Ohio State Buckeyes Secure Visit from Highly-Ranked Defensive End
The Ohio State Buckeyes have arranged a visit with one of the top-ranked defensive ends as they continue to strengthen their future roster.
Last season, the Buckeyes featured one of the nation’s toughest defensive lines, playing a key role in helping Ohio State reach the national championship. However, with the entire starting defensive line heading to the NFL this offseason, Ohio State is left searching for replacements.
Although the Buckeyes have some plans in place for next season’s defensive line, there are still lingering questions about the team’s post-2025 outlook.
To address this, Ohio State is getting an early start on recruiting and has secured a visit from four-star defensive end Derek Colman-Brusa, according to Eleven Warriors.
Colman-Brusa will visit Columbus from June 13-15, but he’s also planning trips to four other Big Ten schools: UCLA, USC, Washington, and Oregon.
A native of Burien, Washington, Colman-Brusa is currently ranked as the 17th-best edge rusher in the 2026 class and the 170th overall player in the 247 Sports composite rankings.
In addition to his official visit, Colman-Brusa will spend some time in Columbus from April 11-13.
Though it’s still early in the recruiting process, the Buckeyes are likely to face tough competition from Washington, given Colman-Brusa’s ties to the state.
As one of the top recruiting programs in the country, Ohio State is sure to have backup plans in case Colman-Brusa decides not to commit.
Under Ryan Day, the Buckeyes have already secured eight commitments for the class of 2026.
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