BOOOOM! Four-star 2026 safety Simeon Caldwell commits to Ohio State The Buckeyes add defensive target Simeon Caldwell to their 2026 class.
Thursday saw another massive addition to Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class that is growing quickly with elite players. Specifically at the safety position, the Buckeyes couldn’t be doing better as earlier this week they landed five-star talent Blaine Bradford, and now have Florida native Simeon Caldwell in the fold with yesterday’s announcement.
The No. 95 player nationally and seventh best at his position per the 247Sports Composite, Caldwell chose Ohio State over other offers such as Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Texas and several others.
At 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, Caldwell is currently a safety in the prep ranks, but has a frame that could continue to grow and fit perfectly with the role current Buckeye Sonny Styles plays. Regardless of where he lines up, position coach Matt Guerrieri is on fire right now with his top recruiting targets, and has not one but now two elite players in the fold for his defensive room.
Maybe the most exciting aspect of Thursday’s news, Caldwell’s commitment was one thing, but him going out of his way to “shut down” his recruitment really proves his desire to be in Ohio State’s class. Cancelling official visit trips to Miami, Notre Dame, and USC, the Buckeyes have exactly what they want in a leader of the class, and Caldwell should fit in perfectly for the long haul as the rich get a little bit richer.
