The 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes recruiting class has taken a lot of work to put together, and the program isn't done fighting to maintain and improve it. However, with the 2024 season closing out soon, we're getting updated looks at the next generation of Buckeyes. The latest 5-star rankings from On3 bode well for Ohio State.

They re-ranked their top 300, and the five 5-stars in the Ohio State class received several boosts. We're going to glance at each one and see where the Buckeyes stand.

Top Prospects in 2025 Ohio State Recruiting Class

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Na'eem Offord, CB

The most concerning flip candidate of the 5-stars committed to Ohio State is Offord. He's taken trips to every school interested in him, and despite his social media reassurances, Auburn's push to build an all-time in-state class is concerning. Offord could start right away at Ohio State, depending on who comes back to school for 2025.

Here's what On3 had to say: 

"Na’eem Offord was a 5-star for us — and a huge outlier in the industry — in our initial On300 2025 ranking a year ago. And he backed that up with how he played this year as a junior. He’s a plus athlete, extremely fluid and a natural at defensive back. His playmaking ability is apparent, and he kind of came on the radar as a sophomore. He had a phenomenal showing at the Under Armour Atlanta camp last year. What’s most encouraging about him is that the athleticism and fluidity he shows transfers over to Friday nights. He’s a very good cover corner and could play multiple positions in the secondary — potentially even safety and be really good there. He has a natural skill for making big plays, including as a punt returner and is just one of those guys who is best when the lights are brightest.”

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Devin Sanchez, CB

The other top cornerback who will compete to get early playing time with Offord is Devin Sanchez. Ranked right below Offord, Sanchez has the physical build and experience that could lead to a first-round pedigree. Ohio State is in great position with Sanchez, and fans should love his sticky coverage skills.

Here's On3's take:

Devin Sanchez has an argument as the most polished and pure cover corner in this cycle. While other guys have played other defensive back spots, he has played exclusively cornerback and has an elite combination of size, speed and length. His arms are close to 33 inches, runs in the 10.6s and has a track background that transfers over to the field. This fall he had five interceptions while playing for one of the top high school programs in the state of Texas against great competition. He went up against Dakorien Moore, the No. 1 WR in the cycle, in the state championship game and held him to zero catches. He’s elite in coverage and has a chance to improve even more with his physicality.

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Quincy Porter, WR

Getting a boost over the course of the last year, Quincy Porter has a bunch of salty fans of other programs who missed out on his services. The tall, lanky receiver is built to contribute right away, and wins on contested catches better than most college prospects. Ohio State is never hurting at receiver, but Porter should fight for playing time early.

Here's what On3 shared:

"Quincy Porter is a technician with translatable size and arguably the largest catch radius among 2025 wide receiver prospects. Savvy receiver who excels as a ball-winner and in contested situations. Measured in at over 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with 33.5-inch arms and 9.5-inch hands prior to his senior season. Grew over half an inch and added around 15 pounds as a junior. The top target and a very productive receiver for Bergen Catholic, one of the top high school programs in New Jersey. Has high-end ball skills that combine with his length to manifest in a large catch radius. Made some remarkable contested catches as a junior. Capable of extending to make one-handed grabs. Strong at the catch point and easily tracks the ball over his shoulder. Can work in every area of the field. Very crafty after the catch. Sets up blocks and has very good field vision. Uses lateral agility to make defenders miss in space and shows strong balance in breaking tackles. Finished his junior season with 969 yards and 16 touchdowns on just 41 catches (23.6 yards per catch). Ran track for the first time in three years as a junior and posted a very good 11.12 second mark in the 100 meters. Can continue adding to his burst and crispness in his routes, but looks to be one of the cycle’s top outside receivers with considerable high-end potential in college football and beyond."

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Tavien St. Clair, QB

The crown jewel of Ohio State's class is Tavien St. Clair. On3 has him too low, and other services have him as either the outright QB1 or close. He looks pro-ready right now in terms of his athleticism and frame.

There's no question the Ohio-native is locked into the Buckeyes. He's the future of the position for Ryan Day and the offense.

"Tavien St. Clair is clearly one of the most skilled passers in the 2025 cycle. We were able to see him at the Elite 11 Finals, and he was the biggest quarterback on hand checking in at 6’4 and 225 pounds. He’s ready to go right now from a physical perspective, and he has added a lot of weight over the course of the past year. He’s made strides just overall from his sophomore to junior seasons. He is a smooth, easy passer — one who in the camp setting is able to replicate his motion over and over and throw with really good accuracy, particularly when he’s working within drills. When you look at just his physical ability, his natural mechanics, they project well long-term moving forward. We want to see him to just continue to grow as a player, as a decision maker, and make strides within live settings. Whether that is Friday nights, or 7v7, or in an all-star setting. I think there’s areas for him to continue improving there, but there’s no question he is one of the more talented passers in the 2025 cycle.”