Ohio State offers 2026 offensive tackle prospect, four-star RB schedules visit

Kelvin Obot is the latest 2026 prospect to earn an offer from the Buckeyes.

On Thursday Ohio State officially named its new coaches and announced the promotions that were already public knowledge, but had not previously been confirmed by the program. All in all, the Ohio State coaching staff for the 2025 campaign seems to be set, and though that’s a while off, we’re actually just weeks away from spring football already.

With recruiting being a major theme all offseason, Thursday was no different with more visit news coming forth and yet another offer being dished out. Here’s the latest on all things Ohio State football recruiting.

2026 offensive linemen grabs Ohio State offer

With Tyler Bowen now at the helm of the Ohio State offensive line, one of the main aspects that has been talked about are his recruiting abilities. It’s no secret that Ryan Day wanted his new position coach to have more of a recruiting resume when it comes to not only success on the trail, but also in effort. Looking like it in just his short time wearing the Block O, the hope is his approach will pay off in big ways.

Seeming to be casting a wider net than in year’s past, more names are being added to the offer list. On Thursday that was the case once again, as Idaho native Kelvin Obot took to his social media to share the latest news in his recruitment that Ohio State had offered.

A 6-foot-5, 265 pound offensive tackle, Obot is currently the No. 147 player nationally and the 12th best offensive tackle in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite. Holding over 20 offers to his name, schools such as Auburn, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee, USC, and Washington are some of the bigger programs to already be in the mix, but Ohio State joining the fold brings another heavy hitter he’ll likely consider.

These latest offers seem to show a newer approach when it comes to offensive line recruiting. Yes, targeting only a handful allows a coach to really dial in relationships, but if it doesn’t result in commitments it’s a real shot to that strategy. A wider selection is what the Buckeyes need, and that is under way.

Big time running back locks in Ohio State official visit

Fresh off a national championship run led in part by two of the best running backs in the country, Ohio State’s recruiting of the position should speak for itself. What the Buckeyes were able to do with a pair of elite players was a perfect recipe for success, and it’s not out of the cards to believe that single recruiting pitch can be used to further the running back success as they look for the next great talents in line to come to Columbus.

Looking at taking two running backs in the 2026 class, Ohio State has yet to land a commitment at the position, but certainly has options among the best players in the country at that spot. Trying to secure top targets, it will be the goal of the staff to make sure the visits in the months to come are major difference makers.

Adding elite players daily to the summer official visit opportunities, yesterday Florida native Derrek Cooper had his official visit with Ohio State locked in with a June 20-22 stay. The No. 24 player nationally and third best running back in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Cooper completely fits the bill for what Ohio State and every other top program in the country is looking for.

A product of Chaminade-Madonna, the Buckeyes struck gold with Jeremiah Smith coming from the same prep program, and would love to see that pipeline continue. June will be a major opportunity for this staff, and Carlos Locklyn will be dialed in.

Quick Hits

• One more official visit planned worth noting, Ohio State will also play host to Texas native athlete, Brayden Robinson (Red Oak, Texas/Red Oak) for a multi-day stay this coming June. Slotted for the 13-15th, Robinson will spend much of his time with Brian Hartline as the 5-foot-8, 160 pound receiver takes in Columbus.

The No. 276 player nationally and 46th best receiver in class per the 247Sports Composite, Robinson is a different type of offensive weapon with his stature, but make no mistake about it — his offer list is a tell-all in terms of how well he plays the game.