Priority DL target visits Ohio State three times in a week

Reinaldo Perez raves about Buckeyes' competitive culture during campus tours

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:06am

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Reinaldo Perez, a 2027 defensive lineman prospect from Columbus, Ohio, visited Ohio State's campus three times in the past week to get a feel for the program. Perez was impressed by the competitive nature of the Buckeyes' practices and had the opportunity to learn from current players like Caden Curry about improving his game.

Why it matters

Ohio State is a top college football program that attracts elite talent from across the country. Landing a commitment from Perez, a local prospect, would be a major recruiting win for the Buckeyes as they look to reload their defensive line in future classes.

The details

Perez, a Columbus resident, attended Ohio State practices on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of the past week. He was able to interact with current players and learn about their offseason training regimens and techniques for different game situations. Perez was particularly impressed by his conversations with defensive lineman Caden Curry.

  • Perez visited Ohio State on Tuesday, March 25.
  • Perez visited Ohio State again on Thursday, March 27.
  • Perez's third visit to Ohio State was on Saturday, March 29.

The players

Reinaldo Perez

A 2027 defensive lineman prospect from Columbus, Ohio who has visited Ohio State's campus three times in the past week.

Caden Curry

A current defensive lineman for Ohio State who spoke with Perez about improving his game.

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What they’re saying

“It was definitely an amazing experience, especially Tuesday and Thursday being able to be more interactive and see a lot more things. I got to talk a lot more to the players, especially to Caden Curry, who I talked to on Thursday. Just getting to understand what he did to further better himself in the offseason and what he looked at off the edge vs. the run and pass. Learning from those guys is always a blessing when you can get better at your craft.”

— Reinaldo Perez, 2027 Defensive Lineman Prospect

The takeaway

Perez's multiple visits to Ohio State's campus demonstrate the Buckeyes' strong interest in the local defensive line prospect. If Perez continues to be impressed by the program's culture and coaching, Ohio State could be in a prime position to land his commitment down the road.