Signed: In-state linebacker CJ Sanna joins Silver Bullets
The Early-Signing Period is here and Ohio State is set to once again bring in one of the country’s best recruiting classes. Lettermen Row is tracking the Buckeyes recruiting news throughout the signing period as 2026 commitments officially join the Ohio State football program. The latest Letter of Intent is in: CJ Sanna has signed with the Buckeyes.
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State linebacker room is preparing to lose a few talented linebackers from Ohio State after the season but James Laurinaitis has more in-state standouts coming in. Four-star linebacker CJ Sanna has signed his Letter of Intent to Ohio State and is officially a Buckeye.
What does it mean for the Buckeyes? Let’s check it out.
Who is CJ Sanna?
CJ Sanna is a four-star linebacker from Lewis Center, Ohio. He attended Olentangy High School. Sanna was one of the early commitments for Ohio State this cycle. He committed to the Buckeyes in the spring over offers from Michigan State and Pittsburgh, where his uncle is an assistant coach.
Rivals Industry Rankings: No. 262 overall, No. 13 linebacker, No. 14 in Ohio
Rivals Ranking: No. 20 linebacker and No. 18 in Ohio
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 225 pounds
Hometown: Lewis Center, Ohio
High School: Olentangy
Scouting Report: “Standing at 6-foot-3, 225-pounds Sanna has the size to line up and give the Buckeyes snaps early. But I expect that he’ll get stashed away to develop for a couple years since he’s still a raw prospect. He fits the Buckeyes scheme well but just needs time to develop.” – Rivals Midwest analyst Greg Smith