“Better Know A Buckeye” highlights each member of Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class and explores their journey to becoming Buckeyes as they gear up for their upcoming OSU careers this fall.
Standing tall at 6-foot-7 and weighing 335 pounds, Sam Greer is the standout figure in Ohio State’s 2026 class. His remarkable size is complemented by an exceptional skill set, earning him the ranking of No. 6 offensive tackle (No. 52 overall) in the 2026 class.
Sam Greer
- Size: 6-7/335
- Position: OT
- School: Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio)
- 247 Sports Composite: ★★★★
- Composite Rank: #52 (#6 OT)
Background
It’s rare for Ohio State to be the first Division I offer for a high school athlete, but this has occurred twice recently. Mylan Graham, who transferred to Notre Dame in January, received his initial offer from OSU as a zero-star prospect and later earned a five-star ranking when signing with the Buckeyes in the 2024 class.
On April 5, 2023, Greer received his first Division I offer from Ohio State following his freshman year at Archbishop Hoban. He became the second offensive lineman from Ohio to be offered, shortly after Maxwell Riley (Avon Lake, Ohio). Riley committed to the Buckeyes just two weeks prior to Greer.
“I felt extremely blessed and excited to get an offer from The Ohio State University,” Greer stated after receiving his offer. “Coach Day praised my size and athleticism and mentioned he wanted me to help recruit as well.”
Road to Commitment
After numerous visits to Columbus for games and practices, Greer committed to Ohio State on March 25, 2025, after observing new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen in action.
It’s been an amazing journey, grateful to have been surrounded by so many good people on my way. Thank you to all the coaches who believed in me and helped develop me. I’ll be forever thankful. I’ve decided to commit to THEE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!! pic.twitter.com/Txwl7c6FP4
— Sam Greer (@Samgreer70) March 25, 2025
Athletic Performance
After playing on junior varsity during his freshman year, Greer’s sophomore season was cut short by injury. He returned as Hoban’s primary left tackle for his final two years, earning an OHSAA Division II All-Ohio selection as a junior. In his senior year, he led Hoban to a 10-2 record and a regional final appearance, participating in the Navy All-American Bowl as the starting left tackle for the East squad.
In addition to football, Greer showcased his athletic abilities in basketball, averaging 13.6 points and 7.7 rebounds per game during his junior year, attracting Division I offers for basketball, including ones from Akron and Kent State.
Scouting Report
Ohio State has faced challenges in consistently securing elite offensive tackle prospects, but Greer is a prototypical candidate for the position. His size at 6-foot-7 and 335 pounds is matched by his strength, speed, and aggressiveness, allowing him to excel against opposing defensive linemen. He quickly gets to the second level as a run blocker and is proficient in pass protection.
Future Outlook
While many offensive linemen require time to develop at the collegiate level, Greer’s physical talents may allow him to compete for immediate playing time. With four out of five starters returning from the previous season, including left tackle Austin Siereveld, Greer is likely to start as a second- or third-string tackle, positioning him to take control of the left side in 2027.
Player Comparison: Taylor Decker
Greer’s profile closely aligns with that of Taylor Decker, a former four-star prospect and an All-American at Ohio State in 2015. Selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, Decker spent a decade as a reliable blocker, with aspirations that Greer may similarly pursue a prolonged NFL career following his tenure at OSU.
