Ohio State Lands In-State OL Landry Brede After Flip From NC State
The in-state three-star projects to the interior, giving Ohio State five offensive line pledges in its 2026 class.
Overview
- Brede, a 2026 prospect from Mentor (Ohio) High, decommitted from NC State and chose the Buckeyes after receiving a September offer and making multiple visits to Columbus.
- Offensive line coach Tyler Bowen evaluated Brede in person and built a consistent relationship that helped secure the commitment.
- With Brede on board, Ohio State’s 2026 class stands at 21 commitments and includes five offensive linemen, a group that could represent the program’s largest incoming line haul since 2020 if it holds.
- Though he plays left tackle in high school, evaluators expect Brede to move inside at Ohio State with potential at guard or center.
- Staff focus now shifts to monitoring remaining tackle options such as Micah Smith and Adam Guthrie, though the current offensive line group may be close to set.