Top Ohio Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from Ohio, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The table shows the top 50 of 291. The deepest positions in the state are linebackers, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen.
- Rated recruits
- 291
- Five-stars
- 1
- Four-stars
- 43
- Nationally ranked
- 282
- Committed
- 61
Rankings by Class
Top 50 Ohio Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cincere JohnsonLB · Class of 2026 | GlenvilleCleveland, OH | ★★★★★ | #1 | #26 | Ohio State |
| 2 |  Sam GreerOT · Class of 2026 | Archbishop HobanAkron, OH | ★★★★ | #2 | #62 | Ohio State |
| 3 |  Elbert HillCB · Class of 2026 | Archbishop HobanAkron, OH | ★★★★ | #3 | #76 | USC |
| 4 |  Kellen WymerIOL · Class of 2027 | Liberty CenterLiberty Center, OH | ★★★★ | #1 | #30 | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Milan ParrisWR · Class of 2026 | Walsh JesuitAkron, OH | ★★★★ | #4 | #109 | Miami |
| 6 |  Lorenzo McMullen Jr.WR · Class of 2028 | PrincetonCincinnati, OH | ★★★★ | #1 | #11 | Uncommitted |
| 7 |  Ben CongdonOT · Class of 2026 | Tuscarawas ValleyMineral City, OH | ★★★★ | #5 | #129 | Miami |
| 8 |  Shahn AlstonRB · Class of 2026 | HarveyPainesville, OH | ★★★★ | #6 | #130 | USC |
| 9 |  Henry OhlingerLB · Class of 2026 | Grandview HeightsColumbus, OH | ★★★★ | #7 | #141 | Indiana |
| 10 |  Jamier BrownWR · Class of 2027 | Big WalnutSunbury, OH | ★★★★ | #2 | #68 | Uncommitted |
| 11 |  Monsanna TorbertCB · Class of 2027 | PrincetonCincinnati, OH | ★★★★ | #3 | #70 | Uncommitted |
| 12 |  Ace AlstonCB · Class of 2027 | AndersonCincinnati, OH | ★★★★ | #4 | #72 | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Jakob WeatherspoonS · Class of 2026 | AvonAvon, OH | ★★★★ | #8 | #158 | North Carolina |
| 14 |  Kyndall McCalebRB · Class of 2026 | RiversidePainesville, OH | ★★★★ | #9 | #176 | Uncommitted |
| 15 |  Preston FryzelTE · Class of 2026 | Central CatholicToledo, OH | ★★★★ | #10 | #195 | Notre Dame |
| 16 |  Victor SingletonCB · Class of 2026 | Central CatholicToledo, OH | ★★★★ | #11 | #214 | Texas A&M |
| 17 |  Kavon BlackmonOT · Class of 2028 | SpringfieldSpringfield, OH | ★★★★ | #2 | #25 | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Kei'Shjuan TelfairCB · Class of 2027 | EuclidEuclid, OH | ★★★★ | #5 | #92 | Uncommitted |
| 19 |  Matt PonatoskiQB · Class of 2026 | Archbishop MoellerCincinnati, OH | ★★★★ | #12 | #234 | Kentucky |
| 20 |  Joey CaudillTE · Class of 2026 | LexingtonMansfield, OH | ★★★★ | #13 | #235 | Michigan State |
| 21 |  Jordan KarhoffTE · Class of 2027 | St. Francis DeSalesColumbus, OH | ★★★★ | #6 | #159 | Uncommitted |
| 22 |  Brayton FeisterLB · Class of 2027 | WashingtonMassillon, OH | ★★★★ | #7 | #160 | Uncommitted |
| 23 |  Reinaldo PerezDL · Class of 2027 | Columbus AcademyColumbus, OH | ★★★★ | #8 | #180 | Uncommitted |
| 24 |  Dominic BlackIOL · Class of 2027 | Tri-VillageNew Madison, OH | ★★★★ | #9 | #187 | Uncommitted |
| 25 |  D'Angelo WhiteATH · Class of 2027 | Villa Angela-St. JosephCleveland, OH | ★★★★ | #10 | #196 | Uncommitted |
| 26 |  Brayden ReillyLB · Class of 2026 | St. XavierCincinnati, OH | ★★★★ | #14 | #267 | Uncommitted |
| 27 |  Lance DawsonDL · Class of 2026 | AvonAvon, OH | ★★★★ | #15 | #288 | Cincinnati |
| 28 |  Nick LautarTE · Class of 2026 | LebanonLebanon, OH | ★★★★ | #16 | #290 | Ohio State |
| 29 |  Ja'Dyn WilliamsLB · Class of 2026 | WashingtonMassillon, OH | ★★★★ | #17 | #298 | Indiana |
| 30 |  Jack ZiarkoIOL · Class of 2026 | HooverCanton, OH | ★★★★ | #18 | #723 | Uncommitted |
| 31 |  Jameer WhyceDL · Class of 2028 | Trotwood-MadisonTrotwood, OH | ★★★★ | #3 | #74 | Uncommitted |
| 32 |  Judah BlairLB · Class of 2028 | Lakota WestWest Chester, OH | ★★★★ | #4 | #83 | Uncommitted |
| 33 |  Asa BurchEDGE · Class of 2028 | Warren G HardingWarren, OH | ★★★★ | #5 | #125 | Uncommitted |
| 34 |  Cartae LigonATH · Class of 2028 | ChillicotheChillicothe, OH | ★★★★ | #6 | #159 | Uncommitted |
| 35 |  Kal-El JohnsonOT · Class of 2027 | Archbishop MoellerCincinnati, OH | ★★★★ | #11 | #207 | Uncommitted |
| 36 |  Deontay MaloneCB · Class of 2027 | WashingtonMassillon, OH | ★★★★ | #12 | #245 | Uncommitted |
| 37 |  Tristin HughesS · Class of 2027 | Rocky RiverRocky River, OH | ★★★★ | #13 | #263 | Uncommitted |
| 38 |  Brayden FogleTE · Class of 2026 | LexingtonMansfield, OH | ★★★★ | #21 | #268 | Georgia |
| 39 |  Chuck Alexander Jr.WR · Class of 2027 | WithrowCincinnati, OH | ★★★★ | #14 | #273 | Uncommitted |
| 40 |  CJ SannaLB · Class of 2026 | OlentangyLewis Center, OH | ★★★★ | #23 | #287 | Ohio State |
| 41 |  Favour AkihRB · Class of 2026 | HayesDelaware, OH | ★★★★ | #20 | #318 | Ohio State |
| 42 |  Storm MillerLB · Class of 2026 | StrongsvilleStrongsville, OH | ★★★★ | #24 | #368 | Texas A&M |
| 43 |  Parker CrimEDGE · Class of 2026 | ElidaElida, OH | ★★★★ | #19 | #536 | Illinois |
| 44 |  Jackson ManghamTE · Class of 2026 | OlentangyLewis Center, OH | ★★★★ | #22 | #734 | Uncommitted |
| 45 |  Max RileyIOL · Class of 2026 | Avon LakeAvon Lake, OH | ★★★ | #30 | #198 | Ohio State |
| 46 |  Brysen HallQB · Class of 2028 | WadsworthWadsworth, OH | ★★★ | #7 | #285 | Uncommitted |
| 47 |  Anthony Blalock Jr.OT · Class of 2028 | Austintown FitchAustintown, OH | ★★★ | #8 | #298 | Uncommitted |
| 48 |  Adam GuthrieOT · Class of 2026 | Miami TraceWashington Court House, OH | ★★★ | #28 | #410 | Uncommitted |
| 49 |  Jackson BallingerTE · Class of 2027 | CenterburgCenterburg, OH | ★★★ | #16 | #419 | Uncommitted |
| 50 |  Sefa SackeyEDGE · Class of 2026 | Deer ParkCincinnati, OH | ★★★ | #26 | #465 | Uncommitted |
Ohio Recruits by Estimated NIL Value
| # | Player | School | Est. NIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamier BrownWR · Class of 2027 | Big Walnut | $455K |
| 2 | Cincere JohnsonLB · Class of 2026 | Ohio State | $387K |
| 3 | Sam GreerOT · Class of 2026 | Ohio State | $341K |
Positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from Ohio?+–
Cincere Johnson is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from Ohio (Glenville) in the Class of 2026, ranked No. 26 nationally. Cincere is committed to Ohio State.
How many rated football recruits are there from Ohio?+–
291 Ohio recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2028 classes, including 1 five-stars and 43 four-stars. 61 have announced a college commitment.
How are Ohio recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.
Other States
NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.