Here's the latest update on Ohio State 2008 recruiting board...

QB: The song remains the same. Right now it's Terrelle Pryor or bust. Ohio State will evaluate kids at camp and during their senior campaigns, but someone would really have to have a sustained, elite-level performance to get an offer. As for Pryor, he's still completely wide open. He wants to stay close to home, so Pitt and Penn State will be players, as will schools like Florida, Michigan, Texas and USC. West Virginia is a dark horse given their proximity and the offense they run. At this point, OSU has to feel like it is in good shape - not a leader by any stretch, but they're doing everything they can. Lots of contact from the 8 guys already committed...Pryor has definitely noticed the line that would be protecting him.
(0-1 likely taken, 35% confidence regarding Pryor)

RB: DeVoe Torrence is already on board, and his strong camp showing has him in contention for #1 player in the state. There was a lot of chatter that DeVoe was promised that he would be the only back in this class. That might be the case, but there are a number of "athletes" that could join the class with the ability to play RB.

One player getting a long look from the coaching staff is the widely-discussed Sam McGuffie. For Ohio State, he projects as more of a slot receiver or returner, but it will be interesting to see if he eventually gets an offer. McGuffie currently has a "top 13" that doesn't include Ohio State, but an offer would likely shoot them into the top tier. Michigan fans believe McGuffie is a Wolverine lean, so this could be an interesting head-to-head battle.
(0-1 likely taken, 15% confidence regarding McGuffie IF OFFERED)

WR: This is an interesting position for Ohio State. DeVier Posey, the MVP of the Piscataway NIKE Camp, is already on board. He looks like a top ten in the country WR at this point. Cordale Scott from Glenville has long been considered a lock to become a Buckeye at some point. But there are some big out-of-state names still interested in Ohio State; the question is whether the Buckeyes have room to take them. Joshua Jarboe (GA), Jeff Fuller (TX), Michael Floyd (MN), and Kenny Tate (MD) all have OSU near the top of their list. But with the numbers crunch, there may not be a scholarship available.
(2-3 likely taken, 75% confidence regarding Scott)

TE: Ohio State already has a commitment from Dublin's Jake Stoneburner, a hybrid TE/WR that will be a matchup nightmare in college. He's looked strong this spring, exhibiting great hands and running fast 40 times. The only other name on the board right now is Kevin Koger, who can play either TE or WDE. He seemed like a Michigan lean for the last month or so, but OSU is making a strong push. The good money is still on Koger to be a Wolverine, and if that's the case, OSU is probably done at TE for the 2008 class.
(1-2 likely taken, 45% confidence regarding Koger)

OL: The celebrated trio of Mike Brewster, Mike Adams and J.B. Shugarts are already in the fold and leading the charge on many of OSU's remaining targets. At this point, the Buckeye probably want at least one more lineman, with Josh Jenkins at the top of that list. As a soft verbal to West Virginia, timing will be tricky for Jenkins. Another big name is Greg Shaw (FL) who will camp this summer in Columbus. Should both of these top players fall through, OSU will look to the deep in-state talent pool to fill out the line class.
(4-5 likely taken, 40% confidence regarding Jenkins)

K: Ohio State's first commitment came from Westerville K/P Ben Buchanan. Though some fans would like to conserve scholarships in a limited year, Buchanan is the top kicking prospect in the midwest. He will take over the punting job initially, and hopefully will handle both positions by 2010.
(1 taken, no other targeted prospects)

DE: The Buckeye have already landed Nathan Williams, a SDE from Miami Trace. They are likely looking for at least one other defensive end in this class, and would like to add the aforementioned Koger for flexibility. The top two names at this point are Willie Mobley (MN) and Keith Wells (GA). Mobley is a bit of a 'tweener at this point, and if he comes to Ohio State may slide inside to DT. OSU has had decent success with this type of move, as evidenced by Darrion Scott and Doug Worthington. Wells is an extremely fast player on the weakside. He recently narrowed his list to 6, but left open the possibility that UGA or Notre Dame could join that list. Ohio State, along with Florida, seem to have a slight lead at this point.
(1-2 likely taken, 45% confidence regarding Mobley, 25% confidence regarding Wells)

DT: Despite the addition of Cameron Heyward in the 2007 class, tackle remains a need position for thr Buckeyes. Mobley remains a possibility, and there are currently two other players on the radar for OSU. Garrett Goebel (IL) is one of the top players in Illinois, and has offers from the entire Big Ten, Notre Dame, Tennessee and Miami (FL). The Buckeyes are high on his list, but Goebel is still early in the process. Shawntel Rowell from Glenville is another player that could eventually get an offer. He has extrememly high upside, but most show consistency on the field and in the classroom this year.
(1-2 likely taken, 45% confidence regarding Mobley, 35% confidence regarding Goebel and 65% confidence in Rowell IF OFFERED)

MLB: Despite an embarrassment of riches at the linebacker position, Ohio State is aggressively recruiting some of the top backers in the country. The top two names on the list are Trinity's Andrew Sweat (PA) and Mooney's Mike Zordich. Sweat is down to OSU, Notre Dame and Michigan and should announce in the next few weeks. Zordich, a Penn State legacy, is also expected to offer his verbal in June. Zordich's future may be at fullback, where he also excels. Should either of these players head elsewhere, Ohio State would focus their efforts on Steven Filer (IL) and Brendan Beal (NJ). Filer is an exceptionally talented athlete that doesn't yet have an offer but frequently hears from the OSU staff. Beal has OSU in his top three, but seems to be headed to either USC or Nore Dame.
(1-2 likely taken, 70% confidence regarding Sweat, 50% confidence regarding Zordich)

OLB: At this point, OSU has only offered one player, Shaye Hale from Monroeville Gateway (PA). Hale has great blend of size and speed, and may yet grow into a weakside defensive end. With an impressive offer list from national powers, Hale will have his pick of schools. Florida, Michigan and Ohio State are some of his top choices. There has been some talk that Hale wants to play with teammate Cameron Saddler, a 5'6" cornerback/athlete. Michigan has already offered Saddler, and it seems highly unlikely that OSU will follow suit. Should Hale choose another school, Brandon Beachum from Mooney might be in line for an offer.
(0-1 likely taken, 35% confidence regarding Hale)

CB: Having loaded up on defensive backs in the last two classes, corner is not a huge priority for the Buckeyes. D.J. Woods, Isiah Pead and Johnny Adams are three in-state prospects hoping for an offer. At this point Woods, who was flat-out amazing at the last two camps, is ahead in this race.
(0-1 likely taken, 75% confidence regarding Woods IF OFFERED)

S: The third Mooney prospect on Ohio Sate board is Dan McCarthy, who has a brother at Notre Dame. McCarthy has narrowed his list to Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan. At this point, it seems like a battle between family ties and McCarthy's strong relationship with the Buckeye coaching staff. Should McCarthy opt for the Irish, OSU may not offer another safety. But such a move would likely increase the chances that one of the other in-state cornerbacks/athletes could get an offer.
(0-1 likely taken, 50% confidence regarding McCarthy)