COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State football program is expected to sign three linebackers during the early signing period for the 2026 recruiting class, which lasts from Dec. 3-5. Learn more about these members of the Buckeyes’ recruiting class with this profile.

There might not be a better encapsulation of the changing nature of Ohio State’s view on recruiting than the 2026 linebacker crop.

The Buckeyes have blue-chip, top 50-level talent. They have in-state help. And they’ve got upside that presents them something that currently isn’t on the roster.

Let’s start with the obvious.

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