Four-star 2026 Offensive Tackle Maxwell Riley Commits to Ohio State

Maxwell Riley CommitmentTyler Bowen is on the board in a big way for the 2026 recruiting class.

Despite the momentum seemingly going towards Clemson in the past few months, four-star Ohio offensive tackle Maxwell Riley committed to the Buckeyes on Monday, giving OSU a major win in the 2026 cycle.

The Riley File

Class: 2026

Size: 6-5/280

Pos: OT

School: Avon Lake (Avon Lake, Ohio)

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Composite Rank: #114 (#9 OT)

Riley had been torn between Clemson and the Buckeyes for months, but the allure of playing for his hometown team and a national title contender eventually kept Riley in the Buckeye State.

Though it will ultimately go down as a recruiting win for Bowen,…