Ohio State gained a notable commitment from safety Blaine Bradford, a four-star recruit ranked No. 32 in the ESPN Junior 300, edging out competitors LSU and Texas. Bradford, who features prominently as ESPN's No. 3 safety for the class, visited Ohio State before his surprise announcement. His recruitment was nurtured by Ohio State's safeties coach Matt Guerrieri. This marks Ohio State's sixth commitment from a top 300 player in 2026 and reflects the Buckeyes' focused strategy on securing defensive talent for the program's continuity.
"Bradford's commitment follows a weekend visit with the Buckeyes, and he's scheduled for officials in June with Ohio State, LSU and Texas. Bradford announced his pledge on social media."
"Ohio State landed a significant recruiting upset in the 2026 class on Monday, edging LSU and Texas to the commitment of four-star safety Blaine Bradford, No. 32 in the ESPN Junior 300."
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