Bucknuts Morning 5

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in his usual Thursday spot and once again has wisdom to spread.* The nation's No. 1 overall player - defensive end Korey Foreman - said last night he has interest in Ohio State. Is it mutual? Is this a case of Ohio State just wanting to horde very great player available?* Is J.C. Latham still leaning towards the Buckeyes? A few weeks ago, this felt like basically a done deal. Now? Not so much.* Why are Ole Miss and Texas A&M the two program tussling hardest with Ohio State for New Jersey standout Tywone Malone?Wiltfong clears up all three recruitments.* Then it is back to projecting riches for your Buckeyes. On Tuesday's show, Duane Long offered up his thoughts on the 2021 NFL Draft and which Buckeyes would be selected (in order). Today, it's Dan's turn to list a top 10. Changes abound.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Is the nation's No. 1 wide receiver, Emeka Egbuka, going to be next to join Ohio State's excellent 2021 recruiting class? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:* What is the secret to Brian Hartline's recruiting prowess? Or is it really not a secret?* Is high 4-star cornerback Jaylin Davies going to be a Buckeye?* Which inexperienced defensive backs will start for Ohio State in 2020?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ten Buckeyes were selected over the weekend in the NFL Draft.How many will be picked in the 2021 NFL Draft?That was our topic today as Duane Long joined the show in his usual Tuesday slot.We apologize for the show being a tad tardy but we are tinkering with new a new audio approach we hope will be beneficial for all involved.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! 

It was another excellent NFL Draft from Ohio State's standpoint with 10 former Buckeyes being selected in the three-day event. That included three first-rounders (Chase Young, Jeff Okudah and Damon Arnette), a second-rounder (J.K. Dobbins), three third-rounders (Davon Hamilton, Jonah Jackson, Malik Harrison), a sixth-rounder (Jordan Fuller) and two seventh-rounders (K.J. Hill and Jashon Cornell).Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on the Monday 5ish for a full recap of the NFL Draft from OSU's perspective, including the biggest surprises of the event.

Ohio State currently has the No. 1 2021 recruiting class ... by a wide margin. Has the staff gotten bored with the competition and moved on to 2022?Not exactly.But Ryan Day and Co. did kick off Class of 2022 additions yesterday when New Orleans native Jyaire Brown verbally committed to the Buckeyes.We break down his commitment with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. But that's not all. We also delve into how 2021 will finish off.* Three more 5-stars on the way?* David Davidkov's inspirational journey to ... Columbus?* Tight end, offensive line, defensive line ... where do the next commits line up?PLUS: It's NFL Draft Day!Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Today we have the latest edition of the DeanCast. DeanCast guest today is Mark Porter, owner of ScoutingOhio.com.On today’s show we talk:** Porter talks about the Buckeyes not recruiting high school players, but rather future NFL draft picks** Porter discusses and gives stats on whether or not Ohio prep football talent is dwindling and what impact it has on the Buckeyes** We talk about the gems the Buckeyes have landed for their 2021 recruiting class** Porter looks ahead to the Ohio class of 2022 and the potential Ohio State guys** Porter discusses the vibe from the college coaching world in regards to whether and when there will be another college football season.** And we discuss more…

Ohio State's recruiting is "stupid"? Well, not stupid in the classic term, of course. In this case, we are talking about stupid good. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about high four-star cornerback Jaylin Davies perhaps becoming the next member of the Buckeyes' No. 1-ranked 2021 recruiting class, right on the heels of OSU landing four-star safety Jantzen Dunn on Monday. Also on the docket:* What is the state of the linebacking corps for the Buckeyes in 2020? We do a deep dive on that.* What is Bax most interested to see in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday? (Yes, tomorrow! Whohoo!)* The local media will have teleconferences with several of Ohio State's assistant coaches later this morning.All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Much of the world is on hiatus until the current pandemic is handled. That does not include Ohio State's football program.Ryan Day and Co. added another prospect to its No. 1 rated Class of 2021 when Kentucky's best - Jantzen Dunn - verballed to Ohio State.Oh, and 11 Buckeyes could come off the board in the fast-approaching NFL Draft.What does Duane Long think of Dunn joining this class?How does Duane rank the draft-eligible Buckeyes?Boom, that's a show.Spend 5ish with us today, Nutters!

Will the No. 1 prospect out of the state of Kentucky, defensive back Jantzen Dunn, commit to Ohio State later today? It is sure trending in that direction. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss what changed over the weekend with Dunn. Plus, what position is he most likely to play in college, and what former OSU defensive backs does he remind Bank of? Also on the docket:* Michigan is recruiting the state of Massachusetts hard for the second straight year, which seems like an odd strategy. Let's talk about it.* On the other hand, P.J. Fleck is doing an excellent job at Minnesota. What does the future hold for Fleck?* What prospects from Ohio State are we most curious to see where they land in this week's NFL Draft?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 

Of the last 20 basketball recruits to join Ohio State's squad, 11 have left the program. If you take the two highest recruits in each class, seven of the 10 are gone.What gives?Is Ohio State in the middle of a program crisis? Or is this the new normal in college basketball?Who better to answer than our network's premiere voice on college basketball: Director of Basketball Recruiting Evan Daniels?The answer: Nobody.We execute a deep dive on Ohio State hoops with Evan, who offers up insight on Chris Holtmann's team when it comes to recruiting, on-court performance and what the future might look like.Enjoy the show, 'Nutters!

Today, we have the latest edition of the DeanCast.Our DeanCast guest today is the Buckeyes’ newest commitment, defensive end Tunmise Adeleye from Bradenton (Fla.) IMG.On today’s show we talk:** Why Adeleye made his decision this week** Ryan Day and Larry Johnson’s reactions when Adeleye gave them the great news** Adeleye telling other schools the news that he had picked Ohio State** Eventually playing on the same defensive line with 5-star defensive end Jack Sawyer** Adeleye ecruiting his teammates JC Latham and Kamar Wilcoxson** Being part of what could be the greatest recruiting class ever** And more...

It is an uncomfortable subject, but one that is on the minds of all college football fans: What will the 2020 season look like? Will it be played as scheduled? Might there be a delay to the start of the season, followed by a shortened season? And heaven forbid, there is one really bad possibility (although we don't think it will come to that). Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss why pro sports leagues planning to start in June could be what paves the way for college sports to start this fall. Also on the show:* Defensive end Tunmise Adeleye -- the No. 41 ranked recruit in the country in the 2021 class -- became the 16th commitment for the Buckeyes in their No. 1-ranked class on Wednesday. He was originally expected to announce his decision in August.* What stood out to JBook regarding Ryan Day's 45-minute teleconference with reporters on Wednesday?* Where do things stand with the other top recruits on OSU's board for 2021?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. 

We have to start by thanking Tunmise Adeleye for timing his commitment to best suit this podcast. Yes, Ohio State added another standout to its epic Class of 2021 haul in Adeleye, a Texas native prepping at IMG in Bradenton, Fla. Adeleye is the No. 4 defensive end in the class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He'll likely line up in Scarlet and Gray opposite fellow commitment Jack Sawyer (the No. 3 defensive end). Is that good?Also, a recent review of available 5-star prospects in the class have three leaning towards Columbus, according to 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.So guess who our guest is today! That's right, Wiltfong himself.Sit back and listen to a complete review of why Adeleye chose Ohio State, who could follow and other anecdotal examples of why the Buckeyes are recruiting at a level never seen before.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

The NFL Draft is one week and one day away (we can see you smiling). On today's show, Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to predict where the players from Ohio State will be selected in the draft. The first two or three are easy, then it begins to get a lot more difficult.Also, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will hold a teleconference with reporters late this morning.All of that and more is in store for you on the Wednesday 5ish.

Duane Long is a man of the people. But you knew that.We asked Bucknutters to submit questions for Duane via the Front Row message board and you people delivered. Big time.We hit the following topics:* Compare 2002's defense to last year's crew ...* Best and worst evaluations of future Buckeyes ... * Could Trey Sermon be in Columbus for two years?* Most talented QB to play for Ohio State?* Which Buckeyes are hurt most by current delay?* Urban Meyer's best coaching job in Columbus?Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Which teams will be in the running for the 2020 college football national championship? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for a lengthy version of the Monday 5ish to do a deep dive on that, plus: Who will have a better NFL career: Joe Burrow or Baker Mayfield? Who will be Michigan's starting quarterback this season? What does Bank think of the Wolverines' overall roster for 2020? (Hint: He is not very impressed.) What do fans need to know about the nation's No. 2 middle linebacker prospect, Reid Carrico? He is of course a member of OSU's 2020 recruiting class and recently received an invite to the All-American Bowl. Bank breaks down his game for the listeners.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Every Buckeye that comes to Columbus does so with an eye on the NFL. Most are the best player to ever don the pads in their hometown and the idea of making a living in pro football is a major reason Ohio State was their choice of college. While every other real sporting event (see: H-O-R-S-E isn't a sport) has been - at best - postponed ... the NFL Draft will go on.That means Ohio State takes center stage once again. Defensive stars Chase Young and Jeffrey Okudah lead double-digit Buckeyes into the annual affair. So who better to break it all down than a scribe with 26 years experience covering the NFL. What if we could make said scribe an expert on the Redskins, an Ohio State graduate and former Lantern sports editor?Well, we did just that. Today, we are joined on a mega-length pod by John Keim, ESPN's Redskins reporter ... and yes, he is a Buckeye. So it back and enjoy Keim's commentary on Washington's interest in Young, how Dwayne Haskins and Terry McLaurin are faring, why Michigan's Jon Jansen once threw

Should there be an eight-team playoff in college football, as opposed to four-game playoff? That is the main topic of discussion as Patrick Murphy drops by to pinch hit for Jonah Booker on the Friday show. Also on the docket:* Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will have a teleconference with local OSU beat writers today at 10 a.m. What are we most interested in hearing from Smith? What will he say about the 2020 college football season and some plans that are being debated?* Is there a culture problem with Ohio State's men's basketball program? Or are all the transfers simply a sign of the times in college sports?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State has 15 commitments in its No. 1-rated Class of 2021 haul thus far. How will the class finish up? How many rooms at The Inn are open?You know the targets from Seattle and Florida. But are there other prospects who could be added to the fold?247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with four names that maybe haven't gotten enough attention from us. We take care of that today. Wiltfong has the absolute latest on how Ohio State feels about:* Jager Burton* Jantzen Dunn* Tony Grimes* Hudson WolfeAnd that's not it! Wiltfong also spreads wisdom on a Khaki-colored Crystal Ball and which future Buckeyes/targets figure to rise in next week's 247Sports rankings update.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Today we have the latest edition of the DeanCast. DeanCast guest today is Clemson insider Anna Hickey who covers both the Clemson football team and Tiger recruiting.On today’s show we talk:** Where Clemson stands with Buckeyes’ 5-star WR target Emeka Egbuka** Hickey talks about the Ohio State - Clemson battle for WR Troy Stellato** Hickey gives her thoughts on super LB Barrett Carter who both the Tigers and Buckeyes would love to land.** Hickey talks Clemson football and the Buckeyes being a more physical team than LSU was last year.** We talk about the Tigers and Buckeyes possibly meeting up again in the next college football playoffs.** And we finish with the Ohio State-Clemson battle on the recruiting front for the country’s No. 1 class.