Sayin Sees Elite QB Tier Spotlight as DGG Decision Looms and 19 Buckeyes Land on East-West Bowl 1000

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was ranked fifth in The Athletic’s Tier 1 of college football signal-callers, sparking debate on whether he’s truly elite or a product of Ohio State’s system, despite leading in completion percentage last season. Meanwhile five-star running back David Gabriel Georges is set to announce his commitment tonight, with Tennessee the favorite as Ohio State fights to keep him amid large NIL offers and a pro-starting-role pitch. The Buckeyes also have 19 players on the Shriner’s East-West Bowl 1000 watch list, including Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Inniss, McCuin and a host of offensive and defensive standouts, signaling strong NFL draft potential for 2027.