This news article explores Ohio State's recruiting efforts, focusing on wide receiver target Robinson and edge rusher prospect Brooks. It also delves into the financial landscape of college football recruiting, discussing the impact of team collectives and NIL deals.
Spring football presents a crucial recruiting opportunity for Ohio State, but the Buckeyes are also gearing up for a hectic official visit season this summer. According to 247 Sports ' composite rankings, Robinson is ranked as the No. 263 prospect and No. 45 wide receiver in the 2026 class. He received an offer from Brian Hartline following an impressive performance at a recruiting camp last summer.
'It means a lot to have the opportunity to be one of the best wide receivers in the country and play for one of the best wide receiver coaches in the country,' Robinson told Eleven Warriors last June. 'Columbus is a great place.' The 5-foot-8, 160-pound Texas wide receiver has also scheduled official visits to Notre Dame and Miami this summer. During his junior year, Robinson hauled in 79 passes for 1,119 yards and 15 touchdowns, while also contributing as a punt and kickoff returner. Meanwhile, Brooks is rated the No. 89 prospect and No. 10 edge prospect in the 2026 cycle. Besides Ohio State, he has set official visits to Clemson, Florida State, and Cal. Brooks had a visit to Miami scheduled for June 20, but adjusted it to align with the Buckeyes. “Man, I love Ohio State,” Brooks said. “Larry Johnson is the best D-line coach in the nation, period. Or at least second-best. It’s a place I’d love to play at.”This probably isn't news to anyone reading this, but college football recruiting in the modern era has been significantly impacted by the financial backing of team collectives. Since NIL went into effect in 2021, we've heard all kinds of seemingly outlandish dollar amounts being tossed around by schools' collectives to attract talented teenagers, some of which might be true, while others likely stretch the bounds of believability. In essence, Nakos spoke with several unnamed individuals who oversee collectives from various Power Four leagues about the 2025 class. He delved into various aspects, such as which schools were the biggest spenders (Oregon, Texas, and Ohio State were frequently mentioned), who employed the most strategic spending (Georgia), whether revenue sharing fueled the market (to a significant degree), the highest-paid players in the class (Bryce Underwood and David Sanders Jr.), and more. If you're interested in some informed speculation about the financial figures involved in securing high-caliber athletes for your university, I highly recommend seeking out this information. Additionally, it's worth noting that Mathis, who decommitted from the Buckeyes late in the fall, signed with Big Ten rival Maryland on Wednesday, which coincidentally happens to be National Signing Day. Mathis joined Ohio State's 2025 class in January of 2024, but then decommitted in November. At the time, speculation was that Mathis would end up at Big Ten rival Penn State, but Mathis ultimately chose a different path and will now play for Mike Locksley and the Terrapins.
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