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Ohio State Lands Flip of Rivals No. 2 Cornerback Jay Timmons From Florida State

The late addition lifts the Buckeyes’ 2026 class to No. 8 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Overview

  • Timmons, ranked by Rivals as the No. 2 cornerback and No. 29 overall prospect in 2026, becomes Ohio State’s 23rd commitment in the class.
  • He visited Columbus for the Penn State game and said the defense, energy and chance to compete at the highest level drove his decision.
  • Secondary coach Tim Walton led the recruitment, with Ohio State’s track record developing defensive backs cited as a key draw.
  • The pickup strengthens an already deep defensive back group that includes Blaine Bradford, Simeon Caldwell, Jordan Thomas and Khmari Bing.
  • Rivals scouting praises Timmons’ instincts, physicality and versatility across corner, nickel or safety, noting his 5-10.5, 185-pound frame and lineage as Lawrence Timmons’ son.