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's spring football and recruiting landscape, emphasizing the Buckeyes' strategic approach to recruiting amid rising NIL demands. He highlights key offensive line targets like Jimmy Callis, Davis Seaman, and Jackson Roper, praising Tyler Bowen's wide-net recruiting strategy after past concerns about Fry's narrow focus. The podcast also spotlights a surprise visit from Oklahoma cornerback Gabriel Osborne, a top-40 national recruit with elite athleticism, and discusses the defensive line's strength with prospects like Casey Curry and Marcus Fakatou, noting Larry Johnson's commitment to stay for this class. Devin stresses the importance of post-senior-season evaluations and patience, citing Ohio State's successful late-season recruiting surge in 2025. He expresses excitement for the upcoming spring game, particularly the potential impact of freshmen like Julian Sands and Tavian St. Clair, and previews the offensive transformation under new OC Arthur Smith. 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 targets like Jimmy Callis and Davis Seaman.
The Buckeyes are poised to make a late push in recruiting after senior season evaluations, following a proven strategy from 2025.
Gabriel Osborne, a top-37 national cornerback from Oklahoma, is a major surprise recruit with a visit and potential official visit in the works.
The defensive line class is a top priority, with Larry Johnson committed to stay and a strong financial investment expected.
Julian Sands and Tavian St. Clair are expected to see significant reps in the spring game, signaling a potential quarterback transition.
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Recruiting Strategy & Spring Game Preview
Devin opens the show with a brief intro, sets expectations for a short but informative episode, and outlines the focus: recent recruiting updates and spring football excitement. He emphasizes his shift to delaying heavy recruiting coverage until closer to signing day.
Offensive Line Recruiting Breakdown
“We all know what we struggled with when Fry was over-recruiting. He would zero in on guys, and if we didn't get them, we were stuck trying to flip people at the last moment.”
Cornerback 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.”
Defensive Line & Larry Johnson's Commitment
“Parents and recruits are literally asking that question face-to-face with him. And he is telling them, man, I'm going to be around, right? Like he told one recruit that he's sticking around specifically for this class because how much potential there is in this defensive line class.”
Spring Game Hype & Player Breakouts
Devin previews the upcoming spring game, highlighting key players to watch: Julian Sands, Tavian St. Clair, Jaquaden Guilford, and new offensive line talent. He encourages fans to send clips and predicts a strong offensive performance with more passing and defensive pressure.
“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.”
“We all know what we struggled with when Fry was over-recruiting. He would zero in on guys, and if we didn't get them, we were stuck trying to flip people at the last moment.”
“Parents and recruits are literally asking that question face-to-face with him. And he is telling them, man, I'm going to be around, right? Like he told one recruit that he's sticking around specifically for this class because how much potential there is in this defensive line class.”
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The Buckeye Scoop
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Tyler Bowen
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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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Liz
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OSU Insider- Massive Practice Report!! More Guys Stepping Up!!
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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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