The Buckeyes now have a pillar in the class on the defensive side of the ball for cornerbacks coach Tim Walton to build upon.
Avon's Jakob Weatherspoon is one of the top players in the state in the 2026 class, in a group that is loaded at cornerbackCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State, just one day after its dominant Rose Bowl victory over Oregon, earned a commitment from 2026 cornerback Jakob Weatherspoon.
The No. 164 overall prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings, Weatherspoon attends Avon High School in Ohio. He’s the No. 9 athlete and No. 7 player in the state in the class.Ohio State football’s spiritual leader is shining in the playoff: Stefan Krajisnik’s observationsWeatherspoon is one of the top players in the state in the 2026 class, in a group that is loaded at cornerback. The state’s top two players, five-star Elbert Hill and four-star Victor Singleton, are both cornerbacks.
Now, the Buckeyes have yet another blue-chip prospect joining the cornerback ranks after a class that brought in five-star Devin Sanchez. Ohio State now has four commitments in the 2026 class, but Weatherspoon is the first defensive prospect. Five-star receiver Chris Henry Jr., four-star receiver Jaeden Ricketts and three-star tight end Corbin Fordham were the prior three commitments in the cycle.
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