Ryan Day and Ohio State are on a generational recruiting frenzy right now. Just after signing the nation’s fourth-best offensive lineman from the South, the Buckeyes landed another top talent, WR Jordan Donahoo, within 24 hours.

Recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett confirmed the Oviedo product’s commitment earlier today. A 3-star wide receiver from Oviedo High School, Donahoo joins five-star Jamier Brown as OSU’s WR duo for 2027, a pairing that signals Day’s elite-focused strategy. According to reports, he picked the Buckeyes over Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, and a couple of Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale.

The 6-foot-4, 185-pound receiver, as per On3, had a strong junior season, having caught 34 passes for 627 yards and five touchdowns. Donahoo is also a multi-sport athlete who competes in track and basketball. His towering frame and track speed suggest upside as a contested-catch target.

Ohio State entered the picture late, extending an official scholarship offer only on May 23. Wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton had been personally scouting Central Florida very carefully and fell in love with Donahoo’s potential.

During June, Donahoo visited Minnesota, Georgia Tech, and Cincinnati, with the Bearcats looking like the biggest competition, but everything changed after his official visit to Ohio State on June 19. After spending some time with the program and other elite recruits, Donahoo made up his mind.

Cincinnati and Georgia Tech offered immediate playing time. However, Donahoo chose to “bet on himself” and commit to the Buckeyes just a week later.

Ohio State’s recruiting momentum is far from over. The Buckeyes are now waiting for 5-star running back David Gabriel-Georges to announce his decision on July 22. Tennessee is also in the race, but many believe Ohio State is still the favorite. If he commits, he will become the Buckeyes’ highest-rated running back recruit since TreVeyon Henderson.

The Buckeyes are also keeping a close eye on 4-star defensive lineman Karlos May, who is expected to announce his commitment on July 18. The Alabama standout recently visited Ohio State and is believed to be leaning toward the Buckeyes. All in all, the Buckeyes are currently ranked No. 8 in the class of 2027.

The real question is..

Can they finish at the top?

Ohio State didn’t have many No. 1 recruiting classes over the past few years. But this time around, the odds are looking better than ever.

Right now, teams like Texas A&M and Notre Dame are leading the pack, mostly because they have accumulated over 20 commitments early on. OSU’s strategy is to focus on elite talent over volume, which gives them the nation’s highest average player rating despite their No. 8 ranking.

Having a smaller group of 17 commits right now is actually a major advantage for head coach Ryan Day. It leaves the Buckeyes with plenty of open spots to add more elite talent as the cycle continues. If they land Georges, obviously, that will push them into the top 3.

To pull off the No. 1 finish, Ohio State just needs to close on 5-7 blue-chip recruits. Based on its recruiting trail, it’s only a matter of time.