A common criticism of former offensive line coach Justin Frye’s recruiting style from fans and analysts alike often was how small the target board was.
Not that there’s anything wrong with zeroing in on a select few players you’re really high on, but once you strike out on them, it makes it very difficult to secure any fallback options. A few weeks into offensive line coach Tyler Bowen’s tenure at Ohio State, it doesn’t seem like that trend will continue.
Bowen has offered several offensive linemen since arriving in Columbus, including three within the past two days, all of which are in the 2026 recruiting class.