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Ohio State Buckeyes are set to receive a visit from an elite Oregon Ducks commitment who could be a flip candidate

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Brandon Little | Last updated May 27, 2025 1:54 PM ET

The Ohio State Buckeyes have 13 commitments in their 2026 recruiting class and currently hold the No. 3-ranked class, according to 247Sports.

Over the next month, Columbus will host a number of key visitors as prospects get a closer look at what the Buckeyes have to offer. The summer months will play a crucial role in shaping how the final class comes together.

Ohio State does not yet have a pass rusher committed, but that could change soon with a high-profile visitor now scheduled to make the trip.

Five-star Oregon commit DE Richard Wesley schedules official visit to Columbus

Sierra Canyon (CA) defensive end Richard Wesley, a five-star prospect who committed to Oregon in early May, still plans to explore his options. Ohio State will host Wesley for his third official visit, scheduled for August 30. His first official visit will be to Oregon on June 6, followed by a trip to Texas on June 20 to meet with the Longhorns.

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His schedule is as follows:

•Oregon: June 6
•Texas: June 20
•Ohio State: August 30
•Texas A&M: TBD

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The talented Wesley is a 6-foot-5, 250-pound pass rusher who is ranked as the No. 2 defensive end in the country, per 247 Sports Composite.

As mentioned, defensive line coach Larry Johnson has yet to secure a commitment for the 2026 class. While flipping Wesley from Oregon would be a challenge, the opportunity is there with an official visit now on the books. Ohio State remains in pursuit of several other top pass-rushing targets they’d love to add to the class.

Looking ahead to the 2025 season, North Carolina transfer Beau Atkinson, along with returners Caden Curry and Kenyatta Jackson, are expected to be the top edge rushers for the Buckeyes following the departures of J.T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer to the NFL Draft.

Getting Wesley on campus so soon after his Oregon commitment is a promising development for Ohio State. Now, it’s a matter of seeing whether the visit takes place as scheduled — and what impact it may have moving forward.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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