Where Ohio State commits are playing from Oct. 16-18

COLUMBUS – The High school football season is nearing a close for many states across the country. All 21 of Ohio State’s commitments in 2026 class are having strong senior seasons. Additionally, the Buckeyes four commits in the 2027 and 2028 classes are also playing well.
Lettermen Row looks at the weekend slate for the future stars of Ohio State.
Quarterbacks
Four-star Mission Viejo (Calif.) quarterback Luke Fahey hosts San Clemente (Calif.) on Friday, Oct. 17.
2027 Four-star Huntington Beach (Calif.) quarterback Brady Edmunds hosts Santa Ana (Calif.) Foothill on Friday, Oct. 17.
Running backs
Four-star Delaware (Ohio) Hayes running back Favour Akih hosts Westland (Ohio) on Friday, Oct. 17. The Ohio State is not expected to play, however.
2028 Four-star Tampa (Fla.) Blake running back Elijah Hall hosts Tampa (Fla.) Hillsborough on Friday, Oct. 17.
Wide receivers
Five-star Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. travels to Anaheim (Calif.) Servite on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Four-star Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt travels to Anaheim (Calif.) Servite on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Four-star Pataskala (Ohio) Watkins Memorial wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts travels to Licking Heights (Ohio) on Friday, Oct. 17.
Four-star Fort Wayne (Ind.) Northrop wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford hosts Fort Wayne (Ind.) Wayne on Friday, Oct. 17.
Four-star Southlake Carroll (Texas) wide receiver Brock Boyd hosts Justin (Texas) Northwest on Friday, Oct. 17.
2027 Five-star Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne wide receiver Jamier Brown travels to Beavercreek (Ohio) on Friday, Oct. 17.
Offensive line
Four-star Akron (Ohio) Archbishop Hoban offensive lineman Sam Greer hosts York (Ohio) Central York on Friday, Oct. 17.
Four-star Avon Lake (Ohio) interior offensive lineman Max Riley travels to Avon (Ohio) on Friday, Oct. 17.
Three-star Phoenix (Ariz.) Mountain Pointe offensive tackle Aaron Thomas hosts Gilbert (Ariz.) on Friday, Oct. 17.
Three-star Phoenix (Ariz.) Sandra Day O’Conner offensive lineman Tucker Smith is off this week.
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Three-star Mentor (Ohio) offensive lineman Landry Brede hosts Lorain (Ohio) on Friday, Oct. 17.
Defensive line
Four-star Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra defensive lineman Khary Wilder hosts West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade on Friday, Oct. 17.
Four-star Richland (N.J.) St. Augustine Prep defensive lineman Damari Simeon travels to Mount Holly (N.J.) Rancocas Valley Regional High School on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Three-star Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy defensive lineman Cameron Brickle hosts London (U.K.) NFL Academy on Friday, Oct. 17.
Three-star Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville defensive lineman Jamir Perez hosts Cleveland (Ohio) John Hay on Friday, Oct. 17.
2028 four-star Trotwood-Madison (Ohio) defensive lineman Jameer Whyce is off this week.
Linebackers
Four-star Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville linebacker Cincere Johnson hosts Cleveland (Ohio) John Hay on Friday, Oct. 17.
Four-star Lewis Center (Ohio) Olentangy linebacker CJ Sanna travels to Dublin Jerome (Ohio) on Friday, Oct. 17.
Cornerback
Four-star Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic athlete Jordan Thomas hosts Delbarton (N.J.) on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Safeties
Four-star Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic safety Blaine Bradford beat Baton Rouge (La.) Central on Friday, Oct. 17.
Four-star Jacksonville (Fla.) The Bolles School safety Simeon Caldwell beat Jacksonville (Fla.) Riverside 45-14 on Friday, Oct. 17.
Three-star Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy safety Khmari Bing hosts Princeton (N.J.) Hun Schools on Friday, Oct. 17.
2027 three-star Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep athlete Angelo Smith hosts Hollywood (Fla.) Avant Garde Academy on Friday, Oct. 17.
Where will Lettermen Row be?
Lettermen Row will be in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday ahead of the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin game.