As a result, Ohio State continues to find itself listed among the top schools for virtually all of the country’s most elite talent. This past weekend was no different, as another trio of blue chip prospects have the Buckeyes under heavy consideration.
Offensive line is obviously a massive area of focus for Ohio State in the current cycle. Position coach Tyler Bowen will have little time to stretch his legs in his new role, as the Buckeyes need to really restock the cupboard in an important 2026 class. Luckily, there seems to be no shortage of opportunities to land some big fish in this loaded group.
On Friday, Ohio State made the cut for yet another top-tier offensive lineman in four-star IOLÂ Tommy Tofi. The 6-foot-7, 335-pound California native cut his list from 30 offers down to a top eight, with the Buckeyes among that small collection of programs alongside Miami, Oregon, Tennessee, USC and others.
Tofi ranks as the No. 7 IOL and the No. 92 player overall in the 2026 class, per 247Sports’ rankings. Drawing some comparisons to former Outland Trophy winner and current Detroit Lion Penei Sewell, Tofi has played both guard and tackle at a high level. Despite his large stature, the Archbishop Riordan product moves incredibly well, also showcasing his athleticism on the basketball court as well as in the shot-put.
Keeping with the theme of offensive line, Ohio State also made the cut for four-star OTÂ Deacon Schmitt. With more than two dozen offers to his name, the Colorado native trimmed his list down to a final eight, with the Buckeyes among that group alongside Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, USC and others.
