Ohio State secured yet another commitment for the 2027 class, but they did not just add another player here. Head coach Ryan Day kept a Columbus lineman home while Penn State kept pressing, and that made Davis Seaman’s decision feel bigger than a routine pledge, as the Buckeyes went toe-to-toe with Big 10 rivals all spring and more.

That is what gave this recruitment some edge. Penn State was not just hanging around as a courtesy finalist; it had done real work here and made Ohio State close the battle out. On April 27th, Allen Trieu of 247Sports and Hayes Fawcett shared the news that OSU finally won the battle on their X handles: “BREAKING: 4-star IOL Davis Seaman has committed to Ohio State.”

This Bishop Watterson standout was ranked as the No. 13 overall prospect in the state of Ohio and is the No. 20 interior offensive lineman in the country for the 2027 class.

Seaman, being a Bishop Watterson product, is the part that matters most. When a local lineman with major offers chooses Ohio State, it feels like the staff did its job in its own backyard. Ryan Clanton helped make this one interesting. He already knew Seaman from his earlier recruiting work, and then stayed on him after getting to Penn State, which is why this was more than a simple hometown decision.

They had originally recruited Clanton while they were at Iowa State. Shortly after arriving at State College, Clanton made Seaman a top target and extended a scholarship offer in his very first month. The OL coach even flew out to Columbus on January 15 to visit him in person and push him to take an unofficial visit.

Seaman visited State College for a Junior Day on January 31. At the same time, Seaman is close friends with incoming Penn State true freshman offensive lineman Pete Eglitis that point, it felt like it was already written in the books, but in the end, the hometown card outweighed it.

He was named to the MaxPreps Junior All-American Second-Team and is already selected to participate in the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio. He allowed zero sacks during the entire 2025–26 junior season. However, the popular consensus is that his frame and lateral quickness make him a perfect fit for guard or center at the next level. They might not be playing as primary tackles, or at least for another 3 years.

For Ohio State, the bigger takeaway is up front. Seaman adds another early trench piece to a class that is already taking shape on the offensive line, and that gives the commitment value beyond one headline pop. This commitment catapults Ohio State’s 2027 recruiting class even higher in the national rankings. Seaman is the 11th player to join the class and, more importantly, he is the 5th offensive lineman to jump on board.

A quick look at Ohio State’s other four OL of the 2027 class

Only a handful of programs have locked in more than five at this point. Coach Tyler Bowen has basically secured the future of the pocket.

Kelly Wymer (Liberty Center, Ohio)

The 6’5 lineman from Liberty Center. He’s a 4-star recruit who actually grew up a Michigan fan, but the Buckeyes managed to flip him to the good side! This kid can squat 405 lb, and he’s versatile enough to play almost any spot on the line.

He committed back in November 2025 after the Buckeyes beat Penn State in person.

Jimmy Kalis (Pittsburgh, PA)

Perhaps the most physically imposing of the group is Jimmy Kalis, a 6-foot-7, 290-pound premier offensive tackle from Central Catholic. Ranked as a Top 200 prospect, Kalis brings an NFL pedigree; his father, Todd, played eight seasons in the league, and he made his commitment to Ohio State on April 17.

Brody McNeel (Richmond, VA)

Ryan Day pulled this one from Virginia. He’s a 4-star recruit who ranks as the No. 3 overall prospect in his state. McNeel is an aggressive left tackle and can stick to it. He shut down his recruitment in November 2025 after being blown away by the atmosphere during the Buckeyes’ win over UCLA.

Mason Wilt (St. Clairsville, OH)

One of the first Buckeye hometown recruits. While some sites have him as a 3-star, his raw strength and production on the Ohio high school scene have made him a priority for O-line coach Tyler Bowen.

End of the day, maybe one more 5-star and a couple of four-star, the Buckeyes’ o-line will finish at the top.