Ohio State University has secured a significant commitment from in-state linebacker CJ Sanna, a standout from Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, Ohio. Sanna, standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 225 pounds, chose the Buckeyes over offers from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Miami. Expressing his enthusiasm, Sanna stated, “Beyond blessed, Go Bucks 🌰.

Ohio State University has secured a significant commitment from in-state linebacker CJ Sanna, a standout from Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, Ohio. Sanna, standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 225 pounds, chose the Buckeyes over offers from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Miami. Expressing his enthusiasm, Sanna stated, “Beyond blessed, Go Bucks 🌰.

Sanna’s commitment marks the fifth in-state addition to Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class, joining offensive linemen Maxwell Riley and Sam Greer, cornerback Jakob Weatherspoon, and wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts

This brings the total number of commitments in the class to ten, positioning Ohio State’s 2026 class as the third-best nationally, trailing only USC and Clemson

During his junior season at Olentangy High School, Sanna led the team with 97 tackles and shared the team lead with seven sacks

His performance earned him first-team all-district and third-team all-state honors in Division I

Beyond the football field, Sanna showcased his athletic versatility by finishing as the state runner-up in the discus throw with a mark of 174 feet, 9 inches.

Recruiting services have recognized Sanna’s talent, with On3.com ranking him as a four-star prospect

He becomes the first linebacker to commit to Ohio State’s 2026 class, highlighting the program’s emphasis on strengthening its defensive lineup

Sanna’s commitment underscores Ohio State’s continued success in securing top in-state talent, reinforcing the program’s strong recruiting presence within Ohio