<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0s8tNq_0vWN6dQn00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0s8tNq_0vWN6dQn00" width="1182" height="619" >The <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a> staff has the country's No. 1 ranked 2025 recruiting class in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings. The class currently has 26 commitments, 12 on the offensive side of the ball and 14 on the defensive side of the ball. The Buckeyes currently have one commitment in their 2026 recruiting class. Today, I am back with another edition of this feature, this time featuring 2026 recruits.Follow Bill Kurelic on Twitter for more Ohio State coverageWhat's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our <a href="http://ohiostate.247sports.com/distribution/signup">FREE Buckeyes newsletter</a> now!Today, I look at six 2026 prospects the Buckeyes are recruiting and give my predictions on where they're headed if I had to predict right now.Let's start today with defensive end/edge <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/aiden-harris-46142520/">Aiden Harris</a>. DE <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/aiden-harris-46142520/">Aiden Harris</a>If I had to predict right now… would go with <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a>. I think the Buckeyes are in a pretty good position right now, but I'm not ready to Crystal Ball him to Ohio State. In particular, Harris has told me he likes the Buckeyes, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/">Tennessee</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/auburn/">Auburn</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/florida/">Florida</a> and <a href="https://247sports.com/college/usc/">USC</a> and would like to get to all of them this season.But… As mentioned, Harris has a number of schools he would like to get to this season.1 predictionDE <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/jake-kreul-46134950/">Jake Kreul</a>If I had to predict right now… I would go with the field versus <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a>. Kreul has blown up on the recruiting trail and has many big-time offers among his at least 44 total and he is currently considering at least 12 to 15 of them.But… Kreul is definitely interested in Ohio State and is looking to get up to a Buckeye game this season.There are currently no Crystal Ball picks for Kreul.OL <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Micah-Smith-46134934">Micah Smith</a>If I had to predict right now… I would go with <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a>. Smith has been to Ohio State multiple times and has told me his interest in Ohio State is absolutely high.But… Smith also tells me , <a href="https://247sports.com/college/miami/">Miami</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/oregon/">Oregon</a>, North Carolina State and <a href="https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/">South Carolina</a> are standing out. There are currently no Crystal Ball picks for Smith.DL <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/jahkeem-stewart-46117379/">Jahkeem Stewart</a>If I had to predict right now… I would go with LSU. First, I think Stewart reclassifies to the 2025 class. And my feeling right now is that <a href="https://247sports.com/college/lsu/">LSU</a> is the most likely college destination for him as things currently stand. But… I think a number of schools will get a good look from Stewart including <a href="https://247sports.com/college/usc/">USC</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/texas/">Texas</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a> and Miami.There are currently no Crystal Ball picks for Stewart.LB <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/storm-miller-46145280/">Storm Miller</a>If I had to predict right now… I would go with <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a>. While <a href="https://247sports.com/college/clemson/">Clemson</a> is a huge contender for Miller too, my gut feeling is the Buckeyes may have a slight edge right now, so I'm going with the Buckeyes at this point.But… Miller's brother Blake Miller is a star offensive tackle for Clemson and the Tigers won't be easy to beat.There are currently no Crystal Ball picks for Miller.LB/edge <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/tyler-atkinson-46131661/">Tyler Atkinson</a>If I had to predict right now… I would go with Georgia. I look for the Bulldogs to be tough to beat on this one. But… Atkinson has been to <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a> multiple times and has told me he wants to get back for at least one and maybe two Buckeye games this season. 1 prediction</div></body>

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The Ohio State staff has the country's No. 1 ranked 2025 recruiting class in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings. The class currently has 26 commitments, 12 on the offensive side of the ball and 14 on the defensive side of the ball. The Buckeyes currently have one commitment in...

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