Ohio State offers talented 2028 in-state prospect, set to host a top QB on Thursday

The Buckeyes dish out another two offers, including one to Ohio native Jameer Whyce.

Now nearly two weeks into June for Ohio State’s coaching staff, the recruiting news has been consistent. Previewed that this would be the busiest time of the year for their on-campus recruiting efforts, that has been the case thus far. With new offers going out, visits happening daily, and even the momentum of commitments, the Buckeyes are putting it all out there, and so far so good.

The commitment this week of Khary Wilder being a perfect example to the success this staff will have the rest of this month. Wednesday was more of the same, as visits, new offers and other various news was shared.

Buckeyes offer future in-state star

In many cases, Ohio State’s coaching and recruiting staff have their targets pretty much ready to go in the current cycles. The big-name in-state and national players being the guys the Buckeyes are typically focusing on, it makes sense when they have top five recruiting classes year in and year out.

Looking ahead and down the road, the summer camp opportunities provide a major opportunity for the staff to learn new names, and that’s always a welcomed development. A new name on the table now, the Buckeyes didn’t have to look far as they gave out their latest offer to Dayton, Ohio native Jameer Whyce.

A Trotwood-Madison product, Whyce comes from a very strong prep program that has produced plenty of division one talent over the years. With just one high school season under his belt, Whyce looks to be the next in line to carry on the tradition.

At 6-foot-4, 255 pounds, Whyce is already at an impressive frame for his young age. With over double-digit offers to his name, you see why Ohio State isn’t wasting anymore time getting familiar with this Ohio native. Unranked currently, it’s really only a matter of time before he’s listed as one of the top players at his defensive line position for the 2028 cycle.

Plenty of time for Larry Johnson and the Buckeyes to build a relationship now, look for defensive line recruiting to remain a priority in each class.

Ohio State dishes out new offer to 2026 linebacker

The majority of evaluations in the current recruiting class have been done to this point, but that doesn’t mean Ohio State isn’t still looking at new and other top players to fill their needs. At 15 commits in the fold and several more to go, this staff will continue their pursuit of top talent, and Wednesday a new name in the current cycle landed his latest offer.

Mississippi native TJ White is one of the latest to hear from the Buckeyes, and seeing his profile it makes sense as to why Ohio State is interested. A 6-foot-2, 225 pound linebacker, White is the No. 113 player nationally and seventh best at his position per the 247Sports Composite.

Holding 30 offers to his name and from many of the top schools in the country, Ohio State is late to the party, but with James Laurinaitis doing the bulk of the recruiting, the Buckeyes can make up ground as well as anyone else.

With one true linebacker committed thus far thanks to Ohio native CJ Sanna, the Buckeyes are ready to add additional players to the position group. While major targets have Ohio State in a great position, this latest offer shows the staff is leaving no stone unturned as they try and secure the top class in the country for the 2026 cycle.

Quick Hits

• Ohio State has their 2027 quarterback commit already locked up thanks to California native, Brady Edmunds, and with his recent visit to campus that has only been further confirmed. Still, any time the top player at the position is visiting it’s worth noting, and the Buckeyes will play host to Elijah Haven later today.

The No. 22 player nationally and top quarterback in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite, Haven will be on campus to see Ohio State and all they have to offer. Not impacting Edmunds and his status, this visit would get interesting if Ohio State extends an offer, but again, the Buckeyes have their guy in 2027 and that relationship seems to be as strong as it gets with Brady being the face of his class and a true peer recruiting leader.