Ohio State is staying plenty active when it comes to evaluating new names, and on Wednesday the 2028 class saw a new offer extended when Kentucky native John Paul Carrico took to his social media to share the Buckeyes were now in the mix.
A 6-foot-8, 295 pound offensive tackle prospect, Carrico is just high school sophomore, but already has incredible size for what the next level covets. He checks in as the No. 262 player nationally and 19th best tackle per On3. Offers from the likes of Alabama, Kentucky,
Louisville, and others to his name early on, the Buckeyes now in play should only increase the attention paid his way.
Earning his offer while on campus, Ohio State has certainly left a lasting impression and should use this to their advantage. Just one state away, John has ample opportunities to continue making stops in Columbus to see the program and Tyler Bowen and if any return trip is in the works, that will tell how interested both sides of this recruitment are.
Buckeyes gaining momentum with 2027 OT
Ohio State looks to be in solid position for offensive tackle target Jimmy Kalis. Thanks to multiple Crystal Ball predictions in favor of the Buckeyes, the current 2027 class may be that much closer to adding their latest commitment.
Things are trending in the right direction which would give the position it’s fourth member in a class shooting for both depth and top-tier talent.
A 6-foot-6, 280 pound Pennsylvania native, Kalis is the No. 308 player nationally and 31st best at his position per the 247Sports Composite. Nearly 50 offers to his name from every major program in the country, schools such as Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Texas, and plenty of others are in the mix, but it’s been Ohio State to see their name called this week by both Steve Wilftong and Alex Gleitman both of On3.
It’s been a little bit since Ohio State landed a commitment for their 2027 class, but those days could be numbered real soon.
Four-star DB back target sets commitment date
A player the coaching staff has already seen this spring, Florida native Zayden Gamble would be a major addition to Ohio State’s 2027 class. A St. Thomas Aquinas product, the Buckeyes have had plenty of success with the Fort Lauderdale prep powerhouse, but it’s been a bit since they landed their latest Raider.
Gamble took to social media on Wednesday to share this commitment plans for July 16. Ohio State is in his top four with Florida, Miami, and Notre Dame as the other finalists. Set to visit Columbus once again later this summer, Zayden’s official begins on June 5.
Miami will host him in May with both Florida and Notre Dame with the final two visits. Typically the goal is to get the last visit, but even going second, this staff should never be doubted.
A 5-foot-11, 190 pound safety, Gamble is the No. 193 player nationally and 18th best at his position per the 247Sports Composite. Just a few months before the decision is made, Ohio State’s staff will continue their efforts on why Columbus is the best place to be.
Fortunately, they’ll have another NFL Draft first round selection in the coming weeks to further prove their case.
Quick Hits
Making the short trek from Youngstown, Ohio State was able to play host to in-state native Anthony Blalock Jr. A 6-foot-5, 305 pound offensive tackle prospect in the 2028 class, Blalock has early offers from the likes of Florida State, Indiana, North Carolina, Penn State, and plenty more along with the Buckeyes.
