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Meet Prince Goldsby: Buckeyes’ New Edge Weapon

Ohio State has bolstered its 2027 recruiting class by landing 4-star edge rusher Prince Goldsby from Blue Springs, Missouri. Already the third pass-disruptor to commit this cycle—joining 5-star DJ Jacobs and 4-star Wyatt Smith—Goldsby offers versatility along the front. At 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, he can line up on the edge or drop back as an off-ball linebacker, flashing both speed and pursuit instincts. OSU’s class now ranks ninth nationally with 13 commitments, six on defense. Projections see Goldsby developing as a sophomore starter after bulking up, possibly shifting between linebacker and defensive end roles depending on weight gain and scheme fit. With defensive line and cornerback still on the board, Ryan Day’s staff can lean on Goldsby’s multi-positional skill set while hunting for interior disruptors.

In a world where college programs recruit like fans collecting Pokémon cards, Ohio State just snagged “Goldsby-mon” to evolve into their defensive lineup. Because who wouldn’t want a 205-pound linebacker playing defensive end when he’s not busy moonlighting as a gazelle on the edge? The Buckeyes seem determined to replace every grown-man on their roster with teenagers who might hit full adulthood by Year 3. And why stop at edge rushers? Next, OSU will recruit a 4-star oak tree to anchor the middle—because if you can’t tackle through bark, what even is football? At this rate, Ryan Day will need an entire cloning lab to keep up with commitment announcements. It’s not just a recruiting cycle; it’s a surreal parade of future NFL heralds who haven’t yet learned how to get carded at a bar. But hey, if stacking high-school stars was an Olympic sport, the Buckeyes would already have more gold than Prince himself.