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Ohio State coaches busy on the trail visiting their top priorities
TL;DR
Ohio State's coaching staff is actively recruiting top prospects across the country, including visits to Alabama for WR Deshawn Hall and EDGE Asa Burch. The Buckeyes aim to secure commitments from these key players before the recruiting cycle concludes.
Key points
- Ohio State coaches are visiting top recruits nationwide
- Cortez Hankton visited WR Deshawn Hall in Alabama
- Asa Burch is a top in-state recruit for the 2028 class
- Matt Guerrieri checked on safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey
- Recruiting efforts aim to secure commitments before the cycle ends
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Hankton pays a visit to Alabama WR prospect
Cortez Hankton is still getting his feet wet as the Ohio State wide receivers coach. A room with an embarrassment of riches, the 2026 season is sure to provide some elite production thanks to the guys who were already on the roster, but many will give the nod to Hartline for what he left behind. Still, Cortez is now steering the ship. In his first season of recruiting for the Buckeyes, he is wasting no time at trying to prove he was the right man for the job. Making his rounds on Wednesday, Hankton made the trek to Alabama to check in on Prattville product, **Deshawn Hall**. A 6-foot-5, 185 pound athlete, Hall is the No. 201 player nationally and the 25th best receiver in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite. With 30 offers to his name, Ohio State has pulled the trigger in extending their own offer, but it’s the nearby SEC schools such as Alabama, Auburn, and Tennessee who have been the likely frontrunners for his services. No small gesture, any time an Ohio State coach is making an in-person visit it means something. Believing they have a real shot to swoop in and become a player in his recruitment, this visit wouldn’t be made unless Hankton thought there was still a fighting chance for the Buckeyes.
It was a pleasure having @OhioStateFB@Coach\_Hankton stop by to visit with WR @1take\_D33 and check out some of our athletes today! #GoLions 🦁 pic.twitter.com/FBtTushfG9
Q&A
Which recruits did Ohio State coaches visit recently?
Ohio State coaches visited WR Deshawn Hall and EDGE Asa Burch, among others, to enhance their recruitment efforts.
What is Deshawn Hall's ranking among 2027 wide receivers?
Deshawn Hall is ranked as the 25th best receiver and the No. 201 player nationally in the 2027 class.
Who is Asa Burch and what is his significance to Ohio State?
Asa Burch is a 6-foot-5, 210-pound edge rusher ranked No. 116 nationally and is a top-five player in Ohio for the 2028 class.
What positions are Ohio State coaches focusing on in their recruiting efforts?
Ohio State coaches are focusing on wide receiver and edge rusher positions, targeting top recruits like Deshawn Hall and Asa Burch.