5-Star EDGE Ranked No. 1 Big Ten Commit in 2027 Recruiting Class

Ohio State lands top Big Ten recruit David Jacobs as part of strong 2027 class

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:51am

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Ohio State has landed the top Big Ten recruit in the 2027 class so far, securing a commitment from 5-star EDGE David Jacobs. Jacobs is ranked as the third best player overall in the nation and the top EDGE in the class. The Buckeyes have also secured commitments from other top Big Ten targets like 5-star WR Jamier Brown and 4-star OL Kellen Wymer, giving them a strong start to their 2027 recruiting haul.

Why it matters

Ohio State is looking to bounce back after falling behind Indiana in the race for the national title, and recruiting is key to that effort. Landing elite prospects like Jacobs and Brown gives the Buckeyes a major boost in their quest to reclaim their spot atop the Big Ten and national rankings.

The details

David Jacobs, a 5-star EDGE from Georgia, was recently singled out by Rivals as the top Big Ten commit in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Jacobs is ranked as the third best player overall in the nation and the top EDGE in the class. Ohio State has also secured commitments from 5-star WR Jamier Brown, the No. 2 Big Ten commit, and 4-star OL Kellen Wymer, the No. 7 Big Ten commit. Other Big Ten teams making noise in 2027 recruiting include USC, which landed 5-star ATH Honor Fa'alave-Johnson, and Nebraska, which secured commitments from 4-star S Tory Pittman and 4-star QB Trae Taylor.

  • Ohio State landed the commitments from Jacobs, Brown, and Wymer in March 2026.

The players

David Jacobs

A 5-star EDGE recruit from Georgia, ranked as the third best player overall in the 2027 class and the top EDGE in the cycle.

Jamier Brown

A 5-star WR recruit, the No. 2 Big Ten commit in the 2027 class and the 17th ranked player nationally.

Kellen Wymer

A 4-star OL recruit, the No. 7 Big Ten commit in the 2027 class.

Honor Fa'alave-Johnson

A 5-star ATH recruit, the 18th ranked player in the 2027 class, who committed to USC.

Tory Pittman

A 4-star S recruit, the No. 4 Big Ten commit in the 2027 class, who committed to Nebraska.

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The takeaway

Ohio State is making a strong push to reclaim its spot atop the Big Ten and national recruiting rankings, landing commitments from elite prospects like David Jacobs and Jamier Brown. This aggressive start to the 2027 class gives the Buckeyes a major boost as they look to bounce back from falling behind Indiana in the race for the national title.