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Signed: Ohio State adds hulking in-state defensive lineman Jamir Perez

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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: Jamir Perez has signed with the Buckeyes.

COLUMBUS — The state of Ohio doesn’t produce many 300+ pound defensive linemen but it did this cycle and that prospect is headed to Ohio State. Three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez 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 Jamir Perez?

Jamir Perez is a three-star defensive lineman from Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Glenville High School. Ohio State offered Perez while he was on campus for the spring game in April and looked like the team to beat in his recruitment. Perez then made a surprise commitment to Florida in May but the Buckeyes didn’t let up. They got him on campus for an official visit in June and he flipped his commitment on the Fourth of July.

Rivals Industry Rankings: No. 803 overall, No. 85 defensive lineman, No. 36 in Ohio

Rivals Ranking: No. 75 defensive lineman and No. 46 in Ohio

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 330 pounds

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

High School: Glenville

Scouting Report: “Perez is a big space-eater that has the potential to eat up double teams during his college career. You can never have enough big, versatile defensive lineman. Especially as an in-state player.” – Rivals Midwest Analyst Greg Smith.