OSU Insider-Spring Football UPDATES- MAJOR Recruiting moves at OT
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In this concise but packed episode of The Buckeye Scoop, host Devin delivers timely updates on Ohio State's spring football preparations and key recruiting developments, particularly on the offensive and defensive lines. He highlights growing momentum with several top-tier offensive linemen, including 6'7" Pennsylvania recruit Jimmy Callis, in-state standout Davis Seaman, and Colorado’s athletic Jackson Roper, all under the recruitment efforts of Tyler Bowen. Devin praises the Buckeyes' broader recruiting strategy, contrasting it with past over-reliance on a few targets, and emphasizes the team’s patience in evaluating senior film before making commitments. A major focus is the defensive line, where the Buckeyes are aggressively pursuing elite prospects like Casey Curry and 6'7" Marcus Fakatou, with coach Larry Johnson confirming his commitment to stay for this class. Devin also discusses the impact of NIL deals, noting that top recruits now demand millions, and warns of the financial risks of misjudging talent. On the field, he expresses excitement for the upcoming spring game, spotlighting quarterback Julian Sands and backup Tavian St. Clair, as well as emerging freshmen like Jaquaden Guilford and Kari Wilder. The episode closes with a trivia segment, where Steely wins a free ticket for correctly identifying Cody Simon as Ohio State’s 2024 leading tackler.
Ohio State is casting a wide net in recruiting, especially on the offensive line, with multiple high-profile prospects showing interest.
The Buckeyes are investing heavily in the defensive line class, with Larry Johnson committed to staying and the program ready to spend for top talent.
NIL deals are now a major factor—top recruits are asking for $8M, and schools must evaluate players carefully before committing large sums.
Spring game will be a key opportunity to assess freshmen like Julian Sands, Tavian St. Clair, and Jaquaden Guilford.
Ohio State’s recruiting success is built on patience and film evaluation, not early commitments, a strategy that paid off last year.
Recruiting Strategy & Spring Game Hype
Devin kicks off the show with a brief intro, explaining his decision to slow down early recruiting coverage and focus on late-season evaluations. He sets the stage for a spring football update and highlights the upcoming spring game as a major event.
Offensive Line Recruiting Breakdown
“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.”
Cornerback & 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.”
NIL, Evaluation & Spring Game Expectations
“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.”
Trivia, Community & Closing
The episode wraps with a trivia question about Ohio State’s 2024 leading tackler, which Steely correctly answers as Cody Simon. Devin thanks listeners, encourages engagement, and teases a special episode for Thursday.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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Tyler Bowen
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Jimmy Callis
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