Ohio State set to host transfer portal edge rusher, in great spot with 2027 RB

Spring ball may be over, but Ohio State is hard at work on the recruiting trail.

With spring football concluded, the priority once again is recruiting. A massive summer on the books for Ohio State, the coaching staff will soon play host to more major guests in the early weeks of June. With the 2026 and 2027 classes taking the most attention, the second transfer portal window also offers the Buckeyes a chance to improve their already impressive roster.

In the mix for some recent entries to the portal, the Buckeyes have one position that could use some depth, and they’ll take every opportunity to fill the need ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Buckeyes look to make waves in the portal

It’s no secret that Ohio State’s roster is once again among the more talented teams in the college football landscape for the upcoming season. Still, if there’s a position or unit that could use some additional depth in Columbus it’s on the defensive line.

Talent is not an issue for the top returning players, as the Buckeyes have key returners ready to make the most of their turn. But in a season that hopefully includes more games than ever, you have to rely on depth to make a real run.

That said, with the transfer portal open again, Ohio State is going to look to make the most of their opportunity. On Wednesday we learned that North Carolina edge rusher Beau Atkinson has early plans to at least give the Buckeyes a close look.

A 6-foot-6, 265 pound athlete, Atkinson is quickly one of the premier players to look elsewhere for the remainder of his college career. A three-star out of high school, Atkinson has racked up double-digit numbers in sacks and now grades out as the No. 149 player nationally and 20th best edge rusher per the 247Sports transfer rankings, which includes players who have already found a new home.

Likely hearing from several schools already, it’s Ohio State and Georgia who have quickly locked up visit dates, and the Buckeyes will do so as early as this weekend. A real shot at adding quality depth to the unit, Larry Johnson and the rest of the staff will roll out the red carpet for Beau while visiting.

2027 running back comes away impressed with Ohio State

Momentum in the 2026 class is leading to the notion that Carlos Locklyn and the Buckeyes are going to have a very impressive running back haul. Looking for two guys in this current cycle, Ohio State has put themselves in a great place, and sooner than later should be adding to their already loaded class.

Looking ahead, it’s never too early to get in on the 2027 players, and Ohio State has done just that with Tennessee native, David Gabriel-Georges. A 6-foot, 200 pound running back with over 30 offers to his name, Gabriel-Georges is not currently ranked via his 247Sports profile, but schools such as Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, and a host of others in the fold should tell you all you need to know about his skillset.

Taking his most recent trip to Ohio State this past weekend, Gabriel-Georges has reportedly risen to the top of the charts for the Buckeyes as Locklyn’s top target in the class and thoroughly enjoyed his time with the staff.

In just his short time in Columbus, Locklyn has proved he can recruit with the best of them, so it’s no surprise to see him once again appealing to the top players at his position.

Quick Hits

• The latest commitment in the 2026 class coming from Texas native, Brock Boyd, Hartline has his third receiver in the fold. A flipped TCU commit with tons of production at the prep level, Boyd has a lot of upside and is working on proving why Hartline was so high on his profile.

The No. 373 player nationally and 58th best receiver per the 247Sports Composite, it’s not going to be a shock by any means to see him rise up the ranks as he continues working as an Ohio State commit.