Ohio State leads in recruitment of 4-star offensive tackle Kavon Blackmon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Ohio State is positioned as the early favorite for four-star offensive tackle Kavon Blackmon from Springfield, Ohio, who received a scholarship offer from the Buckeyes in June. The coaching staff has prioritized Blackmon, boosting their prospects in his recruitment. Analysts Steve Wiltfong and Allen Trieu have placed predictions favoring Ohio State. Blackmon holds offers from numerous schools, including Cincinnati and Michigan State, and plans to visit some of his top choices this fall.
- •Kavon Blackmon is ranked No. 15 among offensive tackles nationally.
- •Ohio State has increased recruitment efforts amidst the upcoming season.
- •The Buckeyes secured verbal commitments from top 2027 class prospects.
- •Blackmon has received over two dozen scholarship offers.
- •Ohio State also offered 2029 linebacker Jayvion Maldon.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State trending for 4-star Ohio OT
"Ohio State is the early favorite for a four-star Ohio offensive tackle and the Buckeyes offered a 2029 linebacker.
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