Ohio State has received a verbal commitment from Khary Wilder, a four-star defensive end from Southern California.
Wilder revealed his pledge on June 10, a little more than a week after taking his official visit to the school.
“Go Buckeyes,” he wrote in a post on X. “All Glory 2 God!!”
The addition helps the Buckeyes bolster the trenches, providing them with their first defensive lineman in the class of 2026.
Wilder, who attends Junipero Serra High School in Gardena, California, is the No. 242 overall prospect and No. 23 edge rusher in the class of 2026, according to composite rankings from 247Sports. While listed as 6 feet 4 and 260 pounds by recruiting services, he offers length as a pass rusher.
He appeared to move up on the Buckeyes’ recruiting board in rapid fashion this spring, receiving a scholarship offer last month. Georgia, Notre Dame and Washington also extended him offers in recent months.
Defensive line was the only position on defense that the Buckeyes did not have at least commitment in this cycle.
Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Email him at jkaufman@dispatch.com and follow along on Bluesky, Instagram and X for more.
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