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2026 Ohio Safety Kaden Gebhardt Puts Ohio State in His Top Four Schools, Ryan Day Hits the Recruiting Trail, Buckeyes Offer Five New Prospects

A top safety target for Ohio State in the 2026 class is closer to making a decision.

Three-star Ohio safety Kaden Gebhardt released his top four schools on Tuesday, which consisted of Ohio State, Clemson, Penn State and Wisconsin.

Gebhardt, who attends nearby Olentangy High School, was offered by OSU in December. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety visited Columbus multiple times this year, taking several gameday visits and also attending a spring practice. A decision could be coming soon for Gebhardt, who will likely commit before taking any official visits.

NEWS: Class of 2026 Safety Kaden Gebhardt is down to 4 Schools, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 62 195 S from Lewis Center, OH is down to Ohio State, Clemson, Penn State, & Wisconsin

Where Should He Go?