Junior defensive tackle Kayden McDonald has earned a new moniker after an offseason transformation that saw him cut down on body fat and gain muscle.
Now calling himself “Slim Mac,” McDonald played the majority of last year at 330 pounds. This season, however, McDonald is a leaner 322 pounds.
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Defensive line coach Larry Johnson missed on getting his fifth commitment of the 2026 class on Saturday when four-star defensive lineman Deuce Geralds pledged his serviced to LSU. He chose the Tigers over Michigan, Ole Miss and Oregon and Ohio State.
Geralds would have joined four-star edge rusher Khary Read More
The busiest recruiting month of the summer might be over, but the Buckeyes have still been making progress with their future rosters, now up to 21 commitments in the 2026 class.
Ohio State is hoping that number will be increasing soon, with two players set to commit on July 11. Read More
Defensive line coach Larry Johnson gained his fourth commitment in the 2026 class within a month of time when Cleveland Glenville three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez flipped his commitment from Florida to Ohio State on Friday.
He joins four-star edge rusher Khary Wilder, four-star defensive lineman Damari Simeon and three-star Read More
Defensive line coach Larry Johnson got his second commitment in the month of June on Friday when four-star defensive lineman Damari Simeon pledged his services to the Buckeyes.
Simeon chose the Buckeyes over Michigan, Penn State and Texas after taking official visits to each of those schools. Ohio State got Read More
Ohio State made an addition to its 2025 roster late on Wednesday, with defensive end Beau Atkinson committing to the Buckeyes out of the transfer portal.
Atkinson visited Ohio State on Monday and decided to go with the Buckeyes over Georgia and South Carolina. He is the first commitment from Read More
Ohio State is reportedly set to host a pair of non-Power Four trench players this week, with former Georgia Southern defensive tackle Troy Pikes and former Sam Houston State offensive tackle Orion Irving heading to Columbus on Friday.
Starting with Pikes (6-3, 290), the Atlanta native played in 13 games Read More
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Ohio State has found its replacement for Jim Knowles.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Buckeyes reportedly hiring former New England Patriots defensive coordinator and Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia to serve as defensive coordinator, giving Day and Ohio State another veteran voice Read More
Ohio State defensive lineman coach Larry Johnson’s day just got a bit better, as Philadelphia St. Joseph’s Prep four-star defensive lineman Maxwell Roy signed with the Buckeyes on Wednesday.
Height, Weight: 6-3, 285
247Sports Composite Rankings: Roy is considered the nation’s 343rd-ranked prospect, the No. 36 overall defensive lineman Read More
Another defensive lineman has decided to take their talents to Columbus, as Matthews (N.C) Weddington four-star defensive lineman Trajen Odom signed with Ohio State on Wednesday.
Height, Weight: 6-4, 285
247Sports Composite Rankings: Odom is the No. 361 prospect nationally, the 39th-ranked defensive lineman and 10th-ranked player in North Read More
