OSU Insider-Spring Football UPDATES- MAJOR Recruiting moves at OT
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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 ahead of signing day. He highlights key offensive line targets including 6'7" Pennsylvania recruit Jimmy Callis, in-state standout Davis Seaman, and Colorado's athletic Jackson Roper, praising the Buckeyes' expanded recruiting net under Tyler Bowen. The podcast also covers a surprise visit from Oklahoma cornerback Gabriel Osborne, a top-40 prospect with elite athleticism, and strong defensive line recruiting momentum with commitments like DJ Jacobs and interest in top-tier players such as Marcus Fakatou and Casey Curry. Devin emphasizes Ohio State's strategic patience, waiting for senior season film before pushing hard on recruits, a tactic that paid off last year with multiple flips. He expresses excitement for the upcoming spring game, particularly the potential impact of freshmen like Julian Sands and Tavian St. Clair, and discusses the team’s evolving offensive identity under new OC Arthur Smith. The episode closes with a trivia segment and a strong endorsement of Ohio State’s recruiting depth and financial readiness, especially in the defensive line class.
Ohio State is casting a wide net in recruiting, especially on the offensive line, with multiple high-profile targets like Jimmy Callis and Davis Seaman.
Gabriel Osborne, a 6'3" Oklahoma cornerback with elite speed and size, is a major surprise recruit in the pipeline after a recent visit.
The Buckeyes are poised to make a late push on recruits after senior season film evaluations, a strategy that worked well in 2025.
Defensive line is the most exciting position group in the 2026 class, with top talent like Marcus Fakatou and strong commitment from Larry Johnson.
Julian Sands and Tavian St. Clair are expected to see significant reps in the spring game, signaling a quarterback transition in the making.
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Recruiting Update: Offensive Line & Cornerback Targets
“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.”
Defensive Line & Strategic Recruiting Patience
“They had a lot of success doing that last year, like a lot of success. And we're seeing that based off of spring ball.”
Spring Game Hype & Freshman Impact
“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.”
Trivial Pursuit & Fan Engagement
A trivia segment is hosted with a question about the 2024 leading tackler, which was answered correctly by Steely. Devin uses the moment to promote fan interaction, encouraging viewers to send clips from the spring game and join the Scoop message board.
NIL, Recruiting Strategy & Final Thoughts
Devin discusses the rising cost of recruiting due to NIL, emphasizing Ohio State’s financial strength and ability to retain top talent like David Jacobs. He reaffirms confidence in the program’s process and ends with a call to action for likes, shares, and subscriptions.
“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.”
“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.”
“The defensive line is one group in this recruiting class that the piggy bank is going to be poured out for.”
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Ohio State Buckeyes
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Tyler Bowen
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Julian Sands
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Gabriel Osborne
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Jimmy Callis
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Steely
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David Jacobs
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Jackson Roper
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The Buckeye Scoop • 1h 0m • 4/9/2026
OSU Insider- Massive Practice Report!! More Guys Stepping Up!!
The Buckeye Scoop • 1h 0m • 4/9/2026
OSU Insider- Massive Practice Report!! More Guys Stepping Up!!
The Buckeye Scoop • 1h 0m • 4/9/2026
OSU Insider-Massive Practice Report!! More Guys Stepping Up!!
The Buckeye Scoop • 1h 0m • 4/9/2026
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