The Ohio State football program is one of the best programs in the country when it comes to recruiting. They are a national recruiting program, and usually get most of the prospects they want. That is usually especially true in the state of Ohio. The best in Ohio stay in Ohio.
Ryan Day has made it a point since he took over as head coach to get the best prospects in the state of Ohio. The Buckeyes want to have homegrown talent from the high school ranks. Of course, they will only pursue that talent if there is no better talent elsewhere in the country.
For the 2027 recruiting cycle, the Buckeyes have the best recruit in the state in Jamier Brown. The five-star receiver was at the top of their board for a while. They actually have the top two recruits in the state. However, the Buckeyes don't have much right after that.
Ohio State's recruiting in the state of Ohio is lacking this class
According to the composite rankings, the Ohio State Buckeyes have just two of the top 10 recruits in the state of Ohio committed to them. That is way fewer than normal, even if the Buckeyes have the top two recruits, the other being offensive lineman Kellen Wymer.
Usually, the Buckeyes have at least the top five prospects in the state. They do have a chance to grab another one before the cycle is finished. The Buckeyes could still land Monsanna Torbert, as it is a fight between them and Michigan for his services. Ohio State feels confident about landing him.
Of course, recruiting is fluid every year. Different classes are stronger at different positions, so talent distribution changes every year. Ohio State's needs change every year, as well. They might need one position greater than another in a particular year, and that's clearly true this year.
Ryan Day will continue to recruit the best talent in the country
Day will not force recruiting in the state of Ohio if the talent isn't there. He will make sure that he gets the best players from wherever they are in the country. Even if the state of Ohio doesn't have a super strong class this season, the Buckeyes will make sure to get talent from elsewhere.
Next year, Day will likely circle back and see if he can get the best players from the state in the 2028 class. It is a little early to start focusing on the 2028 class, as the Buckeyes still have a lot of work to do in the 2027 class before they switch their main focus on the recruiting trail.
Day and his staff should be getting some good news soon, including getting a five-star recruit. The end of June has been solid, but the month of July should also be fruitful in that regard, as well. There's a very good chance that the Buckeyes finish with one of the best recruiting classes in the country by the time December rolls around.
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