Ohio State got some tough news this week when 2026 Lewis Center (Ohio) Olentangy safety Kaden Gebhardt opted for Clemson over offers from the Buckeyes, Penn State, and Notre Dame. Anytime Ohio State allows a really talented football player to leave the Buckeye State,

Tyler Bowen and the Buckeyes have received a commitment from 2026 four-star OT Maxwell Riley, who is a prospect that the Buckeyes couldn’t afford to miss out on. Riley chose the

The in-state standout from Avon Lake picked the Buckeyes over Clemson. The top-100 prospect held close to 25 scholarship offers from around the country. Riley is the fifth commitment in the class for the Buckeyes and the second Ohio native joining wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts.

Ohio State has added an offensive line to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of four-star interior lineman Max Riley of Avon Lake, Ohio. Riley announced his decision to On3 on Monday. He is the 114th-ranked prospect nationally and fourth-ranked in Ohio in the 247Sports.

Riley is the No. 9 OT in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is the No. 114 overall recruit. He is also the No 4 recruit from Ohio. Ohio State adds to spring visitor list. Spring