Tyler Bowen has done it again.
Lets GO AGTG https://t.co/TcmTYREbpO
— Sam Greer (@Samgreer70) March 25, 2025
In just a few months on campus, Bowen has landed his second high-priority offensive lineman from Ohio, earning the commitment of Sam Greer on Tuesday.
The Greer File
- Class: 2026
- Size: 6-6/310
- Pos: OT
- School: Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio)
- Composite Rating: ★★★★
- Composite Rank: #188 (#17 OT)
With Greer's commitment, Ohio State is at six commitments total for the 2026 class and has two offensive linemen committed, with Maxwell Riley being the other.
Bowen, who had a reputation as a strong recruiter going back to his Penn State days, built a strong rapport with Riley and Greer early in his tenure in Columbus, prioritizing both Buckeye State prospects. It's paid off in a big way with a pair of commitments early in his OSU tenure.
Shortly after Riley committed on March 10, he did everything in his power to peer recruit Greer to the Buckeyes. As it turned out, he and Bowen only needed two weeks to turn that goal into a reality.
BOOM! Welcome to the brotherhood @Samgreer70! https://t.co/qM5JzD4Sua
— Maxwell Riley (@bigmax2026) March 25, 2025
It's not often that a prospect's first Division I offer comes from Ohio State, but it does happen occasionally. It happened with Mylan Graham a few recruiting cycles ago, and that also was Greer's story on April 5, 2023. Ryan Day offered Greer following a visit to Columbus, and like Graham before him, both will end up Buckeyes.
“I felt extremely blessed and excited to get an offer from The Ohio State University,” Greer told Eleven Warriors after picking up his offer. “Coach Day said he wanted to offer me based off my size and athleticism and wanted me to help be a recruiter as well.”
He and Riley committing back-to-back to get Ohio State's offensive line recruiting class jumpstarted almost seems fitting, considering they were the first two offensive linemen offered by OSU in the 2026 cycle. Riley was the first, and Greer followed, just like their commitment timelines. Riley and Greer are the two highest-rated offensive line prospects in the state of Ohio for the 2026 class.
| Pos | Name | Rating | Rank | Size | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | CHRIS HENRY JR. | ★★★★★ | #9 NATL | #2 WR | 6-5 | 205 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) |
| OT | MAXWELL RILEY | ★★★★ | #114 NATL | #9 OT | 6-5 | 280 | Avon Lake (Avon Lake, Ohio) |
| CB | JAKOB WEATHERSPOON | ★★★★ | #167 NATL | #13 S | 5-10 | 172 | Avon (Avon, Ohio) |
| OT | SAM GREER | ★★★★ | #188 NATL | #17 OT | 6-6 | 310 | Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio) |
| WR | JAEDEN RICKETTS | ★★★★ | #253 NATL | #42 WR | 6-0 | 187 | Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, Ohio) |
| TE | CORBYN FORDHAM | ★★★★ | #378 NATL | #18 TE | 6-3 | 215 | The Bolles School (Jacksonville, Florida) |
| Prospect Rating Data: 247Sports Composite | |||||
Greer has been a longtime Ohio State fan and now will play his college ball at his dream school. He was a frequent visitor on OSU's campus over the past year, especially within the past few months. Greer took a gameday visit in November, attended OSU's championship celebration in January and came to two spring practices, most recently on Tuesday when he gave his commitment to Day and Bowen.
Its been an amazing journey, grateful to have been surrounded by so many good people on my way, thank you to all the coachs that have believed in me and helped to develop me Ill be forever thankful. In the end Ive decided to commit to THEE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!! pic.twitter.com/Txwl7c6FP4
— Sam Greer (@Samgreer70) March 25, 2025
Greer brings a big tackle frame to the next level
Per 247Sports' composite rankings, Greer is considered the No. 188 prospect and No. 17 offensive tackle in the 2026 class. At his frame at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, Greer is well-suited to handle playing tackle at the collegiate level and likely won't have to move inside.
Ohio State has had problems in past cycles consistently landing pure tackle prospects, but it has already landed two between Greer and Riley and have eyes on adding more this summer if possible. Other offensive linemen the Buckeyes are pursuing include Jackson Cantwell, Micah "Champ" Smith and Felix Ojo, among many others.
Greer is Archbishop Hoban's primary left tackle and plays with violent and quick hands, especially excelling at run blocking and pass blocking. He gets to the second level quickly and is an effective finisher. He's a multi-sport athlete and a prolific basketball player, which should give you an idea of how athletic he is as a prospect.
Like almost any offensive lineman at the collegiate level, he'll probably need a season or two of development and strength training before he's ready to contribute for the Buckeyes on a regular basis, but based on his frame and skill level he has the potential to be a future All-Big Ten caliber player.
