But the majority of the room should return for the 2026 season, which means that Ohio State could indeed be finished recruiting at linebacker with just two pledges. As it stands now, there are not any easily identifiable targets on the board. Could that change in the coming weeks and months? Absolutely. But for now, Laurinaitis’ crop might be done.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been one of the best recruiting machines over the last decade since Urban Meyer transformed their approach into a nationwide effort. Being able to draw in top athletes from across the country has led to two National Championships,

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the reigning national champions and have a top-10 recruiting class nationally. They also boast arguably the top two players in all of college football with wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs.