In recent recruiting cycles, Ohio State’s ability to attract top-notch wide receiver commits has significantly bolstered its classes. Brian Hartline, the wide receivers coach, has successfully positioned the Buckeyes as the preferred destination for elite wideouts nationwide, positively impacting the team’s overall rankings.
Looking ahead to the 2025 recruiting class, Ohio State is poised to secure another impressive group of receivers, building on the success of landing two top-five players at the position in 2024.
In recent recruiting cycles, Ohio State’s ability to attract top-notch wide receiver commits has significantly bolstered its classes. Brian Hartline, the wide receivers coach, has successfully positioned the Buckeyes as the preferred destination for elite wideouts nationwide, positively impacting the team’s overall rankings.
Looking ahead to the 2025 recruiting class, Ohio State is poised to secure another impressive group of receivers, building on the success of landing two top-five players at the position in 2024. However, the current No. 4-ranked class is distinguished by its defensive emphasis, with five out of the eight committed prospects specializing on that side of the ball. Much credit for this defensive focus goes to Tim Walton, the cornerbacks coach, who has tirelessly traveled across the country to secure commitments from top defensive backs.
A recent highlight came over the weekend when the Buckeyes secured a commitment from Na’eem Offord, a five-star recruit from Birmingham, Alabama. Offord, ranked second among corners and sixth overall in the class, adds to the impressive defensive haul for Ohio State in 2025. With three top-100 overall prospects, all within the top 12 at their position according to 247Sport rankings, the Buckeyes’ recruiting class is shaping up to be a formidable force on the defensive side of the ball.
However, the current No. 4-ranked class is distinguished by its defensive emphasis, with five out of the eight committed prospects specializing on that side of the ball. Much credit for this defensive focus goes to Tim Walton, the cornerbacks coach, who has tirelessly traveled across the country to secure commitments from top defensive backs.
A recent highlight came over the weekend when the Buckeyes secured a commitment from Na’eem Offord, a five-star recruit from Birmingham, Alabama.
Offord, ranked second among corners and sixth overall in the class, adds to the impressive defensive haul for Ohio State in 2025. With three top-100 overall prospects, all within the top 12 at their position according to 247Sport rankings, the Buckeyes’ recruiting class is shaping up to be a formidable force on the defensive side of the ball.
