Ohio State’s offensive line future just got stronger. The Buckeyes secured a flip from 2026 three-star offensive tackle Landry Brede, who had previously been committed to NC State. The in-state standout from Mentor High School gives Ohio State five offensive linemen and four tackles in its current recruiting class, further solidifying the foundation for Ryan Day’s offense.

Brede’s commitment marks the Buckeyes’ first flip of the 2026 cycle and comes at a time when the program is reloading depth up front under offensive line coach Tyler Bowen. Ohio State had missed on a couple of top targets earlier this summer, but Bowen stayed active on the trail, and his persistence paid off with Brede’s pledge. Brede joins fellow Ohio linemen Sam Greer, Maxwell Riley, Aaron Thomas, and Tucker Smith in a class that now stands at 21 total commitments.

Standing 6-foot-5 and 280 pounds, Brede may not be the highest-ranked of the group—listed as the No. 93 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 47 player in Ohio according to the 247Sports composite—but his film tells a different story. His quick feet, lateral agility, and finishing power stand out, along with a relentless motor that drives defenders into the turf. Those traits made him a priority target for Ohio State once the staff saw him in person.

Brede originally committed to NC State on June 25 after official visits to the Wolfpack, North Carolina, and Pitt. That changed when the Buckeyes entered the picture with an offer on September 6. “I grew up watching them, so it was a big, big offer for me,” Brede said shortly after receiving it. He visited Columbus twice within the next month—first for the Ohio game on September 13 and again for the Minnesota matchup—before officially flipping to Ohio State.

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While Brede is considered a developmental prospect, the Buckeyes are in a strong position to let him grow without early pressure thanks to commitments from top-150 tackles Sam Greer and Maxwell Riley. He’ll need to continue refining his pad level and adding strength, but the physical tools and competitive drive are there. Brede plans to enroll early in January, giving him a head start in the strength program and spring practice.

After years of battling depth concerns along the offensive line, Ohio State’s renewed focus on building a deeper, more balanced unit is evident. Bowen’s work on the trail has yielded results, and Brede’s flip reinforces the Buckeyes’ momentum heading toward Signing Day. For Ohio State fans, seeing another talented in-state lineman choose to wear the scarlet and gray underscores a program once again dominating its backyard.