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Joshua Padilla Looks to Continue History of High School Tackles Becoming Successful Interior Offensive Linemen at Ohio State

Better Know A Buckeye is our look at every member of Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class and how they became Buckeyes as they prepare to begin their OSU careers this fall.

Joshua Padilla grew up in Dayton, Ohio but was never really a Buckeye fan. Instead, he was a fan of college football in general.

When Ohio State came calling, though, Padilla knew it was an opportunity he couldn't pass up. The second commit in the Buckeyes' 2023 class, the Dayton native is ranked as the No. 11 interior offensive lineman (No. 226 overall) in the class.