Cody Croy
Writer
Class of 2026 defensive lineman Emanuel Ruffin has committed to Ohio State. Ruffin chose the Buckeyes over the Missouri Tigers. He was previously committed to Colorado.
Ruffin attends Bessemer City High School in Bessemer Alabama. The 4-star recruit ranks 26th among defensive lineman in the class of 2026. Ruffin stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 295 lbs.
Now 3-7, this Buffaloes team has not lived up to the expectations that fans and media have set. Ruffin visited Ohio State in June of this year before choosing the Buffaloes in September. Ruffin announced his decision to decommit from the team on November 4th and quickly received a crystal ball prediction in favor of Ohio State from Rivals.
Ohio State’s 2026 class now holds 24 commits. The Buckeyes have been scorching hot on the recruiting trail with 5 commitments in the past week. Now 8th in the rankings, Ryan Day and his staff have all the momentum to finish strong before signing day.
Ruffin is the fifth defensive lineman in the 2026 class to choose the Buckeyes. He joins Khary Wilder, Jamir Perez, Damari Simeon, and Cam Brickle. Defensive line coach Larry Johnson’s impressive list of NFL draft picks grew larger this offseason with Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, Tyleik Williams, and Ty Hamilton. The long list of names is the ultimate sales pitch when it comes to landing the top recruits in the nation.
2026 4-star EDGE Dre Quinn has committed to Ohio State. Quinn was previously committed to Clemson. Quinn currently attends Buford High School, a powerhouse that has seen a long line of Division 1 athletes, including Ohio State defensive lineman Eddrick Houston. Quinn finished his junior season with 22 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. […]
Stephen Leonard
Writer
Jeremiah Smith wasn’t dominating defenders as usual; he was dominating the pregame buzz. Listed as questionable, his status sent shockwaves through the Buckeye faithful. Compounding the worries, his counterpart on the other side of the hash marks, Carnell Tate, was held out for a second week in a row. Turned out Smith played sparingly, and […]
2027 4-star safety Eli Johnson has committed to Ohio State, according to Hayes Fawcett. The Texas native chose the Buckeyes over Oklahoma, Texas, and Michigan. Johnson ranks as the No. 114 overall recruit and the No. 14 overall safety in the class of 2027. Johnson, who was in Columbus for a gameday visit, announced his […]
