Texas Longhorns commitment dropped a bold statement about an Ohio State football coach following a visit to Columbus

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.

Ohio State is in the mix for Texas Longhorns pledge following spring game

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.  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."