OSU Insider-Spring Football UPDATES- MAJOR Recruiting moves at OT
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In this concise yet packed episode of The Buckeye Scoop, host Devin delivers timely updates on Ohio State's spring football preparations and major recruiting developments, particularly on the offensive line and defensive backfield. He highlights rising prospects like 6'7" offensive tackle Jimmy Callis and 6'2" cornerback Gabriel Osborne from Oklahoma, both of whom recently visited campus and are gaining momentum in the Buckeyes' recruiting efforts. Devin praises the expanded recruiting approach under Tyler Bowen, contrasting it with past shortcomings under former coaches, and emphasizes the importance of evaluating high school recruits thoroughly amid the rising NIL landscape. He also discusses the upcoming spring game, expressing excitement over young talent like Tavian St. Clair and Jaquaden Guilford, while cautioning against overreaction. The episode concludes with a trivia segment where Steely wins a free ticket by correctly identifying Cody Simon as Ohio State’s 2024 leading tackler, despite widespread assumptions about Caleb Downs.
Ohio State is gaining momentum with top offensive line recruits like Jimmy Callis and Jackson Roper, emphasizing size, athleticism, and developmental potential.
The Buckeyes are aggressively pursuing elite defensive linemen, including Marcus Fakatou and Casey Curry, with strong recruitment efforts and a commitment to investing in the position.
NIL deals are now a major factor in recruiting, with top prospects demanding up to $8 million, making thorough evaluations essential before commitments.
Tavian St. Clair is emerging as a key quarterback prospect to watch in the spring game, with high expectations for his role in the upcoming season.
The spring game will offer early glimpses of new offensive schemes under new OC Arthur Smith and the impact of transfer portal additions.
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Recruiting Update: Offensive Line & Cornerback Targets
“If a coach Walt could pull this one out, that would be amazing.”
The NIL Era & Recruiting 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.”
Defensive Line & Spring Game Anticipation
“I'm excited to see Tavian out there. I expect him to get a lot of reps in this spring game.”
Spring Game Preview & Fan Engagement
Devin breaks down what to expect from the spring game, including potential quarterback play, defensive line pressure, and new talent like Jaquaden Guilford and Chris Henry Jr. He encourages fans to attend and submit video clips for the show.
Trivia, Community & Closing Remarks
The episode wraps with a trivia question about Ohio State’s 2024 leading tackler, which Steely correctly answers as Cody Simon. Devin thanks listeners, promotes 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.”
“If a coach Walt could pull this one out, that would be amazing.”
“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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Julian Sands
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Steely
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Liz
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Gabriel Osborne
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Tavian St. Clair
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