Ohio State Flips 2026 In-State Tight End Nick Lautar From Louisville

Overview

• Lautar announced his commitment Sunday, one day after receiving an official offer from Ryan Day and tight ends coach Keenan Bailey during an on-campus visit.
• The Lebanon (Ohio) standout is a three-star recruit listed at about 6-foot-5 and 225–235 pounds, ranked No. 52 tight end and No. 924 overall in the 247Sports composite.
• He becomes Ohio State’s 27th pledge in the 2026 cycle and its 10th in-state commit, with the class ranked No. 7 nationally by Rivals.
• His senior season featured 38 receptions for 511 yards and eight touchdowns, and he had prior offers from programs including Baylor, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, and Wisconsin.
• Ohio State projects him to develop behind a deep tight end room that returns Max Klare, Bennett Christian, Nate Roberts, Jelani Thurman, Brody Lennon, and Max LeBlanc, with only Will Kacmarek set to exhaust eligibility.