Ohio State makes the cut in quest to land five-star offensive lineman

The Ohio State Buckeyes are focusing on strengthening their offensive line following last season's struggles in key matchups. Ohio State has been included in the top four choices for Maxwell Hiller, the top-rated interior lineman in the 2027 recruiting class, according to 247Sports composite rankings. Hiller, from Coatsville, Pennsylvania, also lists Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee among his top choices and has scheduled official visits to these SEC schools. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day sees Hiller's interest as promising, especially after Big Ten rivals Michigan and Penn State were excluded from his list. The Buckeyes aim to improve their performance in the trenches to enhance their championship prospects.