Early Signing Period: Four-Star Offensive Tackle Maxwell Riley Signs With Ohio State

Get to know Avon Lake, Ohio, four-star offensive tackle Maxwell Riley, who signed with Ohio State on Wednesday.

Height, Weight: 6-5, 280

247Sports Composite Rankings: Riley is the No. 171 player in the country and the No. 8 player in Ohio.

Commitment Date: Riley committed to Ohio State on March 10, 2025.

Other Offers: Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Indiana, Miami (Fla.), Michigan, Michigan State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Purdue, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Wisconsin.

How He Did In High School: Riley preformed well at Avon Lake in his senior season, earning district honors, and being named a finalist for the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation Offensive Lineman of the Year on Nov. 30.

Where He Fits In 2026: The Buckeyes offensive line has been strong in the 2025 season, especially in pass protection, and most contributors will likely return. Even if they didn’t it’s still very hard for freshmen on the offensive line to make much of an impact at Ohio State. Riley will likely redshirt and learn behind some more experienced players next season.