June 13, 2026

Ohio State targeting two 2023 OL from Southeast: Buckeyes Recruiting Roundup


COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State football program is considering expanding its offensive line recruiting efforts for 2023 beyond the 13 prospects it has already offered. And in a different region, too. The Buckeyes have built relationships with two Southeastern region offensive linemen that could soon end with offers. Three-star offensive tackle Joe Crocker (6-6.5, 310 pounds) of Franklin Road Academy (Nashville) and Sam Pendleton (6-5, 294 pounds) of Reagan (Pfafftown, North Carolina) High School have been contaile both players’ recruitments have been different up to this point, Ohio State has begun its evaluation of the two junior standouts. Offensive line coach Greg Studrawa first reached out to Crocker — the No. 362 overall player, No. 24 offensive tackle and No. 11 player from Tennessee — on Sept. 1. Crocker’s first offer came from Kentucky almost 21 months ago. Since then, he has accumulated 14, including Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi State,…

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