Ohio may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of high school football powerhouses—that honor usually goes to Georgia, Texas, Florida, or California. But don't let that fool you. The Buckeye State consistently ranks among the top 10 nationally when it comes to producing Power 4 signees, and the 2027 class is shaping up to be another strong crop of talent.
This cycle, more than a dozen Ohio prospects have already committed to power-conference programs, and over 30 hold offers from major schools. The state also boasts four top-100 recruits, including a pair who have pledged to Ohio State. In total, 16 Ohio prospects are rated as blue-chip recruits (four- or five-star), a slight dip from last year's 20, but still an impressive showing.
Let's take a closer look at the top 2027 prospects from Ohio, according to Rivals.
No. 1: Jaeden Brown
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 20 overall, No. 3 wide receiver
School: Big Walnut (Sunbury, OH)
Brown is a five-star pass-catcher who committed to Ohio State back in November 2024 and hasn't wavered since—even with the departure of wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to USF. The Buckeyes have a history of locking in top wideouts, and they're hoping Brown follows in the footsteps of five-star Chris Henry Jr. As the top-ranked prospect in Ohio and the No. 3 wide receiver in the country, Brown is a name to watch for years to come.
No. 2: Landen Wymer
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 64 overall, No. 6 interior offensive lineman
School: Liberty Center (Liberty Center, OH)
Wymer is another Buckeyes commit who has seen his stock soar over the past year. He started his junior season unranked nationally and has since climbed into the top 65. Rivals' Charles Power had high praise: "Wymer is an elite athlete on the offensive line. He might be the most natural mover and explosive mover of all the offensive linemen nationally. He can really scoot at the second level—he's at his best when he's pulling and getting on linebackers, and he runs like a tight end. As he continues to get bigger and stronger, the upside is tremendous."
With talent like Brown and Wymer leading the way, Ohio's 2027 class is proving that the state's football pipeline is as strong as ever. Whether you're a Buckeyes fan or just a fan of great football, these young stars are worth keeping an eye on.