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No. 8 College Football TE Recruit Announces Top 5 Schools
Jordan Karhoff, a four-star tight end, has narrowed his recruitment to five programs.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:57pm
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Four-star tight end Jordan Karhoff has narrowed his recruitment to five schools - Texas A&M, Georgia, Miami, Virginia Tech, and Ohio State. The Columbus, Ohio native is ranked as the No. 8 tight end in the 2027 Rivals300 and is one of the most physically developed prospects in his class.
Why it matters
Karhoff's decision will impact how several high-profile coaching staffs build their offensive depth charts for the 2027 season. Ohio State faces pressure to keep local talent in Columbus, while SEC powers Georgia and Texas A&M are leaning on their track records of developing elite tight ends for the NFL.
The details
At 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds, the St. Francis DeSales standout is known for his physical style of play. He has noted a desire to play in an offense that maximizes the tight end's role in both the passing game and as a primary blocker. Ohio State's connection through Karhoff's high school teammate RJ Day, the son of Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, provides a level of personal familiarity, but the other finalists are offering their own unique selling points.
- Karhoff announced his top 5 schools on March 22, 2026.
The players
Jordan Karhoff
A four-star tight end ranked as the No. 8 prospect in the 2027 Rivals300.
Ryan Day
The head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team.
RJ Day
The son of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Karhoff's high school teammate at St. Francis DeSales.
Kirby Smart
The head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs football team.
What they’re saying
“Junior Year Regular Season Highlights! 6'4 217lbs TE/DEClass of 2027 8-2 record”
— Jordan Karhoff
The takeaway
Karhoff's recruitment represents a significant regional and national battle for several high-profile coaching staffs. His decision will impact how these programs build their offensive depth charts for the 2027 season, with Ohio State facing pressure to keep local talent in Columbus and SEC powers Georgia and Texas A&M leveraging their track records of developing elite tight ends.
