Seven Ohio State Commits Included in Updated 2027 Rivals300

Buckeyes have strong presence in latest national recruiting rankings

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Rivals released its updated 2027 Rivals 300 rankings, which included seven future Ohio State Buckeyes. The class is headlined by five-star EDGE rusher David Jacobs, who is ranked as the No. 12 overall prospect. Several other Ohio State commits, including four-star offensive linemen Kellen Wymer and Brody McNeel, were also featured prominently in the updated rankings.

Why it matters

Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in the country, with the Buckeyes securing commitments from several highly-touted prospects. The strong showing in the Rivals300 rankings is a testament to the program's continued recruiting prowess and ability to attract top talent from across the nation.

The details

The seven Ohio State commits included in the updated 2027 Rivals300 rankings are: five-star EDGE rusher David Jacobs (No. 12 overall), four-star offensive lineman Kellen Wymer (No. 31), four-star wide receiver Jamier Brown (No. 48), four-star safety Eli Johnson (No. 139), four-star offensive lineman Brody McNeel (No. 181), four-star quarterback Brady Edmunds (No. 238), and four-star linebacker Quinton Cypher (No. 277).

  • Rivals released its updated 2027 Rivals 300 rankings on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

David Jacobs

A five-star EDGE rusher from Roswell, Georgia, Jacobs is the highest-ranked Ohio State commit in the 2027 Rivals300, coming in at No. 12 overall and the top-ranked EDGE in the class.

Kellen Wymer

A four-star offensive lineman from Liberty Center, Ohio, Wymer is ranked as the No. 31 overall prospect and the No. 2 interior offensive lineman in the 2027 class by Rivals.

Jamier Brown

A four-star wide receiver from Huber Heights, Ohio, Brown is ranked No. 48 overall in the 2027 Rivals300 after previously holding five-star status.

Eli Johnson

A four-star safety from Cibolo, Texas, Johnson is ranked No. 139 overall in the updated 2027 Rivals300.

Brody McNeel

A four-star offensive lineman from Richmond, Virginia, McNeel is a Rivals outlier, ranking No. 181 overall in the 2027 class.

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The takeaway

The strong representation of Ohio State commits in the updated 2027 Rivals300 rankings underscores the program's continued ability to attract elite talent from across the nation. With several highly-ranked prospects already on board, the Buckeyes appear poised to assemble another top-tier recruiting class as they look to maintain their status as one of the premier programs in college football.