The Ohio State football team is well into spring practices, working to shape the current roster despite showing some early rust in a recent open session. With plenty of time before the season kicks off, the Buckeyes are balancing on-field development with a relentless recruiting effort, frequently hosting top prospects for unofficial visits and setting up future ones. Already welcoming dozens of recruits this spring, Ohio State continues to expand its recruiting board, recently extending several official scholarship offers—some of which were proudly shared by the recruits on social media.
Four-star WR Damani Warren
Class: 2027
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV / Arbor View
Size: 6-foot-4 / 210 lbs.
247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 4 WR, No. 27 overall, No. 1 in NV
Recruiting Update: Warren headlined Monday’s announcements as the most notable prospect to receive a scholarship offer from Ohio State. The talented wide receiver has been making waves this spring and is emerging as one of the top names in the 2027 class. He already boasts an impressive list of offers from powerhouse programs such as Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, USC, and many others. While Brian Hartline is known for landing top-tier talent, the Buckeyes will need to gain some ground to become a serious contender in Warren’s recruitment.
Four-star DL Vodney Cleveland
Class: 2026
Hometown: Birmingham, AL / Parker
Size: 6-foot-3 / 305 lbs.
247Sports Composite Ranking: No. 16 DL, No. 135 overall, No. 9 in AL
Recruiting Update: Ohio State’s 2026 class is starting to take shape, but the Buckeyes are still looking to land their first commitment along the defensive line—a key focus area in this cycle. They’ve extended offers to nearly 40 defensive line prospects, and the addition of Cleveland to their target list reinforces just how serious they are. Still, they face stiff competition, as Cleveland also holds offers from a long list of top programs including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Texas, and many more.
CB Ace Alston
Class: 2027
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH / Anderson
Size: 5-foot-11 / 165 lbs.
247Sports Composite Ranking: N/A
Recruiting Update: Alston has been gaining momentum this spring, with his growing reputation outpacing his current recruiting ranking. Ohio State consistently prioritizes keeping top in-state talent at home, and Alston is quickly emerging as one of the most promising prospects at his position within Ohio, making him a key target for the Buckeyes.
Alston’s rising profile is reflected in the impressive list of programs pursuing him. He already holds over 20 scholarship offers from notable schools such as Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, USC, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Auburn, and many others, signaling that his recruitment is heating up on a national level.
TE Zac Fares
Class: 2027
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV / Arbor View
Size: 6-foot-5 / 220 lbs.
247Sports Composite Ranking: N/A
Recruiting Update: Tight end is a key focus for Ohio State in the 2027 cycle, and the Buckeyes have already extended offers to around a dozen prospects at the position. Fares is the latest to receive an offer, joining a growing list of targets. Similar to Alston, Fares’ recruiting ranking hasn’t quite caught up to the level of interest he’s receiving from top programs.
Despite being underrated in the rankings, Fares boasts an impressive offer sheet. He’s being heavily pursued by elite programs such as Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, USC, and many more—highlighting just how highly regarded he is nationally, regardless of his current ranking.
Quick Hits: Ohio State has expanded its spring visitor list, with several recruits set to take unofficial or official visits to campus soon. Below are some of the standout prospects who will be visiting the Buckeyes in the near future:
2026 WR Savion Lewis
2026 RB Carsyn Baker
2026 OT Chancellor Campbell
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