But the majority of the room should return for the 2026 season, which means that Ohio State could indeed be finished recruiting at linebacker with just two pledges. As it stands now, there are not any easily identifiable targets on the board. Could that change in the coming weeks and months? Absolutely. But for now, Laurinaitis’ crop might be done.

Several programs saw a commit or two jump up the list, including Notre Dame, Georgia, Oregon, Florida State and others, but no program has more to celebrate than Ohio State. The Buckeyes are, once again, reloading with the 2026 class.

A continuously updated list of the high school recruits who are committed to Ohio State as part of the 2026 recruiting cycle.