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 on the offensive and defensive lines. He highlights several key recruits, including 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 surprising visit from 6'3" cornerback Gabriel Osborne from Oklahoma, who could be a major addition if he commits. Devin emphasizes Ohio State’s strategic patience in recruiting, waiting until senior seasons conclude to evaluate players before making strong pushes—mirroring last year’s successful late surge. He also previews the upcoming spring game, expressing excitement about quarterback Julian Sands’ command of the offense, Tavian St. Clair’s potential role, and the emergence of young talent like Jaquaden Guilford and Kari Wilder. The episode closes with a trivia contest, where Steely wins a free ticket for correctly identifying Cody Simon as Ohio State’s 2024 leading tackler.

Key Takeaways
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Ohio State is building momentum with top offensive line recruits like Jimmy Callis and Davis Seaman, emphasizing size and developmental potential.

2

The Buckeyes are making a strategic push in recruiting by waiting for senior season film before committing, a tactic that paid off last year.

3

Gabriel Osborne, a top-40 cornerback from Oklahoma, visited and may schedule an official visit—could be a game-changing addition.

4

Defensive line is a top priority, with strong interest in 6'7" prospect Marcus Fakatou and a commitment to investing heavily in this class.

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Spring game will be a key opportunity to evaluate quarterbacks Julian Sands and Tavian St. Clair, with a focus on offensive command and defensive pressure.

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Chapters
0:00
5 min

Recruiting Strategy & Spring Game Preview

Don't get freaked out, Buckeye Nation. Trust and process. Wow, that was a good play too. They're going to do that again this year.

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5:00
7 min

Offensive Line Recruiting Updates

Devin details Ohio State’s growing momentum with offensive line recruits, spotlighting Jimmy Callis, Davis Seaman, Jackson Roper, and Kellen Wymer, praising Tyler Bowen’s wide-net approach and the program’s focus on big, athletic frames.

12:00
7 min

Cornerback & Defensive Line Targets

If a coach Walt could pull this one out, that would be amazing.

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19:00
7 min

Recruiting Strategy & NIL Realities

Devin discusses the evolving landscape of high school recruiting, emphasizing the financial risks of early commitments and how Ohio State’s evaluation-based approach reduces risk, citing successful flips and early commitments.

26:00
10 min

Spring Game Preview & Player Breakouts

I'm going to get pumped. First time we get to see these guys as close to live action as we've seen in quite some time.

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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
Don't get freaked out, Buckeye Nation. Trust and process. Wow, that was a good play too. They're going to do that again this year.
Devin11:47
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: 82.0
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Devin
Topics Discussed
offensive line recruiting92%defensive line recruiting88%cornerback recruiting85%spring football preview80%NIL and recruiting finances78%quarterback development75%recruiting strategy70%fan engagement and trivia60%
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Devin

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Tyler Bowen

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Spring Game

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Julian Sands

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Steely

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Gabriel Osborne

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Jimmy Callis

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Tavian St. Clair

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