Currently, the Ohio State football team has assembled avery good recruiting classFor the 2026 timeframe, things are lagging a bit compared to previous years, to be frank, especially when you consider the…Buckeyes are coming off a College Football Playoff national championship.
Although numerous programs aspire to possess the caliber of talent that Ohio State boasts, the program has experienced some significant setbacks as it navigates the complexities of name, image, and likeness, and the.House SettlementGenerating immediate income will be effective. It's believed that Ohio State has been more cautious than their rivals, which appears to have caused them to lose out on some key recruits.
However, there's also a major prospect on the horizon: five-star running back Savion Hiter, who recently revealed when he'll be making his decision. Based on the247Sports Composite rankingsHiter is considered the top running back and the ninth-best player overall in his class. He's set to reveal his college decision on August 19, as announced on "X," and his finalists include:Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, and Tennessee.
Honestly, it doesn't look like OSU has the upper hand in this competition, although that hasn't necessarily been a deciding factor lately. Even with several visits to the university, the word is that Michigan and Tennessee are the frontrunners. Both schools have reportedly been far more proactive with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation than Ohio State.
As of now, the Buckeyes' 2026 recruiting class includes only one running back, a three-star prospect from Ohio.Favour Akih. Unless Hiter pulls off an unexpected move, or OSU changes direction and seeks out a hidden gem to complete the class, it seems he's likely to be the only running back in this recruiting group.
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This piece was first published on Buckeyes Wire.Savion Hiter, a highly-rated running back prospect for Ohio State in the 2026 class, reveals when he'll announce his college decision.
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