Signed: Ohio State legacy offensive lineman Mason Wilhelm follows in his father's footsteps

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: Mason Wilhelm has signed with the Buckeyes.

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COLUMBUS — The Buckeyes want as many Ohio State legacies in the program as they can get and they have indeed another. Three-star offensive lineman Mason Wilhlem 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 Mason Wilhelm?

Mason Wilhelm is a three-star offensive lineman from Lakewood, Ohio. He attended St. Edward High School. Wilhelm is also the son of former Ohio State All-American linebacker Matt Wilhelm. The Buckeyes evaluated the younger Wilhelm at several points throughout his recruitment but his offer did not come until November. At the time, Wilhelm was committed to North Carolina but he flipped to Ohio State as soon as offensive line coach Tyler Bowen told him that he had an offer. 

Rivals Industry Rankings: No. 1012 overall, No. 97 offensive lineman, No. 46 in Ohio

Rivals Ranking: No. 145 offensive lineman and No. 81 in Ohio

Hometown: Lakewood, Ohio

High School: St. Edward 

Scouting Report: “The 6-foot-4, 290 pound Wilhelm flipped to Ohio State from North Carolina after being committed to the Tar Heels since the summer. The legacy prospect has the look of a future center for the Buckeyes and worked hard to improve his game to be a player the Buckeyes wanted. I’d bet on his work ethic and bloodlines helping him to contribute in Columbus.”  – Rivals Midwest Analyst Greg Smith