Better Know A Buckeye is our look at every member of Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class and how they became Buckeyes as they prepare to begin their OSU careers this fall.
The biggest player in Ohio State's 2026 class, Sam Greer is certainly hard to miss at 6-foot-7 and 335 pounds. He pairs that size with an elite skill set, which is why he was ranked as the No. 6 offensive tackle (No. 52 overall) in the 2026 class.
Sam Greer
- Size: 6-7/335
- Position: OT
- School: Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio)
- 247 Sports Composite: ★★★★
- Composite Rank: #52 (#6 OT)
Background
It's not too often that Ohio State is the first Division I offer a high school prospect receives, but it has now happened twice in the last two cycles. Mylan Graham, who transferred to Notre Dame in January, was offered by OSU as a zero-star prospect. He was a five-star recruit when he signed with the Buckeyes in the 2024 class.
On April 5, 2023, Greer earned an Ohio State offer, his first Division I offer following his freshman season at Archbishop Hoban. He was the second offensive lineman to receive an offer from the Buckeyes in the 2026 class, as Maxwell Riley (Avon Lake, Ohio) was the first, both of whom were in-state prospects in Northeast Ohio. Riley committed to the Buckeyes two weeks before Greer did.
“I felt extremely blessed and excited to get an offer from The Ohio State University,” Greer told Eleven Warriors after picking up his offer. “Coach Day said he wanted to offer me based on my size and athleticism, and wanted me to help be a recruiter as well.”
After plenty of visits – both on game days and for practices – to Columbus over the following two years, Greer committed to Ohio State on March 25, 2025, after seeing new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen lead his unit during practice.
Its been an amazing journey, grateful to have been surrounded by so many good people on my way, thank you to all the coachs that have believed in me and helped to develop me Ill be forever thankful. In the end Ive decided to commit to THEE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!! pic.twitter.com/Txwl7c6FP4
— Sam Greer (@Samgreer70) March 25, 2025
“Coach Day offered him as a freshman, so that helped," Mark Pantoni said of Greer last December. "Tackles like him don’t grow on trees. ... We wanted to show he was a high priority for us. We think he’s a future left tackle here. ... He’s been one of the leaders of the class.”
After playing on junior varsity as a freshman, Greer missed most of his sophomore season due to injury before becoming Hoban's primary left tackle during his final two years with the Knights.
As a junior, he was an OHSAA Division II All-Ohio selection. As a senior, he helped lead Hoban to a 10-2 record and a regional final appearance before participating in the Navy All-American Bowl, where he started at left tackle for the East squad.
ALL DAY https://t.co/ifDA9ZCNuQ
— Sam Greer (@Samgreer70) June 24, 2025
New Ohio State offensive tackle commit Sam Greer not only blocks the opposing defensive lineman until the whistle, but is a prototypical left tackle at 6-foot-7, 315 pounds. pic.twitter.com/aB1npkny8l
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) March 26, 2025
Greer also showed off his athleticism on the hardwood, averaging 13.6 points and 7.7 rebounds per game as a junior, which earned him Division I offers to play basketball at the mid-major level in college – including Akron and Kent State – had he decided to go that route.
Scouting Report
While the Buckeyes have had some problems consistently landing pure offensive tackle prospects in past cycles, Greer is the exact archetype one would look for as a prospect at the position.
At 6-foot-7 and 335 pounds, Greer possesses not only the size but also the violence, strength, and quick hands to dominate opposing defensive linemen. Greer's quickness allows him to get to the second level with ease as a run blocker while he’s also an excellent pass blocker.
His initial punch and quickness off the line give him the initial leverage, while his hand-fighting ability, size, wide base and combativeness allow him to block all types of defensive linemen, no matter their strength(s).
Depth Chart Outlook
While most offensive linemen need a season or two of development and strength training before they are ready to contribute regularly at the collegiate level, Greer has the size and physical attributes to contend for immediate playing time. That said, with Ohio State returning four of five starters on the offensive line, including left tackle Austin Siereveld, the top of the depth chart is close to being locked in heading into the 2026 season.
Greer can continue to develop his game while adding muscle to his already elite size, as he will likely start his Ohio State career as either the second- or third-string left tackle. Then, he will compete with tackles such as Carter Lowe to take over for Siereveld and solidify the left side of the offensive line in his second season as a Buckeye in 2027.
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Player Comparison: Taylor Decker
A former four-star prospect, Decker played in 28 games during his final two seasons as a Buckeye. He was named an All-American as a senior in 2015.
Following his Ohio State career, the 6-foot-7, 324-pound left tackle was selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, where he played for 10 seasons before becoming a free agent this offseason. A one-time Pro Bowler, Decker was a consistently reliable blocker on the Lions’ blind side for a decade.
While Greer's size and recruiting pedigree compare well with Decker, it's also the fact that Greer has the skill set to be a long-time left tackle in the NFL after a successful career at OSU.
