June 9, 2026

Al Washington extends offer, sets huge impression for rising 2024 athlete Edwin Spillman: Buckeyes Recruiting Roundup


COLUMBUS, Ohio – If Al Washington took a StrengthsFinder assessment, he would certainly score Winning Others Over (WOO). The Ohio State linebacker coaches’ ability to set that first impression and build a relationship is well documented, and 2024 athlete Edwin Spillman is finding that out firsthand. The 6-foot-2, 201 pound prospect from Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tenn., became the sixth recruit offered from the 2024 class and the second linebacker after he recently camped at Ohio State on June 22. During the visit, Spillman became accustomed to the guidance and mentorship of Washington. “I just really liked his coaching style and how he coached up the recruits,” Spillman told cleveland.com. “He seems like a real great man, and a real great coach.” Spillman, who does not have a 247sports.com rating, played mostly the “Jack” linebacker position for Lipscomb Academy last season, which blends a mix of linebacker and defensive end.…

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