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Signed: Ohio State officially adds in-state offensive lineman Max Riley

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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: Max Riley has signed with the Buckeyes.

COLUMBUS — Ohio State has kept another tough, nasty in-state offensive lineman home. Four-star offensive line Max Riley 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 Max Riley?

Max Riley is a four-star offensive line from Avon Lake, Ohio. He attended Avon Lake High School. Henry was the first commitment for first-year offensive line coach Tyler Bowen in the 2026 class. He committed to the Buckeyes on March 10, 2025 over Clemson.

Rivals Industry Rankings: No. 182 overall, No. 10 IOL, No. 8 in Ohio

Rivals Ranking: No. 39 IOL and No. 24 in Ohio

Height: 6-foot-3.5

Weight: 265 pounds

Hometown: Avon Lake, Ohio

High School: Avon Lake

Scouting Report: “The 6-foot-3.5, 265-pound Riley needs to add strength and muscle mass but projects to be an intriguing interior offensive linemen at Ohio State. He’s good on the move as a puller and could even be a center candidate.” Rivals Midwest analyst Greg Smith.