
Kennedy BrownOT | Score 55
Khamoni WilliamsRB | Score 55
KJ GreenEDGE | Score 55
Mark MatthewsOT | Score 55
Maxwell HillerIOL | Score 55
Mekai BrownEDGE | Score 55
Mitchell TurnerDL | Score 55
Myels SmithDL | Score 55
Nigel NewkirkRB | Score 55
Oluwasemilore OlubobolaOT | Score 55
Omarii SandersLB | Score 55
Osani GaylesWR | Score 55
Quentin HaleWR | Score 55
Rashad StreetsEDGE | Score 55
Raylaun HenryCB | Score 55
Semaj StanfordS | Score 55
Tae Walden Jr.ATH | Score 55
Terrance SmithOT | Score 55
Xavier HasanCB | Score 55
Xavier SabbATH | Score 55
Zyron ForstallEDGE | Score 55
Amir BrownRB | Score 54
Asa BarnesRB | Score 54
Brennen LaceyRB | Score 54
Kelvin MorrisonRB | Score 54
Noah RobertsRB | Score 54
Tai PhillipsRB | Score 54
Wayne Shanks Jr.RB | Score 54
Aaryn WashingtonCB | Score 53
Ace AlstonCB | Score 53
Aidan O'NeilEDGE | Score 53
Arwin JacksonRB | Score 53
Gavin WilliamsS | Score 53
Jake HildebrandOT | Score 53
Jatori WilliamsIOL | Score 53
Kaeden ScottOT | Score 53
Karnell JamesS | Score 53
Kelsey GeraldRB | Score 53
Kesean BowmanWR | Score 53
Roye Oliver IIIWR | Score 53
Ta'Shawn PooleS | Score 53
Terrance Grant Jr.RB | Score 53
Toa SateleLB | Score 53
Xavier BalaRB | Score 53
Cameron PritchettEDGE | Score 52
Censere GaylordCB | Score 52
Chance GilbertS | Score 52
Cooper HackettOT | Score 52
Jabarrius GarrorEDGE | Score 52
Jackson VaughnEDGE | Score 52
Joshua Sam-EpelleOT | Score 52
Julius JonesWR | Score 52
Kei'Shjuan TelfairCB | Score 52
Khalil TaylorWR | Score 52
Layton von BrandtOT | Score 52
Taven EppsLB | Score 52
Zane RoweDL | Score 52
Zayden GambleS | Score 52
Alifeleti TuihalamakaDL | Score 51
Brayden ParksDL | Score 51
Brayton FeisterATH | Score 51
Brian SwansonOT | Score 51
Briceson Thrower Jr.WR | Score 51
Caden JonesQB | Score 51
Cahron WheelerDL | Score 51
Cole ReiterOT | Score 51
Davion JonesS | Score 51
Deshawn HallWR | Score 51
Elijah HutchesonOT | Score 51
Jakoby DixonRB | Score 51
James Pace IIIEDGE | Score 51
John ArcherDL | Score 51
Jordan AgbanomaIOL | Score 51
Mikel StephenRB | Score 51
Roman IgwebuikeLB | Score 51
Wonderful Monds IVQB | Score 51
Adryan ColeS | Score 50
Ai'King HallCB | Score 50
Antonio KeeferIOL | Score 50
Brayden TysonATH | Score 50
Bryce WilliamsCB | Score 50
Cameron WagnerOT | Score 50
Carter JonesIOL | Score 50
Corey Hadley Jr.S | Score 50
Dewey YoungOT | Score 50
Donivan MooreDL | Score 50
Duvay WilliamsCB | Score 50
Elija HarmonDL | Score 50
Elijah PatmonDL | Score 50
Ezekiel AyangbileDL | Score 50
George ToiaDL | Score 50
Ja'Bios SmithLB | Score 50
Jackson RoperIOL | Score 50
Jamarkus PittmanDL | Score 50
Jayden Aparicio-BaileyS | Score 50
Joseph BuchananDL | Score 50
Josiah MoldenCB | Score 50
Julian CaldwellWR | Score 50
Junior SaundersOT | Score 50
Kal-El JohnsonOT | Score 50
Kaleb ElkinsS | Score 50
Kelsey AdamsOT | Score 50
Kenaz SullivanS | Score 50
Kobe RhymesLB | Score 50
Krew JonesEDGE | Score 50
Marquis EvansDL | Score 50
Marvin NguetsopDL | Score 50
Myles BakerS | Score 50
Myles McAfeeWR | Score 50
Nate CarsonOT | Score 50
Nate KambaDL | Score 50
Noah GloverLB | Score 50
Pole MoalaS | Score 50
Quentin BurrellWR | Score 50
Reed RamsierIOL | Score 50
Sean TatumIOL | Score 50
Seth WilliamsS | Score 50
Taelyn MayoCB | Score 50
Tavares HarringtonCB | Score 50
Tre MooreWR | Score 50
Trenton YanceyWR | Score 50
Za'Kari JohnsonATH | Score 50
Aamaury FountainCB | Score 49
Amarri IrvinLB | Score 49
Chaz GrayEDGE | Score 49
Damani WarrenWR | Score 49
Deven RobertsonDL | Score 49
Ian WalkerIOL | Score 49
Iveon LewisWR | Score 49
Junior Tu'upoS | Score 49
Justin WeeksDL | Score 49
Malakai TaufoouS | Score 49
Marcus JonesS | Score 49
MJ BurnettCB | Score 49
Myles SmithEDGE | Score 49
Ohimai OzoluaDL | Score 49
Reinaldo PerezDL | Score 49
T.K. CunninghamEDGE | Score 49
Taurean RawlinsWR | Score 49
Adriel RojasEDGE | Score 48
Akedran CrumelCB | Score 48
Amari VickersonDL | Score 48
Antwoine HigginsLB | Score 48
Braylon WilliamsLB | Score 48
Bryan PorterWR | Score 48
Bryce WoodsCB | Score 48
Cole CrawfordLB | Score 48
Derrick BakerQB | Score 48
Ellis McGaskinLB | Score 48
Errol Kerns IIIS | Score 48
Isaiah LeiluaLB | Score 48
Isaiah PhelpsLB | Score 48
Isala Aisa Wily-AvaS | Score 48
Jacob BurnsOT | Score 48
Jalaythan MayfieldLB | Score 48
Jamar ThompsonDL | Score 48
Jayce BrewerEDGE | Score 48
Khalil TerryS | Score 48
Larry Moon IIIS | Score 48
Lincoln MageoIOL | Score 48
Lucas RhoaOT | Score 48
Malachi BrownDL | Score 48
Maleek LeeDL | Score 48
Marquis BryantS | Score 48
Meshi DobsonEDGE | Score 48
Miguel WhitleyWR | Score 48
Mikyal DavisCB | Score 48
Munir LewisEDGE | Score 48
Qua FordIOL | Score 48
Ryan RobbinsOT | Score 48
Tyler AlexanderDL | Score 48
Caleb CooperATH | Score 47
Ethan CoachLB | Score 47
Isaac MillerEDGE | Score 47
Jake GodfreeLB | Score 47
Jonathan GaletteATH | Score 47
Josiah PoyerLB | Score 47
Samari HowardS | Score 47
Tre Warren IIIIOL | Score 47
Tristan DareIOL | Score 47
Waylon WootenDL | Score 47
Luke InjaychockIOL | Score 45
Max BrownLB | Score 45
Jayden DeanIOL | Score 44
Bryson BrownS | Score 43

Recruit Advisor Intelligence

Suggested actions

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  1. 1TE: refresh recruiting board coverageTE board | TE | Need coverage
    Need fitThis week

    High-need room lacks enough quality pipeline. Do not stack extra high-school bodies if transfer experience is the better fit. 8 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 0 committed, 0 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

    Director of RecruitingScore 46
    High need20 board targetsPipeline 00 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 0 source-backed
  2. 2Angelo Smith: protect commitmentAngelo Smith | S | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    S commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 88Ohio State Committed1 public socials
  3. 3Brady Edmunds: protect commitmentBrady Edmunds | QB | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    QB commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    GM / NIL LiaisonScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 90Ohio State Committed2 public socials
  4. 4Brody McNeel: protect commitmentBrody McNeel | OT | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    OT commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 88Ohio State Committed2 public socials
  5. 5Caden Moss: protect commitmentCaden Moss | OT | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    OT commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 94Ohio State Committed1 public socials
  6. 6Davis Seaman: protect commitmentDavis Seaman | IOL | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    IOL commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 90Ohio State Committed2 public socials
  7. 7Deontay Malone: protect commitmentDeontay Malone | CB | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    CB commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 89Ohio State Committed2 public socials
  8. 8DJ Jacobs: protect commitmentDJ Jacobs | EDGE | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    EDGE commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 98Ohio State Committed3 public socials

Roster fit

2027 position needs

Roster model updated Sep 18, 2026
TEHigh | Add new board targets

8 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 0 committed, 0 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

0 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 0 source-backed | Sean Currie, Brady Johnson, Ahmad Hudson
STMedium | Add new board targets

8 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 0 committed, 0 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

0 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 0 source-backed
RBCovered | Hold

7 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 0 committed, 4 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

0 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 4 source-backed | Jordan Hall, Caden Waye, Tranard Roberts
QBCovered | Hold

6 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 1 committed, 1 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

1 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 1 source-backed | Brady Edmunds, Trae Taylor, Caden Jones
DBCovered | Hold

23 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 4 committed, 8 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

4 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 8 source-backed | Angelo Smith, Deontay Malone, Eli Johnson
DLCovered | Hold

18 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 4 committed, 4 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

4 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 4 source-backed | DJ Jacobs, Karlos May, Marcus Fakatou

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2027 visits

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