Ohio State Adds Jordan Thomas, Oregon Shifts Focus

Ohio State has secured a commitment from four-star cornerback Jordan Thomas, ranked No. 176 overall and No. 17 at his position, who cited the program's elite player development as a key factor in his decision. Thomas chose Ohio State over Auburn, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Texas A&M. The Buckeyes also recently reinforced their offense by holding commitments from top wide receivers Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and five-star Chris Henry Jr., both of whom have ended their recruitment. With 13 total commitments, Ohio State's 2026 recruiting class is ranked third nationally. Meanwhile, Oregon, after missing out on Dixon-Wyatt, is now pursuing prospects like Messiah Hampton. The ongoing competition underscores Ohio State's recruiting dominance and Oregon's efforts to remain competitive.