
Ohio State football is pursuing a Texas Longhorns commitment after a recent visit, which could significantly impact recruitment. The visit coincided with Ohio State's annual spring game, highlighting new team dynamics.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia walks off the field after the Ohio State football spring game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State is after an SEC commitment who is currently pledged to the Texas Longhorns. A visit this past weekend may have been a game changer for the Buckeyes.
The Ohio State football program had its annual spring game over the weekend. It was a nice look at not only the new faces on the team and what the Buckeyes are going to look like - but it was a key recruiting day in Columbus.
Ohio State had a Texas Longhorns commitment on campus and it's clear they've entered the equation coming out of the weekend.
Manvel (TX) three-star S Greedy James was in Columbus for the Buckeyes' spring game and he received an offer from the Buckeyes while in town. James has been committed to Texas since December and he's a 6-foot, 175-pound safety with other offers from Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, Florida, and Texas Tech.
"I most definitely loved my visit to Ohio State!" James stated, via Rivals' Steve Wiltfong. "I met with Coach Ryan Day as soon as I arrived.Ā He explained how the culture, and people within the program set Ohio State football apart.
"I also spent time with defensive coordinator Coach Matt Patricia, whose experience at the highest level speaks for itself. It would be an incredible opportunity to learn from a coach with NFL success and multiple Super Bowl wins."
The article does not specify the name of the Texas Longhorns commitment who visited Ohio State.
The visit may have been a game changer for the Buckeyes, indicating a potential shift in the commitment's recruitment.
The visit coincided with Ohio State's annual spring game, which served as a key recruiting day.


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Coach Day has made it a point to get NFL coaches on the staff, not only for their ability to call the game from an Xs and Os standpoint, but also for their popularity amongst recruits. Coaches who have been at the highest level have always done well recruiting in Columbus whether they were a player or coach in the NFL.
Ohio State has two safety commitments with four-star Eli Johnson and three-star Angelo Smith. The Buckeyes will likely add at least one more commitment and James would be a good candidate, but it'll take a flip.
Notably, the Buckeyes will travel to Texas to play the Longhorns in Week 2 of the college football season in September.