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10 hours ago
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Ohio State Dealt Bad News on Coveted Star on Thursday
Ohio State Dealt Bad News on Coveted Star on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Ohio State Buckeyes experienced both a high and low on the recruiting trail Thursday. The Buckeyes received a commitment from four-star linebacker Cincere Johnson. But the program also failed to land four-star edge rusher Luke Wafle. Advertisement On3's Steve Wiltfong reported Thursday that Wafle committed to the USC Trojans instead of the Buckeyes. "The Trojans were tracking for Wafle's commitment coming out of last weekend's official visit to Los Angeles," Wiltfong wrote. "Ohio State upped its NIL package and began to trend Wednesday morning. USC then made a counter-offer to that and ultimately got the pledge locked in. "We're hearing Wafle's package is between 2.2 and 2.6 million dollars over two years." Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Trojans quickly rose up Wafle's school rankings after he visited USC during the spring. In addition to Ohio State, Wafle chose the Trojans over the Penn State Nittany Lions, Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators. Advertisement Wiltfong wrote that Wafle also showed interested in the Oklahoma Sooners and North Carolina Tar Heels. The 247Sports composite rankings have Wafle rated as the No. 1 New Jersey prospect and sixth-best edge rusher in the 2026 recruiting class. The same set of rankings also placed Wafle at No. 55 overall in the entire class. It's a disappointing miss for the Buckeyes. However, with the addition of Johnson on Thursday, Ohio State still has 16 commitments and the No. 3-ranked 2026 recruiting class, based on the 247Sports ratings. At edge rusher, the Buckeyes have landed a commitment from four-star prospect Khary Wilder, who is the No. 241 overall recruit in the class according to the 247Sports composite rankings. Advertisement Related: Ohio State Gets Good News on Highly Touted Star on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Ohio State Gets Good News on Highly Touted Star on Thursday
Ohio State Gets Good News on Highly Touted Star on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Ohio State Buckeyes have a new recruiting commitment. On3's Mick Walker reported Thursday that four-star linebacker Cincere Johnson has committed to the Buckeyes. Advertisement "BOOOOOOM," Walker tweeted. "In-state linebacker Cincere Johnson commits to Ohio State. "The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Johnson is the No. 70 overall pick prospect in the 2026 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking." Johnson chose the Buckeyes over the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Alabama Crimson Tide. The linebacker also had offers from other elite programs. Johnson announced his recruitment decision following an official visit to Columbus, Ohio, last weekend. That was one of several trips Johnson took to see the Ohio State campus. Ohio State Buckeyes football head coach Ryan Day© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It's possible Johnson's family played a major role in the linebacker's choice. Advertisement 'They loved it,' Johnson told On3. 'So that plays a big role there. Their biggest thing was just being able to feel the brotherhood and the camaraderie. 'My family's biggest thing is their son is going to a place and wanting him to feel at home. And they felt that, that's what they told me this weekend. So just the living situation, the school aspect and the community, obviously.' The 247Sports composite rankings placed Johnson at No. 2 among all Ohio recruits in the 2026 class. Johnson was also the No. 8 edge rusher and a top 75 prospect (No. 71 overall), like he is on On3's overall rankings. With Johnson, the Buckeyes have 16 commits in the 2026 recruiting class. Their class is No. 3 overall according to 247Sports. Advertisement The USC Trojans and Texas A&M Aggies are the only schools ranked ahead of the Buckeyes. Related: Ohio State Gets Clear Message From Highly Touted Five-Star This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11 hours ago
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BOOM! Ohio State football lands 4-star linebacker for 2026 recruiting class
As things were trending, the Ohio State football team got positive recruiting news on Thursday when 4-star 2026 linebacker Cincere Johnson announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Out of Cleveland Glenville High School, Cincere seemed to be an OSU lean all the way, but in today's day and age of NIL money and all, you just never know. In the end, the pull to play for the Buckeyes and James Laurinaitis proved to be enough to land the priority target. Advertisement Ranked as the No. 8 edge defender and 71st overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting cycle by the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Johnson is being recruited as a linebacker and should fit the room nicely. Ohio State won over Johnson over the likes of Alabama and Penn State to stay at home and continue the Glenville pipeline from Cleveland to Columbus. Johnson brings versatility and size to the program at 6-foot, 3-inches, and 240-pounds. He can run and tackle, but can also come off the edge on a pass rush when asked to do so. His commitment brings the 2026 class up to 16 members as the No. 3-ranked class currently in the country according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings. Ohio State is still putting the final touches on its 2026 class, and you can bet that there will still be some more news in the near future on players that commit to this year's cycle. As things happen, we'll bring the news to you. Advertisement Read More | 2026 Ohio State recruiting commitment tracker Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X. This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: BOOM! Ohio State football recruiting: Buckeyes land 4-star linebacker
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WATCH: Highlights of Ohio State football's newest linebacker commit, Cincere Johnson
The Ohio State football recruiting efforts paid off in a big way on Thursday when 4-star linebacker Cincere Johnson announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Out of the pipeline that is Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio, the 6-foot, 3-inch, 240-pound Johnson should continue to make the linebacker room in Columbus a very good one for years to come. It's one thing to just hear about a commitment's recruiting service ranking and feel good about what the Buckeyes have landed; it's another to be able to get eyes on video highlights to see what he can bring to the program. We like to pull the previous high school season highlights from our friends at Hudl to provide you with some tangible evidence or what a commitment has done, and it's no different here. Advertisement Johnson should bring size, speed, and versatility to the linebacking unit. He's a top-notch tackler, but can also come off the edge to provide pressure and disruption. Read More | Ohio State football 2026 recruiting class tracker Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X. This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Highlights of Ohio State football's newest commit, Cincere Johnson
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WATCH: Highlights of Ohio State football's newest linebacker commit, Cincere Johnson
WATCH: Highlights of Ohio State football's newest linebacker commit, Cincere Johnson #hudl - Highlights of Ohio State football's newest commit, 4-star linebacker Cincere Johnson. — Buckeyes Wire (@BuckeyesWire) June 19, 2025 The Ohio State football recruiting efforts paid off in a big way on Thursday when 4-star linebacker Cincere Johnson announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Out of the pipeline that is Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio, the 6-foot, 3-inch, 240-pound Johnson should continue to make the linebacker room in Columbus a very good one for years to come. It's one thing to just hear about a commitment's recruiting service ranking and feel good about what the Buckeyes have landed; it's another to be able to get eyes on video highlights to see what he can bring to the program. We like to pull the previous high school season highlights from our friends at Hudl to provide you with some tangible evidence or what a commitment has done, and it's no different here. Johnson should bring size, speed, and versatility to the linebacking unit. He's a top-notch tackler, but can also come off the edge to provide pressure and disruption. Read More | Ohio State football 2026 recruiting class tracker Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
