With Georgia being one of the best states in the country for producing college football players, it’s easy to see why Ohio State’s coaching staff spends time recruiting the Peach State.
Some programs sticking out more than others, Buford is a prep powerhouse annually, and the Buckeyes have had their fare share of success when it comes to recruiting wins thanks most recently to players like Eddrick Houston. Advantageous to go back to familiar territory, Ohio State did just that on Thursday when they
offered their latest Buford product.
Taking to his social media to share the news, 2028 edge rusher Luke Nabors now has the Buckeyes on a list of nearly 30 other programs to show heavy interest.
A 6-foot-4, 210 pound athlete and just a high school sophomore, Nabors is the No. 229 player nationally and 22nd best edge in the class per the 247Sports Composite . Schools such as Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Oregon, Texas, USC, and a host of others also included, the Buckeyes are a little later to the party, but hope to make up for it in a short period of time.
Sending assistant position coach Miguel Patrick on the road here, Nabors received his offer in-person, and from here the staff will look to get him up to Columbus for a chance to really see what they have to offer.
Pair of 2028 OTs get the nod from the Buckeyes
The pursuit for high end offensive linemen in the 2028 class continued this week when the Buckeyes made another new set of offers in Texas.
The first by way of four-star prospect Jai’Storm Knight, and it’s clear why they would do so. An incredible 6-foot-8, 335 pound frame as just a high school sophomore, top tier college programs are taking notice in droves and that now includes Ohio State.
The No. 180 player nationally and the 20th best tackle in the cycle per the 247Sports Composite, Tyler Bowen has the Buckeyes on a list that includes Auburn, Florida, LSU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, and more. A commonality to see that many in-state programs already after him, Ohio State may have their work cut out for themselves, but when it comes to recruiting Texas they do it just as well as anyone in the country.
Sticking in Texas and at offensive tackle, the Buckeyes gave their second offer to R’Monie Edwards this week who also took to social media to share the news. One of the top-ranked players in the 2028 class at his position, Tyler Bowen loves what he sees from Edwards and certainly his status makes sense when you see the offer list and throw on the film.
A 6-foot-5, 310 pound tackle, R’Monie is the No. 36 player nationally and the fifth best at his position per the 247Sports Composite grades. Florida, Florida State, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, and others earlier to the race than Ohio State, the Buckeyes shouldn’t have much of an uphill battle for making up for lost time.
More names sure to pop in the coming weeks, Bowen has two more Texans to keep track of.
Quick Hits
Commitment season coming for several top priorities on Ohio State’s recruiting board, the Buckeyes won’t have to wait much longer to see how they fare for four-star linebacker AJ Randle, who has a commitment date now set for May 21.
A 2027 North Carolina native, Randle is the No. 95 player nationally and the sixth best linebacker in the class per the 247Sports Composite. Ohio State a consistent theme in his recruitment for the last few months, the Buckeyes will have to battle the likes of Florida, Georgia, Miami, North Carolina State, and South Carolina for his services.
Looking specifically at targets Ohio State would love to flip away from their current commitment status, you can include Benny Easter Jr. A 6-foot-, 200 pound receiver, Easter has been committed to Texas Tech since November of last year, but the Buckeyes and Cortez Hankton are putting the full court press on him to see if they can lure him away.
The No. 36 player nationally and the seventh best receiver in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite, Ohio State will see their best opportunity at changing his mind in early June when he’s in Columbus for his official visit.
