Ohio State Buckeyes Recruiting Picks Up Steam

Ohio State Buckeyes recruiting is picking up with two June verbal commitments for the Class of 2027.

The Buckeyes landed four-star CB Deontay Malone and four-star CB Jaden Carey, boosting their secondary.

What happened?

Ohio State had an eventful month of official football recruiting visits, with plenty of targets announcing soon.

The Buckeyes are linked to five-star prospects in the current cycle, as well as the 2028 and 2029 classes.

Commitments

Four-star CB Deontay Malone committed to the Buckeyes, a big get for the team, which didn't have a cornerback on the board.

Malone is the No. 33 corner in the 247Sports Composite and made his decision public just two days after his June 12 visit.

Four-star CB Jaden Carey joined the secondary, continuing the Buckeyes' success at powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

What's next?

The Buckeyes have a long way to go before the start of the season, with more than two months until they face Ball State Cardinals on September 5, 2026.

Ohio State is still looking to improve along the interior defensive line, with three edge rushers committed already.

The Buckeyes got the last visit for the No. 14 defensive lineman in the country, Karlos May of Birmingham, Ala.

Scheduled announcements to watch

Caden Moss is expected to pick between Ohio State and Ole Miss on June 26, which would be an important get for offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.

Blake Wong is another target for the Buckeyes, who are hoping to add to the receiver group.

And with the recruiting process heating up, the Buckeyes are looking to make a push for the top prospects.

But they face stiff competition from other top programs, including USC, which is likely to get involved in the recruitment of 2029 class WR Austin Miller.

So the Buckeyes will need to stay focused and aggressive in their pursuit of top talent.

The next few weeks will be crucial in shaping the future of the Ohio State Buckeyes recruiting class.

With the season opener against Ball State Cardinals on September 5, 2026, just around the corner, the Buckeyes are looking to make a strong statement.