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Which Ohio State prospects are visiting for the Nebraska game?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will have another big recruiting weekend on deck this weekend, as a host of talented recruits will head to Columbus for the matchup against Nebraska.
The Buckeyes and Cornhuskers will square off at noon on FOX.
A list of the visiting recruits is below. As always, the rankings are per the 247Sports composite rankings:
2025 prospects (verbal commits bolded)
| Player, Pos. | School | Rank (Pos.) | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahkeem Stewart, DL | Edna Karr (La.) | No. 16 (No. 3) | Five |
| Zahir Mathis, DE | Imhotep Institute (Pa.) | No. 65 (No. 5) | Four |
- Certainly the most notable prospect visiting this weekend, five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart will make a trip to Columbus after a visit to Oregon on Oct. 12. One of the priority targets for Ohio State this cycle, Stewart will also be in town for the Michigan game in late November.
- Four-star defensive end Zahir Mathis will make his official visit this weekend, a notable visit for Ohio State’s defensive line room. In-state Penn State has been actively trying to flip Mathis’ pledge.
2026 prospects
| Player, Pos. | School | Rank (Pos.) | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Michael Jones, RB | Pike Road (Ala.) | No. 289 (No. 22) | Four |
| Corbyn Fordham, TE | The Bolles School (Fla.) | No. 306 (No. 16) | Four |
| J.B. Shabazz, OL | East Forsyth (N.C.) | No. 285 (No. 25) | Four |
| Jaire Richburg, WR | East Forsyth (N.C.) | N/A | N/A |
| Favour Akih, RB | Rutherford B Hayes (Delaware, OH) | N/A | N/A |
- Four-star running back Ja’Michael Jones could continue Ohio State’s new inroads in Alabama, if he chooses to commit to the Buckeyes one day. The talented back already has 16 offers.
- Four-star Corbyn Fordham will be on campus once again this weekend. He has 27 offers, but will make a return trip to Columbus. 247Sports reported his visit.
- Massive offensive tackle J.B. Shabazz will see Columbus for the first time this weekend. Ohio State is one of his 13 offers.
- Wide receiver Jaire Richburg, a teammate of Shabazz’s, will come with him to Columbus. He does not currently hold an Ohio State offer.
- Local running back product Favour Akih will make the quick trip to Columbus for the game against Nebraska. He does not have an Ohio State offer.
2027 prospects
| Player, Pos. | School | Rank (Pos.) | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Cypher, LB | Millbrook (N.C.) | N/A | N/A |
| Trae Taylor, QB | Carmel Catholic (IL) | N/A | N/A |
| Dakota Guerrant, ATH | Harper Woods (Mich.) | No. 29 (No. 5) | Five |
| Maxwell Hiller, OT | Coatesville Area (Pa.) | No. 29 (No. 4) | Five |
| Max Brown, LB | Jefferson (Ga.) | N/A | N/A |
- Linebacker Quinton Cypher, a North Carolina product, will be in attendance this weekend. He has 14 scholarship offers, including one from Ohio State.
- Quarterback Trae Taylor will be in attendance for the Buckeyes this weekend. He already has 29 scholarship offers, and received one from Ohio State in mid-June.
- Five-star receiver Dakota Guerrant will be back on campus for Ohio State this weekend. He received an offer from the Buckeyes in June.
- Five-star offensive tackle Maxwell Hiller is sure to be a top priority for Ohio State in the 2027 cycle, as the talented offensive tackle already boasts offers from Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State.
- Linebacker Max Brown will come to Columbus this weekend as well. He has four reported offers, but the Buckeyes are one of them.