COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State football program is expected to sign five defensive backs 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 position on Ohio State’s roster where players are asked to be more versatile than in the secondary.

Sure, with the changeover from former defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to current coordinator Matt Patricia, there have been changes. But the secondary and its versatility still help dictate how the defense can be run.

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