On Monday, March 10, 2025, Ohio State University received significant news with the commitment of top in-state offensive lineman Maxwell Riley. Riley, a 6-foot-5, 280-pound standout from Avon Lake High School, is ranked as the No. 9 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 114 overall player in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He chose Ohio State over offers from prominent programs such as Alabama, Clemson, Florida, and Michigan. This commitment marks the first for new Ohio State offensive line coach Tyler Bowen and adds to the Buckeyes’ 2026 recruiting class, which includes receivers Chris Henry Jr. and Jaeden Ricketts, tight end Corbyn Fordham, and cornerback Jakob Weatherspoon.
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