Eric Boggs
As an avid supporter of the Ohio State Buckeyes, it’s hard not to feel energized by the latest recruiting developments discussed on The OHIO Podcast, where recruiting analyst Meecha Hannah broke down several elite prospects who could shape the next era of Buckeye football.
One of the most exciting names is Monshun Sales, a towering wide receiver from Indianapolis who already looks like a nightmare matchup at 6’5″. His ability to stretch the field and dominate vertically has drawn comparisons to Marvin Harrison Jr., which should immediately grab the attention of anyone who understands Ohio State’s legacy at the position. Sales is reportedly considering the Buckeyes alongside programs like the Alabama Crimson Tide and Indiana Hoosiers, but Ohio State’s track record developing receivers keeps them firmly in the hunt. Pairing him with current commit Jamier Brown from Big Walnut High School would give the class a lethal combination of size and explosiveness, especially with Brown.
Defensively, the Buckeyes are pursuing imposing lineman Marcus Fakatou out of Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, California. At 6’6″ and 275 pounds, he’s already physically dominant and has drawn stylistic comparisons to Chase Young because of his burst and disruptive ability. His top group includes national powers such as the USC Trojans, Michigan Wolverines, Georgia Bulldogs, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners, Oregon Ducks, Miami Hurricanes, and the Penn State Nittany Lions, which shows just how elite his recruitment has become.
Another defender trending on Ohio State’s radar is Rashad Streets, an edge rusher from Millbrook High School in Raleigh. Streets has trimmed his list to six schools, including the Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide, South Carolina Gamecocks, NC State Wolfpack, and Florida State Seminoles. His reputation as a backfield-wrecking playmaker who can rush from multiple alignments makes him exactly the kind of disruptive athlete Matt Patricia-style defenses thrive on.
In the trenches, offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis is another major name to watch. The 6’6″, 280-pound prospect from Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh has narrowed his options to Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Texas, Clemson, and Miami. Notably absent is Penn State, which has stirred chatter in recruiting circles. Kalis, younger brother of former lineman Kyle Kalis, is praised for elite footwork, second-level blocking ability, and a physical edge that suggests he could push for early playing time.
In the secondary, Taelyn Mayo is a long, athletic corner from Texas who fits the modern prototype at 6’3½”. Ranked among the nation’s top corners, he’s down to five finalists: Ohio State, the Texas A&M Aggies, LSU Tigers, Oklahoma, and Texas. His size and range would be a major asset as college offenses continue trending toward bigger, more physical receivers.
From a fan’s perspective, what stands out most is how balanced this target group is. Ohio State isn’t just chasing stars at one position; the staff is loading the board with elite talent at receiver, defensive line, edge, offensive tackle, and corner. That’s the blueprint that keeps the Buckeyes in the national title conversation every year. If even a few of these names end up in scarlet and gray, Buckeye Nation could be looking at another class capable of dominating Saturdays for years to come.
