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How three-star defensive lineman Eric Mensah can impact Ohio State’s front four
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For as much as Ohio State has brought in in the 2024 signing class at defensive end, recruiting at defensive tackle isn’t as highly regarded.
That’s because there was just one member of the defensive line class set to play on the interior.
Three-star defensive lineman Eric Mensah, of Stafford, Virginia, is the only interior prospect along the front four. Ohio State signed five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston and has a verbal commitment from four-star defensive end Dominic Kirks.
“A guy that came to camp, worked with (defensive line coach) Larry (Johnson), comes from a great family and Mountain View High School in Virginia,” coach Ryan Day said on signing day. “A strong player, had a good year, he’s played multiple positions in his high school career and brings a lot of versatility there.”
Mensah is 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds and can play both interior tackle spots. He’ll join a program with some talent already on the defensive line, and coming in as a lower-rated recruit (No. 784 in the 247Sports composite rankings), he’ll have to prove that he can make an impact with more touted prospects.
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The outlook for Mensah, though, is a long-term one. He figures to have a redshirt season in his first with the program, as the Buckeyes return Tyleik Williams, Tywone Malone, Ty Hamilton and Hero Kanu.
Then, there’s promising rising second-year defensive tackle Jason Moore that will push to make an impact in 2024. In short, there’s too much veteran talent on the depth chart to expect Mensah to make much of an impact.
But if Mensah can develop into a useful defensive tackle, he’ll join a group of talented rush-ends that Ohio State has recruited like Houston and Kirks and create a formidable front. Ohio State brought in three defensive tackles in the 2023 class, but only one in the 24 class with Mensah.
Meaning, Mensah’s development could be remarkably important to the future of the Buckeye front.
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Why artists are dropping out of the Great American State Fair
Musicians cancel appearances at the Great American State Fair after questions over Freedom 250 and claims the July Fourth event is nonpartisan.
As several states pull out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., questions are coming up closer to home — Is Ohio still participating?
Massachusetts and North Carolina won’t participate in the fair, according to USA TODAY. Reports also indicate that Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Oregon are also expected to skip the event, with some states citing a combination of financial and political concerns as reasons for opting out.
Here’s what we know about Ohio’s role in the event so far.
Is Ohio skipping the 2026 Great American State Fair?
Ohio has confirmed its participation with a booth titled “Ohio: The Heart of it All,” which showcases state parks and childhood development. The governor’s office began the planning process for the booth in February, shortly after the Great American State Fair was announced, said Lisa Peterson director of communications in the governor’s office.
The Great American State Fair, organized by Freedom 250, is a 16-day exposition that will be displayed on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.
Additionally, Ohio will host a stop from the “Freedom Truck,” a traveling exhibit tied to Freedom 250. The exhibit will appear at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Organizers describe the Freedom Truck as a mobile museum that visits existing fairs and community events, not a version of the Great American State Fair itself.
When does the ‘Freedom Truck’ stop in Ohio?
The Freedom Truck is scheduled to be at the Ohio State Fair from July 27 through Aug. 10, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
The exhibit includes interactive and historical exhibits about the founding of the United States, according to organizers.
The mobile museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, with the final day closing at 6 p.m.
What is the Great American State Fair?
The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event planned for June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Organized by Freedom 250, the fair is part of a broader effort to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with state exhibits, food, entertainment and cultural programming, according to USA TODAY.
President Donald Trump announced he will headline the Freedom 250‑organized Great American State Fair and hold an “America Is Back” rally, the publication reports.
America250 vs. Freedom 250: What’s the difference?
The Great American State Fair is part of Freedom 250, a Trump-backed initiative to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.
That effort is different from America250, the official, congressionally-authorized program coordinating nationwide commemorations. Meanwhile, America 250‑Ohio, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, is the official state-level partner to the national America250 effort.
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Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
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Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
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TEMPE, AZ – JANUARY 02: Head coach Jim Tressel of the Ohio State Buckeyes holds the football from the trophy after the Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium on January 2, 2006 in Tempe, Arizona. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-20. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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