Ohio State adds an in-state tight end to its 2026 recruiting class as Lebanon’s Nick Lautar flips his commitment from Louisville to the Buckeyes.
BREAKING: Class of 2026 TE Nick Lautar has Flipped his Commitment from Louisville to Ohio State, he tells me forRanked as the No. 52 tight end and No. 924 overall prospect in the 2026 class, Lautar had been committed to Louisville since June.
He quickly flipped to Ohio State, however, after receiving an offer from OSU while visiting OSU for itsWhile Ohio State waited until two-and-a-half weeks before early signing day to offer Lautar, the Buckeyes had been evaluating and building a relationship with Lautar for months. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound tight end also visited Ohio State for its September win over Ohio. Baylor, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Wisconsin were among the other schools that offered Lautar before his initial commitment to Louisville. A fluid pass-catcher who shows good route-running ability for a high school tight end and the receiving skill to make tough catches in traffic, Lautar caught 38 passes for 511 yards and eight touchdowns in his senior season at Lebanon. He’s also a strong blocker who’s often seen knocking defenders into the dirt when the ball isn’t coming his way. Lautar will likely still need some time to bulk up and develop his technical skill before he’ll be ready to play a significant role at Ohio State, as most tight ends do, but the Buckeyes shouldn’t need him to play much right away. Will Kacmarek is the only tight end on this year’s roster who’s set to exhaust his eligibility, so the Buckeyes project to have a deep tight end room in 2026 with Max Klare, Bennett Christian, Nate Roberts, Jelani Thurman, Brody Lennon and Max LeBlanc all potentially returning. As such, Lautar is likely to be the only tight end in Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class. He replaces Corbyn Fordham, who decommitted from OSU and, who was on campus alongside Lautar for the UCLA game, is a top target for the Buckeyes in that class. Lautar becomes Ohio State’s sixth commitment of November in the 2026 class, joining five other prospects who were also previously committed to other schools: cornerbackCarnell Tate Out, Jeremiah Smith Starts But Exits Game vs. UCLA Early After Being Listed As Questionable Quick Hits: Ryan Day Says Jeremiah Smith Left Game Early Due to “Nagging” Injury, Julian Sayin Says He’s “Feeling Good Now” After Turning Ankle
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