Ohio State’s quarterback room just got a little clearer, at least on the recruiting front.
Brady Edmunds, the Buckeyes’ 2027 quarterback commit, has decided to stay locked in with Ohio State and shut down his recruitment after spending months in limbo. Edmunds had been weighing his options after Ryan Day showed some interest in other quarterbacks, which opened the door for uncertainty and even prompted a visit to UCLA.
He took his official visit to Ohio State back in June, and that remained his last official trip. Even then, he was still undecided about where things were headed. Now, though, the waiting is over.
Edmunds has been committed to Ohio State since December 2024, and this latest move puts an end to the speculation that had followed his pledge. The news was first reported by Hayes Fawcett for Rivals, who noted that the four-star quarterback had shut down his recruitment.
At the time of his commitment, Edmunds was ranked as a five-star prospect. He’s now listed as a four-star, and that drop in status may have played into why Day explored other options at the position.
For Edmunds, though, the decision is to stay the course.
The path to the field in Columbus won’t be simple, and that’s no surprise. Day has never started a true freshman at quarterback.
Julian Sayin could be back next year if he doesn’t light it up this season, and if he doesn’t return, Tavien St. Clair would likely be the one to step in.
That leaves Edmunds in a developmental lane for at least the first couple of years of his Ohio State career. But that may not be a bad thing. He needs time to grow, and the Buckeyes have plenty of competition at the position already.
Even down the road, the job may not be his alone. Ohio State is heavily involved with Christopher Vargas, a five-star quarterback in the 2028 class, which means the battle for the future could get even tighter.
Still, that’s part of the deal when you choose Ohio State. The competition is baked in, and Edmunds appears ready to embrace it.
The Buckeyes continue to stack talent in the 2027 class, even if it won’t be as strong as they hoped. Edmunds wants to be the one leading that group someday, and now he’s officially staying in the mix to make that happen.
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