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 football, focusing on spring football preparations and major recruiting developments, particularly in the offensive and defensive lines. He highlights key recruits like 6'7" offensive tackle Jimmy Callis from Pennsylvania, in-state prospect Davis Seaman, and Colorado’s athletic interior lineman Jackson Roper, all under the recruitment efforts of Tyler Bowen. The show also covers a surprise visit from Oklahoma corner Gabriel Osborne, who could be a major addition to the secondary. Devin emphasizes Ohio State’s strategic patience in recruiting, waiting for senior season film before making moves, a tactic that paid off last year with multiple flips. He expresses strong optimism about the 2026 class, especially on the defensive line, where top targets like Casey Curry and Marcus Fakatou are being pursued, with Larry Johnson confirming he’ll stay for this class. On the field, Devin previews the upcoming spring game, highlighting excitement around quarterback Tavian St. Clair, wide receiver Jaquaden Guilford, and the new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s influence. He also shares a trivia win for Steely, who correctly identified Cody Simon as Ohio State’s 2024 leading tackler, and wraps up with a call to action for listeners to engage on social media and the Scoop message board.

Key Takeaways
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Ohio State is making strong recruiting moves in the offensive line with high-potential tackles like Jimmy Callis and Davis Seaman, and is building momentum with athletes like Jackson Roper.

2

The Buckeyes are targeting top defensive line talent, including Marcus Fakatou and Casey Curry, with Larry Johnson confirming he’ll stay to help build this class.

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Ohio State is using a strategic, film-based recruiting approach, waiting until senior seasons end to make final decisions—proven successful in previous years.

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Gabriel Osborne, a 6'3" corner from Oklahoma, visited recently and may schedule an official visit, making him a key target for the secondary.

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Tavian St. Clair is emerging as a top quarterback prospect, with Devin predicting significant playing time in the spring game.

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Chapters
0:00
5 min

Recruiting Update: Offensive Line Focus

We've got Sam Greer in the boat, Carter Lowe. You've got to have those big tackle size. I mean, these past two years we're used to seeing essentially guards go out and play tackle for us.

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5:00
8 min

Defensive Line & Cornerback Recruiting Surge

Look at the athleticism. I mean, that looks like a safety linebacker coming downhill.

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12:30
8 min

Strategic Recruiting & NIL Realities

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.

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20:00
8 min

Spring Game Preview & Key Players

Devin previews the upcoming spring game, expressing excitement about seeing Tavian St. Clair, Julian Sands, and new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s schemes in action. He cautions against overreaction but admits he’ll allow himself to get pumped for the event.

28:20
8 min

Young Talent & Team Building

The host highlights several freshmen and transfer portal additions, including Jaquaden Guilford, Chris Henry Jr., and Kari Wilder, praising their potential and the team’s depth. He also discusses the importance of experience returning on the offensive line.

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: 90.0
Look at the athleticism. I mean, that looks like a safety linebacker coming downhill.
Devin10:28
Viral: 85.0
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: 80.0
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offensive line recruiting90%defensive line recruiting85%recruiting strategy and film evaluation80%cornerback recruiting80%spring football preview75%NIL and recruiting costs70%team building and depth65%fan engagement and community60%
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Tavian St. Clair

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Gabriel Osborne

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Julian Sands

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