The in-state standout from Avon Lake picked the Buckeyes over Clemson. The top-100 prospect held close to 25 scholarship offers from around the country. Riley is the fifth commitment in the class for the Buckeyes and the second Ohio native joining wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts.

Maxwell Riley’s commitment to Ohio State came a bit earlier than most expect, but it came not a moment too soon for the Buckeyes. Riley, the No. 114 overall prospect and No. 9 offensive tackle in the 247Sports composite rankings,

The Ohio State football team picked up a big commitment from four-star offensive lineman Max Riley this week as they continue to build on their 2026