Ohio State Lands Four-Star CB Jaden Carey in 2027 Class, QB Commit Edmunds Uncertain

Ohio State added four-star cornerback Jaden Carey to its 2027 recruiting class on Wednesday, marking the program's second commitment within a week. Carey, a Florida prospect from Fort Lauderdale's St. Thomas Aquinas, chose the Buckeyes over Miami and Auburn.

Carey is rated as the No. 463 overall prospect and the No. 45 cornerback in the 2027 cycle according to Rivals, placing him inside the Rivals300. The decision carried a notable family backdrop: his father, Marcus, played for Miami, and Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal was among those recruiting the younger Carey.

Analysts project Carey as a smart, physical option at slot cornerback at the college level. His commitment continues a strong stretch of defensive back recruiting for Ohio State in the 2027 class.

Edmunds Flip Threat Adds Uncertainty to 2027 Class

While Ohio State bolstered its secondary, the program faces potential attrition at quarterback. Committed signal-caller Brady Edmunds remains a flip risk, with UCLA emerging as a serious threat to pull him away from the Buckeyes.

Edmunds recently made a public comment that leaves his recruitment open, stopping short of reaffirming his pledge to Ohio State and keeping the door ajar for other programs. The situation introduces a layer of uncertainty into a 2027 class that otherwise gained momentum with Carey's addition.

Ohio State's 2027 class now includes Carey as one of its headline commits on the defensive side of the ball, with the Buckeyes continuing to recruit heavily in Florida and across the Southeast. How the program manages the Edmunds situation in the coming weeks will be among the more closely watched developments in its ongoing cycle.