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Ohio State football continues to solidify its dominance in the 2025 recruiting cycle, receiving a significant boost on Tuesday with linebacker commit Riley Pettijohn earning a coveted five-star rating in the latest On3 rankings update. This elevation positions Pettijohn as the No. 32 overall prospect and the nation’s No. 2 linebacker, marking him as the fourth five-star commitment for the Buckeyes in this cycle . ([Ohio State Football: Buckeyes commit earns new 5-star ranking](https://www.on3.com/college/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-football-buckeyes-commit-earns-new-5-star-ranking-riley-pettijohn/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Pettijohn, hailing from McKinney, Texas, committed to Ohio State in July, choosing the Buckeyes over offers from Texas, USC, and Texas A&M. His junior season statistics are impressive, recording 125 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, an interception, and 5 pass breakups. Additionally, his athleticism is highlighted by a sub-10.8-second 100-meter dash this spring . ([Ohio State Football: Buckeyes commit earns new 5-star ranking](https://www.on3.com/college/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-football-buckeyes-commit-earns-new-5-star-ranking-riley-pettijohn/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

This development adds to an already stellar recruiting class for Ohio State. Quarterback Tavien St. Clair, a Bellefontaine, Ohio native, has ascended to a consensus five-star status, now ranked as the No. 2 overall player by 247Sports and within the top 15 across major recruiting platforms . ([Ohio State commit Tavien St. Clair is now a universal 5-star recruit](https://buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/2024/07/09/ohio-state-football-recruiting-quarterback-tavien-st-clair-consensus-5-star-buckeyes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

The Buckeyes’ 2025 class also features elite cornerbacks Na’eem Offord and Devin Sanchez. Offord, from Birmingham, Alabama, is ranked No. 8 overall, while Sanchez, from Houston, Texas, holds the No. 9 spot. Both are recognized as Five-Star Plus+ recruits, underscoring their exceptional talent . ([Ohio State commit Tavien St. Clair is now a universal 5-star recruit](https://buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/2024/07/09/ohio-state-football-recruiting-quarterback-tavien-st-clair-consensus-5-star-buckeyes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Ohio State: Where Buckeye commits land in On3 rankings update](https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-football-recruiting-on300-rankings-update-july-2024-tavien-st-clair-five-star/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

With these additions, Ohio State’s 2025 recruiting class is now ranked No. 1 nationally according to the On3 Industry Football Team Recruiting Rankings. The class boasts 24 commits with an average player rating of 92.24, reflecting the program’s commitment to excellence and its ability to attract top-tier talent . ([Ohio State Football: Buckeyes commit earns new 5-star ranking](https://www.on3.com/college/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-football-buckeyes-commit-earns-new-5-star-ranking-riley-pettijohn/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Ohio State: Buckeyes end July with top-ranked 2025 recruiting class](https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-football-recruiting-top-ranked-2025-class-july-2024/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))