Not only is this a big weekend on the field for Ohio State Football, it’s a big one off the field as well.
Recruiting is the lifeblood of every program and the reason why the Buckeyes have been able to have continued success on the field is directly attributed to the level of prospects that enter the program.
Ohio State annually ranks among the top schools in the country in the mythical recruiting rankings, so it should be no surprise that plenty of big time visitors will be on their way to Columbus this weekend.
Find out below a running list of prospects that have announced they will be at The ‘Shoe as the Buckeyes face off against Penn State. It must be noted that it’s not a complete list, but one that has been checked off via social media. We could see more attendees.
(Note: All recruiting rankings are via the 247Sports Composite Rankings.)
2025 Linebacker Elijah Melendez
Can’t wait to get to Columbus!!!🌰🌰 #BUCKEYES #OhioState @JLaurinaitis55 @CoachJimKnowles @JohnGarcia_Jr @SWiltfong247 @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @MikeM1127 @RyanShazier @BuckeyeRealm_ @OhioStateFB https://t.co/FT6ON9oaOg
— Elijah melendez (@Babyman3J) October 18, 2023
Bio
The Florida linebacker is ranked as the No. 21 player at his position, and 181st nationally. Melendez stands 6-foot, 2-inches and weighs 223-pounds, holding offers from multiple major programs.
2024 Tight end commit Damarion Witten
back home this weekend ❤️ #BuckeyeNation❤️ pic.twitter.com/v2yb9HQPgr
— Damarion Witten (@3Damarionn) October 18, 2023
Bio
Witten committed to Ohio State at the end of June, and is ranked as the No. 27 tight end and 445th overall prospect in the country. He stands 6-foot, 4-inches and weighs 215-pounds.
2024 Wide receiver commit Jeremiah McClellan
— Jeremiah Mcclellan (@jay_mac2481) October 18, 2023
Bio
McClellan committed to the Buckeyes in August and stands 6-feet, and weighs 190-pounds. He is ranked as the No. 15 receiver and 85th overall prospect.
2026 Athlete Elbert Hill
I will be at the Ohio state game this weekend @OhioStateFB @CoachTimWalton @CoachDuHart pic.twitter.com/k1Qajgplhn
— Elbert Hill (@Rockk114) October 18, 2023
Bio
The in-state athlete is currently unranked and is 5-foot, 10-inches and weighs 160-pounds.
2024 Quarterback commit Air Noland
See you there brudda 🌰📍 https://t.co/Ip2yKCcmQp pic.twitter.com/CcFdZgWdbE
— Pʀᴇɴᴛɪss Aɪʀ Nᴏʟᴀɴᴅ. (@AirNoland_) October 18, 2023
Bio
Committed since April, the lefty stands 6-foot, 3-inches and weighs 195-pounds. Noland is ranked as the No. 4 quarterback and 28th overall prospect, making him a 5-star recruit.
2026 Wide receiver commit Chris Henry Jr.
I will be back in Columbus this Saturday!! #GoBuckeys 🌰@brianhartline @CoachJordan82 @ryandaytime @BuckeyeRealm_ @REALPACMAN24 @CoachKRJones pic.twitter.com/H6QnLA5GTU
— Chris Henry Jr (@ChrisHenryJr) October 18, 2023
Bio
The first pledge for the Buckeyes in his class, Henry Jr. is 6-foot, 5-inches and weighs 185-pounds. He’s ranked as the No. 1 receiver and 4th overall prospects, a 5-star prospect.
2025 Edge Justin Hill
Im in Columbus this Saturday , at The Ohio State University #GoBucks #OH
— Justin “J-Hill” Hill (@justinnn10k) October 18, 2023
Bio
Another in-state prospect, Hill is ranked as the No. 14 edge and 149th overall prospect in his class. He stands 6-foot, 4-inches and weighs 215-pounds.
2024 Cornerback commit Bryce West
back home this weekend 📍@OhioStateFB #GoBucks🌰 pic.twitter.com/h7s0AUU3TC
— 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗰𝗲† (@bryvonny) October 18, 2023
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West verballed to the Buckeyes in June, is ranked as the No. 4 corner and 54th overall prospect in the country. He stands 5-foot, 11-inches and weighs 177-pounds.
2024 Wide receiver commit Jeremiah Smith
This Weekend 📍 pic.twitter.com/9lpHOy34Ok
— Jeremiah Smith ✞ (@Jermiah_Smith1) October 18, 2023
Bio
The top ranked player in his class, Smith made his commitment to Ohio State in December of last year. He stands 6-foot, 3-inches and weighs 198-pounds.
2025 Cornerback Devin Sanchez
I will be in ohio this weekend 🌰!! pic.twitter.com/QJxjbvXbFu
— Devin Sanchez (@Devin2416) October 18, 2023
Bio
The top ranked corner and No. 7 overall prospect in the 2025 class stands 6-foot, 1-inches, and weighs 170-pounds.
2026 Wide receiver Brody Keefe
I’ll be at THE Ohio State University this Saturday! 🌰🅾️ @myersparkfball @mauriceharris03 @coachjames29 @QBC_Charlotte @brianhartline @ryandaytime @RyanMayhew_ @N_Murph @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/pFBbKmmBRZ
— Brody Keefe (@BrodyHKeefe) October 18, 2023
Bio
The North Carolina receiver isn’t ranked at the moment and stands 6-foot, 3-inches, and weighs 185-pounds.
2025 Athlete Trey McNutt
Ill be at The Ohio State University this Saturday .
— Trey McNutt (@trey_mcnutt) October 17, 2023
Bio
The 2025 in-state legacy recruit is ranked as the No. 6 corner and 62nd overall prospect in his class. McNutt stands 6-feet and weighs 180-pounds.
2025 Linebacker Anthony Sacca
Back in Columbus this weekend🌰 pic.twitter.com/PgrydpwQBw
— Anthony Sacca (@saccaanthony) October 17, 2023
Bio
Hailing from the same Pennsylvania high school as Kyle McCord and Marvin Harrison Jr., Sacca is ranked as the No. 19 linebacker and 162nd overall recruit the 2025 class. He’s a Penn State legacy who stands 6-foot, 3-inches and weighs 225-pounds.
2026 Wide receiver Jabari Brady
I will be back in Columbus this weekend🌰@ryandaytime @brianhartline @CoachJordan82 pic.twitter.com/X5keCcPdRS
— Jabari Brady (@_jbrady1) October 18, 2023
Bio
Another elite Florida receiver as Brady is the No. 2 as his position and 15th overall in his class. He stands 6-foot, 2-inches and weighs 185-pounds.
2026 Offensive lineman Sam Greer
I will be in Columbus this weekend @CoachJFrye @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/E1RmZH3KZz
— Sam Greer (@Samgreer70) October 19, 2023
Bio
The in-state tackle stands 6-foot, 8-inches and weighs 290-pounds. Greer is ranked as the No. 10 tackle and 69th overall prospect in his class.
2024 Cornerback commit Aaron Scott Jr.
Back at da crib dis weekend❤️ pic.twitter.com/52Ow65NXrh
— Aaron Scott JR (@AaronScottJr1) October 18, 2023
Bio
The 6-foot, 2-inch, 190-pound future Buckeye made his verbal at the end of July. Scott is ranked as the No. 3 corner and 44th recruit in his class.
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