June 18, 2026

Ohio State recruiting: Defensive linemen still on top of wish list for Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? The Ohio State defensive line isn’t in any danger of going broke, but the riches might not be quite as embarrassing next season. No team with Nick Bosa and Chase Young returning as the starters at end will have any reason to complain, and simply having that talented pass-rushing tandem alone would make most programs jealous of the Buckeyes. But for a unit that has emerged as perhaps the deepest, most talented in the nation and routinely flaunts that wealth with a rotation that keeps all of those linemen fresh and involved, it’s time to start planning for the future. And while Ohio State surely realized that even before the decommitment last week of Brenton Cox, there’s almost certainly more urgency now as the early signing period continues to creep closer with a class that currently doesn’t include a defensive end at all. Ohio State somewhat unexpectedly…

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