The Ohio State football program has been trying to land a highly ranked running back recruit in the 2026 recruiting class. They have already struck out with Derrek Cooper, as he decided to commit to Texas instead of playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Right now, they only have one RB recruit in the class.
Favour Akih is a three-star recruit who is an in-state running back. He is the only RB in the 2026 class right now, but the Buckeyes still have hope that they can land a five-star recruit. Savion Hiter has been the running back recruit whom they are hoping to land.