The Ohio State University football coaching staff extended scholarship offers to several top-ranked national prospects from the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes on Wednesday, May 21, 2026.
The aggressive recruiting push targets elite talent across multiple states, including Utah, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
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Key Offers Extended
According to the 247Sports Composite, the Buckeyes entered the race for 2028 offensive tackle Mataio Fano from Orem, Utah.
The 6-foot-5, 235-pound athlete is ranked as the No. 75 national prospect and holds over 20 offers from programs like Alabama, Miami, and Michigan.
Ohio State tight ends coach Keenan Bailey offered 2028 tight end Xevien Brinson from Georgia.
The 6-foot-6, 235-pound four-star is ranked as the No. 85 player nationally and the third-best tight end in his class.
The Buckeyes also offered 2028 defensive lineman Nikolas Stevens from DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland.
The 6-foot-3, 285-pound prospect holds additional offers from Colorado, LSU, Maryland, Miami, and Tennessee.
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In Pennsylvania, Ohio State offered 2027 safety Marcus Jones, ranked No. 269 nationally.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound defensive back has nearly 20 offers from schools including Michigan, North Carolina, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.
The coaching staff further expanded its West Coast target list by offering 2028 offensive tackle Samiu Taukiuvea from Utah.
Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 270 pounds, he is ranked No. 109 nationally and the 14th-best tackle in his class.
Recruitment predictions currently favor Ohio State for five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou, four-star linebacker Prince Goldsby, and four-star defensive back Deontay Malone, as reported by Steve Wiltfong of On3.
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Additionally, the coaching staff visited Springboro High School to evaluate three-star 2027 interior defensive lineman Carter Napier, who has not yet received an official offer.
