Cleveland, OH
Three-star 2026 defensive lineman from Cleveland chooses Florida over Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez chose Florida on Sunday, opting to head south instead of stay in-state with the Buckeyes.
The Glenville High School product is the No. 1,012 overall prospect and No. 104 lineman in the cycle, per the 247Sports composite, but boasts an impressive offer list including Ohio State, Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
He’s listed at 6-foot-4 and 360 pounds, so he would’ve been one of the biggest — in terms of size — additions for the Buckeyes in recent memory. He fits the typical nose tackle position, and boasts a frame that Ohio State has not had on its line in recent seasons. Of course, that hasn’t stopped the Buckeyes from having some of the best defenses in the sport over the last two seasons.
Perez has an official visit scheduled to Ohio State on June 13, though it’s unclear if he’ll take that visit or any other visits at this time.
Though Ohio State has 13 total commitments in the 2026 class, the Buckeyes and defensive line coach Larry Johnson have no pledges along the line as it stands.
