Over the last two months, USA TODAY High School Sports has looked at some of the best football prospects from the country's recruiting hotbeds.
The series started with the best 2026 recruits out of Texas and has expanded five more states. It's time to add another to that mix.
This time, we'll head to the Buckeye State. Here are the top 2026 recruits to keep an eye on from Ohio.
TOP RECRUITS: Alabama / California / Florida / Georgia / Tennessee
Victor Singleton
School: Central Catholic (Toledo)
Position: Cornerback
Commitment: Illinois
Summary: Illinois went into the Buckeyes' backyard and landed one of the state's top prospects in Singleton.