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Four-star Defensive Lineman Khary Wilder Commits to Ohio State

Four-star California defensive lineman Khary Wilder committed to Ohio State on Tuesday evening, giving the Buckeyes their first defensive lineman for the 2026 cycle. He's the 15th OSU commit for the 2026 class in total and the second this week, as he joins running back Favour Akih.

  • Class: 2026
  • Size: 6-4/260
  • Pos: DL
  • School: Junipero Serra (Gardena, California)
  • Composite Rating: u2605u2605u2605u2605
  • Composite Rank: #248 (#23 edge)

Wilder took an official visit to OSU on May 30 and instantly connected with Johnson and the rest of the OSU staff.