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

The Buckeyes secured his pledge a day after extending an offer during a campus visit.

Overview

Lautar committed Sunday, one day after Ohio State offered during its 48-10 win over UCLA.
He is a three-star prospect listed at 6-foot-5 and roughly 225–235 pounds.
247Sports Composite ranks him No. 52 among tight ends and No. 924 overall in the 2026 class, with Rivals placing him No. 62 at the position.
He becomes the 27th commitment in Ohio State’s 2026 class and the 10th in-state addition, marking the program’s third pledge in two days.
As a senior at Lebanon High School, he recorded 38 catches for 511 yards and eight touchdowns, and he is expected to develop behind a deep tight end group.