The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to make a push for two of the best prospect in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
One of the key reasons why the Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day continue to dominate the college football landscape is due to the success on the recruiting trail.
Obviously, there have been multiple transfer portal additions that have helped the Buckeyes during the NIL-era, but other star players such as wideouts Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are prime examples of why high school recruitment matters in college. And for Day, this message has not been more clear.
2027 Five-Star Tight End Brock Williams
The Buckeyes' coaching staff has done a terrific job so far in the 2026 recruiting cycle, but it's the program's recent efforts in the following recruiting class that has received attention in the month of September.
2027 five-star tight end Brock Williams was recently named the No. 1 player in the country at his position on Rivals, which is big news for Day and the program as they continue to push for the rising star.
At 6-foot-5, 210 lbs., Williams has a unique skillset that has landed him on the radar of multiple power four programs. In his sophomore season at Libertyville High School, the Illinois product finished with 35 catches for 608 yards and seven touchdowns. This led to Williams participating in the Navy All-American Bowl and receiving over 40 division-one offers.
Luckily for Ohio State, Williams was in attendance for the team's week one victory over the Texas Longhorns. If the Buckeyes could land the highly-touted prospect, he would become the second pass-catching commit in the 2027 cycle alongside five-star wide receiver Jamier Brown. However, Day must compete against the likes of Texas and the Georgia Bulldogs in order to land Williams.
2027 Four-Star Linebacker Kaden Henderson
Looking at the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has struck gold at the linebacker position in recent memory with Cody Simon, Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese. Fortunately for the program, this trend could continue in the future with four-star linebacker Kaden Henderson.
As Rivals' No. 2-ranked linebacker in the 2027 recruiting class, Henderson announced his top 12 schools earlier this week, with the Buckeyes making the cut.
Henderson already possesses a perfect frame for a linebacker at the college level, as he currently stands at 6-foot-2, 200 lbs. Throughout his two seasons at Jesuit High School in Florida, the talented defensive prospect racked up 177 total tackles, six tackles for losses and five forced fumbles. His ability to be a force in both the run and pass game will allow him to become a perfect weapon on defense, especially in defensive coordinator Matt Patricia's scheme.
Similar to Williams, Ohio State must find a way to beat out a slew of programs in order to bring Henderson to Columbus. This includes two schools located in his hometown state in the Florida Gators and the Miami Hurricanes.