The Opening Drive 2/4: The Final 247 Composite Drops.

Three composite 5-Stars now call Columbus home.

Chris Henry Jr. (Photo Courtesy of Rivals)

Last week we discussed the newest edition of the Rivals rankings and now we have the final 247 Composite, which is our preferred recruiting rankings. The Buckeyes have three composite 5-star signees, and seven players in the top 75. Here is a recap of the final 247 Sports composite rankings for the 2026 recruiting class.

5* WR Chris Henry #14 overall

5* LB Cincere Johnson #16 overall

5* CB Jay Timmons #24 overall

4* WR Jerquaden Guilford #44 overall

4* Edge Khary Wilder #51 overall

4* OT Sam Greer #52 overall

4* S Blaine Bradford #73 overall

4* CB Jordan Thomas #103 overall

4* ATH Legend Bey #126 overall

4* OL Maxwell Riley #176 overall

4* S Simeon Caldwell #187 overall

4* DL Damari Simeon #215 overall

4* DL Emanuel Ruffin #246 overall

4* Edge Braxton Rembert #249 overall

4* LB CJ Sanna #261 overall

4* RB Favour Akih #302 overall

4* Edge Dre Quinn #368 overall

4* DB Khmari Bing #411 overall

4* WR Jaeden Ricketts #436 overall

3* TE Nick Lauter #543 overall

3* S Kaden Gebhardt #569 overall

3* OL Tucker Smith #600 overall

3* WR Brock Boyd #630 overall ( criminally underrated)

3* DL Darryus McKinley #630 overall

3* QB Luke Fahey #659 overall

3* DT Jamir Perez #810 overall

3* OL Landry Brede #896 overall

3* OL Mason Wilhelm #1036 overall

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LATEST PODCASTS:

• Ryan Day Opens Up on Several Key Topics

• Continuation of the Staff Makeup Discussion, a Portal Boom, and the 2026 Gauntlet Has Been Laid

LATEST ARTICLES:

• The Opening Drive 1/29: Navigating a Difficult Schedule, One Game at a Time

• The Opening Drive 1/28: The Final Rivals 300 For the Class of 2026 Drops and the 2026 Schedule is Here

• Opening Drive 1/27: Update on Where the OSU Class of '27 Currently Stands

  LATEST FILM ROOM:

• FILM ROOM: What Christian Alliegro Brings to the Buckeyes 2026 Defense

• FILM ROOM: Scouting New Ohio State TE Hunter Welcing and How He Fits the 2026 Offense

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Jersey Patches Incoming?

On January 23, 2026 the NCAA approved jersey patches for the fall football season. This will generate income for the universities, and potentially in quite a hefty sum. On Monday, Ohio State AD Ross Bjork confirmed that Ohio State is pursuing a partner for this endeavor. Wendys? Nationwide? Kroger? Cardinal Health? It will be very interesting to see who lands what should be a coveted advertising partnership.

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