Five-Stars, Future Five-Stars and Ohio State Commits Put Their Talent on Display in the Buckeyes’ Final Skill Camp of the Summer.

Ohio State closed out its summer skill camps at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center this week with a star-studded final session—one designed not just to polish current talent, but to shine a spotlight on the next wave of Buckeye recruits. The roster featured five-stars, future five-stars, and existing OSU commits all vying for attention, and the results left fans and coaches buzzing.

Among the five-stars who turned heads was cornerback Na’eem Offord, the No. 1 CB in the 2025 class. Though he committed to Oregon earlier this year, his presence at camp drew mixed reactions due to his elite coverage instincts and fluid athleticism. On3 described Offord as a “plus athlete, extremely fluid and a natural DB… very good cover corner [who] transfers over to Friday nights” . Despite his flip, his performance underlined the caliber of talent OSU continues to attract.

Sharing the field with Offord was fellow five-star corner Devin Sanchez, whose sticky break coverage and physical length make him a standout. On3 praised his “elite combination of size, speed and length,” noting a 10.6-second 100m time and strong showing against top competition . Sanchez’s polished technique and athleticism suggest he could be ready to contribute early in his Buckeye career.

Completing the defensive back procession was safety Blaine Bradford, a top-five safety in the 2026 class whose presence at camp reaffirmed OSU’s pull. SI reported that Bradford chose Ohio State over LSU after building relationships with Matt Guerrieri and Tim Walton, highlighting the staff’s influence .

On offense, Quincy Porter—Ohio State’s 2025 five-star receiver—was a focal point. Standing 6-foot-3 with a 33.5-inch arm span, Porter demonstrated championship-level contested catch ability. On3 noted his “arguably the largest catch radius… strong at the catch point and easily tracks the ball over his shoulder” . With Emeka Egbuka heading to the NFL, Porter is poised to step into a significant role, and his camp film energized Buckeye supporters.

Ohio State’s quarterback room also received a boost, thanks to Tavien St. Clair, the elite 2025 QB recruit. On3 praised his size (6‑4, 225), accuracy and repeatable throwing mechanics after seeing him at Elite 11 Finals . Wikipedia confirms he’s the No. 1 recruit in the class, the Rivals Five‑Star Camp MVP, and a rising star in Columbus . His performance at camp reinforced the high expectations surrounding his arrival.

The camp also spotlighted future builds of the program—notably in the 2026 and 2027 classes. Defensive back Bralan Womack, a 2026 five-star safety from Mississippi, impressed coaches with fluidity and instincts, immediately earning an OSU offer . In-state cornerback Victor Singleton (2026) also got first-team reps and an offer after standout work, as did Jakob Weatherspoon, another Ohio 2026 four-star CB, catching coaches’ attention with a quick 40-yard time .

Wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford—a three-star 2026 prospect from Indiana who’s garnered buzz—made his mark as well. After earlier receiving an offer, he has since improved his ranking, and at camp showed enough polish to suggest future five-star upside .

Off‑line prep continued at the lines too. OSU’s staff focused on offensive line depth, offering four-star OL Ben Nichols and others across positional groups at the final camp . Those offers strengthen OSU’s strategic pipeline for trench reinforcements.

Of course, none of this exists in a vacuum: the summer’s camps, capped by this final session, serve a dual purpose. They remind current commits and prospects—like St. Clair, Porter, and Bradford—that OSU has a transparent path to elite development. And they demonstrate onstage to uncommitted talent—like Womack, Singleton, Weatherspoon, Guilford, and others—that the Buckeye program aggressively pursues high-upside recruits at every position.

The result is a recruiting culture that blends incoming stars with polished future players and current depth. One recruiting analyst called OSU’s 2025 class “poised for immediate impact,” highlighting Porter, St. Clair, Sanchez on defense, and others as key to championship competitiveness .

That synergy matters. Jeremiah Smith, a freshman receiver this past year, broke true-freshman receiving records on the way to the national title . His success promises opportunity for those ready and lifts expectations for the newcomers.

By the end of the summer, OSU’s Buckeye Breakfast camp series, 7-on-7 events, and this final positional showcase had handed out over 18 offers to 2026 and 2027 prospects . That steady offering stream signals the staff’s methodical approach: lock in elite targets, bring them in to compete, and keep momentum rolling into offseason visits and official trips.

The fan base has noticed. Reactions on social media—particularly Reddit—are positive, as one 2026 OL commit noted: “This should be a big class for OL… Kid is a UNIT!” . Recruits themselves echoed that feedback: Singleton posted “Blessed to receive an offer” after camp, while Weatherspoon expressed similar gratitude .

The final summer skill camp exemplified the Buckeyes’ recruiting formula: draw elite talent, evaluate rigorously, offer selectively, and forge a development-first environment—selling not just offers, but blueprints for growth.

Now, as summer winds down, anticipation grows ahead of what the fall visits and official announcements will reveal. Will Offord remain a memory or swing back? Which of the many 2026 CBs—Womack, Singleton, Weatherspoon—will commit? Will Guilford’s rising stock culminate in his eventual decision? Porter, St. Clair, Bradford—they’ve already arrived. Are there more five-stars to follow? If past classes are any indication, Buckeye Nation should expect both.

Because for Ohio State, recruiting isn’t just about accumulating talent—it’s about rotating the roster with high-upside players who fit an identity where immediate impact meets long-term development, particularly at positions like WR, QB, DB, and OL. And this final camp made clear: that identity remains alive, and the cupboard is well-stocked heading into 2025.

As summer turns to fall, recruits will reflect on the connections made in Columbus—the way coaches and current players treated them, whether drills translated to respectful feedback, and how they picture themselves growing in scarlet and gray. For those who stood on that field, the message was clear: Ohio State is competing now, and stacking for tomorrow—camp by camp, offer by offer, impact by impact.