The Opening Drive 5/8: A Class of 2027 Recruiting Update
The coaching staff hits the trail, and the entire offensive staff converges upon a key target.
The 2027 Class As It Stands
It’s been a minute since we’ve talked recruiting, and that changes right now! Before we talk about potential commitments, let’s take a look at how the class is currently shaping up headed into the crucial summer. OSU currently has 11 verbal commitments in the 2027 recruiting class, and sits ninth in the 247 Sports Composite Rankings.
The class currently has:
2 composite 5 stars
7 composite 4 stars
2 composite 3 stars
The Offensive Commits:
OH 5* WR Jamier Brown
OH 4* OT Kellen Wymer
CA 4* QB Brady Edmunds
VA 4* OL Brody McNeel
PA 4* OT Jimmy Kalis
OH 4* OT Davis Seamen
OH 3* OL Mason Wilt
The Defensive Commits:
GA 5* DE David “ DJ” Jacobs
TX 4* S Eli Johnson
NC 4* LB Quinton Cypher
FL 3* DB Angelo Smith
An Ohio vibe to the offensive side of the ball, especially in the trenches. Brown and Jacobs headline the class at this point, as both are in the top 21 national recruits.
The Big Fish
Earlier this week, the ENTIRE offensive staff met up while on the trail. The reason for the meetup was Chattanooga, Tennessee all world 5* running back David Gabriel Georges. (The S is silent.) Georges is the number 1 ranked player in Tennessee, and the number 2 ranked running back in the country. The Buckeyes will be in a heated recruiting battle until signing day with the home state Vols. The recruiting intel says that the Buckeyes will not be outbid for the services of DGG.
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The QB Situation
Brady Edmunds has been all Buckeye since committing on December 2, 2024. However, it seems the QB situation in this class might be worth monitoring. It originally seemed that OSU was looking taking 2 quarterbacks, as the flirted with Champ Monds who ended up committing to Notre Dame. However, it seems there might be more to it. UCLA seems to be pushing Edmunds pretty hard for a flip. Edmunds who is normally all Ohio State on his social media posted a photo with a UCLA coach on Thursday. In the wild world of recruiting I think the staff has a sixth sense for this type of situation, and this one seems no different as Coach Fessler has been a very busy man. In the last week alone, he has visited 4 quarterbacks.
Those 4 are:
Nebraska Commit 4* Trae Taylor
Oklahoma Commit 4* Jameson Roberts
Ole Miss Commit 4* Keagan Croucher
Alabama 4* Commit Trent Seaborn
It will be interesting to see how things go with this situation. I do think if there’s a break up between OSU and Edmunds that it will be a mutual decision.
Official Visit Season is Coming
The summer is by far the busiest time of year for official visits with the new calendar. Here is a look at the current official visit schedule. There will be changes to this, both additions and subtractions. Visits get started the May 29th weekend. As we approach these visit weekends, we will discuss each player prior to their visit weekend.
May 29th:
RB David Gabriel-Georges
DT Marcus Fakatou
WR Benny Easter
TE Mason Oglesby
DT Brayden Parks
CB Deontay Malone
DT Waylon Wooten
DL Nate Kamba
TE Sean Currie
WR Commit Jamier Brown
June 5:
Edge Justin Weeks
OT Ian Walker
CB Jaden Carey
RB Nigel Newkirk
OLB Kaylon Bailey
Edge Wyatt Smith
RB Jayden Miles
Edge Justin Weeks
OLB Prince Goldsby
S Eli Johnson (Commit)
Angelo Smith (Commit),
June 12:
WR Eric McFarland
WR Monshun Sales
S Kenaz Sullivan
CB Bryce Woods
LB Kaden Henderson
DT Jamar Thompson,
OT Caden Moss
OT Ryan Robbins
LB AJ Randle
LB Quinton Cypher (Commit)
June 19:
DT Karlos May
OT Kelsey Adams
CB John Meredith
DT Kasi Currie
WR Blake Wong
Edge Chris Whitehead
OT Kal-El Johnson
DT Maleek Lee
IOL Davis Seaman (Commit)
QB Brady Edmunds (Commit)
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