June 16, 2026

Ohio State football jumps into the fray for four-star 2023 offensive tackle Olaus Alinen from Finland: Buckeyes Recruiting roundup


COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State football program took a swing on perhaps the most intriguing prospect the class of 2023 has to offer. On Wednesday, offensive line coach Greg Studrawa offered four-star offensive tackle Olaus Alinen (6-foot-7, 315 pounds) from The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut. Alinen is rated as the No. 125 overall player and No. 12 OT in the 2023 class. The top-rated player in Connecticut, Alinen, was offered after talking with the OSU coaching staff throughout November. “[Studrawa} said that I matched the requirements they are looking for,” Alinen told cleveland.com late this week. “In the classroom and on the football field, I worked hard enough to earn the offer.” Alinen’s journey has been much different than other members of his class. Originally from Finland, Alinen moved to the United States in January 2021 and has since become a fast-rising recruit. Alinen has received 34…

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