Amidst the craziness of transfer portal season, Ohio State is looking for stability. As the Buckeyes look to fill out their portal class, during what has been a wild week for the team, three 2027 standout receivers were on campus this weekend.

Patriots and Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski revealed the events leading up to a viral photo during his recruiting visit at Ohio State.

Ohio State lands its likely replacement for Caleb Downs as Florida State transfer safety Earl Little Jr., a second-team All-ACC honoree in 2025, commits to the Buckeyes.

The Buckeyes will have to keep Jacobs on board until signing day, and if so, they will have their first five-star edge rusher since 2021.

Ohio State secured a historic commitment on Monday, landing five-star edge rusher DJ Jacobs over Miami , Georgia, Notre Dame , Texas , Texas A&M , Tennessee , Oregon, and Alabama. Jacobs— the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2027 Top247 — ranks among the 10 highest-rated prospects to commit to the Buckeyes in the modern recruiting era (since 2000).

Ohio State adds a second tight end from the transfer portal as Hunter Welcing, a seventh-year senior from Northwestern, commits to the Buckeyes.

After two years in Columbus, Mensah entered the NCAA transfer portal last week, and it didn’t take him long to find his new home. He’s heading home — to Blacksburg. This is my home! I wanna thank Coach Franklin and the coaching staff at Virginia Tech for accepting me into this program and bringing me back home !