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Ohio State football lands 4-star DB Jakob Weatherspoon in 2026 recruiting class
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According to multiple reports, Avon four-star athlete Jakob Weatherspoon has committed to the Ohio State football recruiting class of 2026.
Weatherspoon is ranked the No. 9 prospect in the state of Ohio by 247Sports. He has played cornerback and safety for the Eagles. He also competes for the school's track team.
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What does Jakob Weatherspoon's commitment mean for Ohio State football's recruiting ratings?
Weatherspoon joins wide receivers Chris Henry (Mater Dei High School, California ), Jaeden Ricketts (Watkins Memorial) and tight end Corbyn Fordham (The Bolles School, Florida ) in the 2026 class.
Those commitments have Ohio State ranked 12th nationally with Oregon , Texas A&M , Penn State , USC and Tennessee comprising the 247Sports' top five. Oregon has 10 commitments.
Jakob Weatherspoon numbers, 247Sports ranking
Jakob Weatherspoon visits OSU the day of the Ohio State Buckeyes' 38-15 win over the Indiana Hoosiers in an NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
The 5-10, 172-pound Weatherspoon saw his stock rise in 2024. Ranked as 2026's No. 201 prospect nationally as of July, he has jumped to No. 164 in the most recent 247Sports composite ratings.
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He holds offers from a number of Big Ten schools, including Michigan and Penn State.
This article was updated to correct for an inaccuracy.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: OSU football recruiting: DB Jakob Weatherspoon commits for 2026 class
