OSU Insider-Spring Football UPDATES- MAJOR Recruiting moves at OT

The Buckeye Scoop38mApril 15, 2026

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Devin from The Buckeye Scoop delivers a concise yet packed update on Ohio State's spring football and recruiting landscape, emphasizing the Buckeyes' strategic shift toward a wider net in recruiting, particularly on the offensive line and defensive backfield. He highlights key recruits like 6'7" offensive tackle Jimmy Callis, in-state standout Davis Seaman, and the promising defensive line talent Marcus Fakatou, noting Ohio State's aggressive pursuit and confidence in their evaluation process. A major focus is on the spring game, where Devin anticipates seeing emerging talent like Tavian St. Clair at quarterback and young offensive linemen such as Sam Greer and Kari Wilder. He also discusses the growing influence of NIL deals, cautioning against overreaction to spring ball while expressing excitement for the team's depth and potential. The episode closes with a trivia segment and a reminder to engage with the show's community.

Key Takeaways
1

Ohio State is casting a wide net in recruiting, especially on the offensive line and defensive backfield, with key targets like Jimmy Callis and Gabriel Osborne.

2

The Buckeyes are expected to ramp up recruitment after senior seasons end, using film evaluations to make strategic commitments.

3

Spring game is a key opportunity to assess young talent, with Tavian St. Clair and several freshmen expected to get significant reps.

4

NIL deals are now a major factor in recruiting, with top prospects demanding high sums—Ohio State is prepared to compete.

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The defensive line class is a top priority, with strong interest in Marcus Fakatou and a commitment to investing heavily in this position group.

Chapters
0:00
5 min

Recruiting Strategy & Spring Game Preview

Devin opens the show with a brief intro, sets the tone for a shorter episode focused on recent recruiting updates and spring football excitement. He emphasizes Ohio State's shift to a broader recruiting approach and previews the upcoming spring game.

5:00
8 min

Offensive Line Recruiting Updates

I really like Jackson Roper. I really like the way he moves. Very athletic and might be out of the remaining targets. He's up there for me.

Highlight
13:20
8 min

Defensive Back & Defensive Line Targets

The Buckeyes are going to be ponying up for this defensive line class and Larry Johnson will be sticking around for this defensive line class.

Highlight
21:40
8 min

NIL, Evaluation & Recruiting Philosophy

You sign a high schooler, you give him half a million dollars, he shows up and you can kind of see that he's probably not going to be contributing his sophomore year anymore. You're letting him go. Well, that's $500,000 gone down the drain.

Highlight
30:00
8 min

Spring Game Expectations & Young Talent

Devin breaks down what to watch for in the spring game, highlighting Tavian St. Clair’s potential, Julian Sands’ command, and the emergence of freshmen like Kari Wilder and Jaquaden Guilford.

High-Impact Quotes
You sign a high schooler, you give him half a million dollars, he shows up and you can kind of see that he's probably not going to be contributing his sophomore year anymore. You're letting him go. Well, that's $500,000 gone down the drain.
Devin13:29
Viral: 85.0
The Buckeyes are going to be ponying up for this defensive line class and Larry Johnson will be sticking around for this defensive line class.
Devin16:27
Viral: 80.0
Ohio State got his commitment for a reason. Okay? So it's going to be extremely hard for somebody to pull him away from Ohio State, even if he is all about NIL.
Devin34:03
Viral: 75.0
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Devin
Topics Discussed
defensive line recruiting95%recruiting strategy and evaluation90%offensive line recruiting90%NIL deals in college football85%defensive back recruiting85%spring football game preview80%young talent development75%team culture and leadership60%
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Tavian St. Clair

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Buckeye Scoop

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Julian Sands

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The Buckeye Boys

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Kari Wilder

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Jimmy Callis

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Gabriel Osborne

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