Buckeyes Recruiting Big Board

QB - Terrelle Pryor remains the biggest name out there, giving the Buckeyes an opportunity to add a huge exclamation point to this class. Most insiders would concede that at this time, Pryor almost looks like a done deal to Ohio State. But certainly, things could change with visits or other recruiting factors. One good sign was that Pryor appeared to be actively pushing Lamaar Thomas to join the Buckeyes. Pryor's Jeanette team has been so good this year that they've implemented the "mercy rule" in all eight wins. Odds: 70%

RB - With commitments from Devoe Torrence and all-purpose athlete Lamaar Thomas, the Buckeyes are probably done here. Torrence has had an up and down senior year since transferring to Massillon, which is something to keep an eye on. Columbus Eastmoor's Isiah Pead unofficially visited for the Michigan State game, so there are still some names floating around. Pead does not yet hold an offer.

WR - Big news on the receiver front, as Lammar Thomas (MD) committed to the Buckeyes, while Michael Floyd (MN) verballed to Notre Dame. The OSU coaches envision Thomas, who has 4.3 speed, as a Ray Small/Ted Ginn Jr.-type player in their spread offense. The combination of Thomas, DeVier Posey and Jake Stoneburner gives the Buckeyes some very dangerous, diverse weapons.

There was a brief time when it seemed like Floyd might be leaning towards Ohio State, especially given Notre Dame's struggles. But Floyd committed last weekend, as we've been expecting all along. I expect him to be a star for the Irish, assuming they can develop one of these young QB's.

At this point, only Genville's Cordale Scott remains a serious consideration receiver. There are some elite out-of-state players that are on the periphery like Travis Benjamin (FL) and Josh Jarboe (GA), but I wouldn't bet on either ending up in Columbus. And no, OSU isn't going to revisit the D.J. Woods situation, regardless of the turmoil at Nebraska. Like most Glenville players, Scott has been rather quiet about his recruitment during the season. Adding the 4-star should complete one of the best receiver classes in Buckeyes history. Odds: 85%

TE - With Nic DiLillo and freakish Jake Stoneburner already on board, OSU is not looking for another TE. Both are having great senior season, and it will be interesting to track their careers against the Michigan duo of Brandon Moore and Kevin Koger.

OL - Ohio State is still looking for the last piece of the offensive line puzzle to join Brewster, Adams and Shugarts. The main focus is on 4-star guard Josh Jenkins (WV) who is a soft verbal to homestate West Virginia. Jenkins will make an unofficial visit to Columbus, probably for the Wisconsin game. But he'll also travel to Florida State, which is a serious darkhorse in this race. Their ace in the hole is offensive line coach Rick Trickett, who was part of the reason that Jenkins decided to go to West Virginia in the first place. Still, it seems like WVA and OSU are the clear leaders at this point. Odds: 50%

DL - This is probably where you can find the most action and fluidity. Ohio State already has commitments from Miami Trace WDE Nathan Williams and DT Garrett Goebel (IL). But the Buckeyes would like to add at least 1 or 2 additional linemen to the class, and there are a number of candidates vying for those spots. At SDE, converted linebacker Shayne Hale remains the most recognizable name out there. Buckeyes fans were quietly confident about Hale, even when other sites were proclaiming a definite package deal with cousin Cam Saddler. But it appears that for a variety of reasons, the staff has somewhat cooled on Hale. He's had a somewhat inconsistent senior year, could have some admissions issues, and OSU definitely doesn't want a replay of last year's January massacre. So Hale may be fading somewhat from the Buckeyes plans.

Willie Mobley (MN), who could play end or tackle, is visiting for the Wisconsin game. He's been a tough player to read and his school list is ever-changing, though the Buckeyes remain a constant. If he commits, it's possible that OSU will stop recruiting Hale altogether. One fast rising name is St. Xavier's Greg Scruggs, who has the size and athleticism to be a star at the next level. He's racked up a number of impressive offers recently, and the Buckeyes are staying in touch.

At tackle, a pair of 3-star Glenville kids remain in the hunt for an OSU offer. Legacy Dawawn Whitner and Shawntel Rowell still list the Buckeyes high on their list, though neither has received an offer. Rowell has both grade and weight issues to work through, and Whitner lacks ideal tackle size. Both will likely be solid college players, though a lot of things would have to happen for either to end up at OSU. They are most certainly mutually exclusive. Odds: Shayne Hale 33%, Willie Mobley 45%

LB - Etienne Sabino (FL), one of the nation's top linebackers, visited OSU for the third time last weekend and came away impressed. Sabino is likely to leave the state of Florida, with USC and OSU at the top of his list. A commitment from Sabino would be a major score for OSU and give them unprecedented depth and talent at linebacker over the next few years. Sabino is expected to commit around his birthday in mid-November. Odds: 50%

DB - Given OSU's depth, there aren't a lot of serious prospect here. OSU would still take CB Brandon Harris (FL) but he seems like a lock to the Hurricanes. 3-star CB Travis Howard (Sabino's teammate) visited last weekend, but he doesn't yet hold an offer. And while OSU remains in the top 5 for safety Darrell Simmons (GA), Alabama and Miami (FL) appear to be way out in front for his services. Odds: Harris 25%