Get to know Lebanon, Ohio three-star tight end Nick Lautar, who signed with Ohio State on Wednesday.
Height, Weight: 6-5, 230
247Sports Composite Ranking: Lautar is the No. 542 player in the country, the No. 29 tight end and the No. 29 player in Ohio.
Commitment Date: Lautar committed to Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2025.
Other Offers: Army, Baylor, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Cornell, Eastern Michigan, Furman, Kent State, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami (Ohio), Navy, Northwestern, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Toledo, Western Michigan, Wisconsin, Yale
How He Did In High School: Lautar was solid in his junior season at Lebanon, finishing with 23 catches for 267 yards and three touchdowns before improving those marks to 38 receptions for 511 yards and eight scores as a senior in 2025.
Where He Fits In 2026: Lautar is unlikely to earn any time on offense as a freshman with tight ends Max Klare, Bennett Christian, Nate Roberts, Jelani Thurman, Brody Lennon, and Max LeBlanc all likely to return. Lautar could carve out a role on special teams.
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