Ohio State Lands 2028 Tight End Luke Sohyda After Dominant Week 1 Visit

Ohio State’s winning ways aren’t just showing up on the scoreboard. On Tuesday, September 8, the Buckeyes landed a commitment from three-star tight end Luke Sohyda out of Canon-McMillan High School in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania — the program’s fifth commitment in the 2028 recruiting class. The pledge comes just days after Sohyda watched Ohio State roll past Ball State 56-3 in person, and just ahead of the Buckeyes’ massive Week 2 showdown against No. 4 Texas.

Luke Sohyda’s Recruiting Profile and Recruitment Timeline

Sohyda first landed on Ohio State’s radar after a standout performance at the program’s 7-on-7 camp back in June. According to Lettermen Row’s on-site observations from that event, Sohyda was considered the best prospect who actually played in Ohio State’s camp that day, drawing progressively more attention from the coaching staff as the day went on. Tight ends coach Keenan Bailey watched his very first game, then was joined by quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler for his opening bracket matchup, before offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and general manager Mark Pantoni came out to watch his second bracket game as well. Ohio State extended a scholarship offer shortly after.

That performance clearly made a lasting impression. Sohyda has said he’s been in near-daily contact with Coach Bailey since receiving his offer, and after attending Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State as his first visit to campus since that summer camp, he officially committed to the Buckeyes over a long list of other programs, including Maryland, NC State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, and Wake Forest — more than a dozen offers in total.

What Luke Sohyda Said About His Ohio State Commitment

Sohyda didn’t hide his excitement following his gameday visit. He described the atmosphere in Columbus as unlike anything else, saying that even after hearing how intense the experience was supposed to be, actually being there exceeded his expectations. He also spoke to conversations he had directly with several members of Ohio State’s coaching staff during the visit, including head coach Ryan Day, tight ends coach Keenan Bailey, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler, and defensive backs coach Tim Walton, all of whom expressed genuine excitement about what he could bring to the program.

Sohyda also praised what he saw from Ohio State’s tight end room specifically during the Ball State game, calling the group insanely hard-working and describing their performance as a clear reflection of the standard the program holds itself to.

Luke Sohyda’s Player Profile: Size, Skill Set, and High School Production

At 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, Sohyda brings a physical, versatile frame to Ohio State’s future roster. He played both offensive tackle and tight end in high school, giving him valuable experience in-line as a blocker, and he’s expected to project as a blocking-first tight end at the next level who can also serve as a reliable target over the middle of the field in the passing game.

Sohyda’s game isn’t limited to offense, either. During his 2025 high school season, he also logged significant time on the defensive line, recording 40 tackles, three tackles for loss, 13 quarterback hits, four pass breakups, and one sack — production that speaks to his overall athleticism and physicality, even though he’ll play exclusively on offense in Columbus. He’s also a multi-sport athlete, having competed in throwing events in track and field and played hockey as well.

Recruiting rankings currently list Sohyda as a three-star prospect, ranked as high as the No. 45 athlete nationally and among the top prospects in the state of Pennsylvania for the 2028 class, depending on the service. Given Ohio State’s track record of developing tight end talent, there’s a reasonable expectation his recruiting stock could continue climbing over the next two years.

How Ohio State’s Week 1 Performance Directly Contributed to the Commitment

While Sohyda wasn’t a featured piece of Ohio State’s offense against Ball State, the Buckeyes’ tight end room still played a meaningful role in Saturday’s blowout win, contributing four combined catches for 27 yards while also helping anchor both the run and pass protection schemes. Nate Roberts, Max LeBlanc, Mason Williams, and Brody Lennon all saw playing time in the win — the exact kind of collective, physical performance that resonated with Sohyda during his visit and reinforced his decision to commit.

Luke Sohyda Joins a Loaded Ohio State 2028 Recruiting Class

Sohyda’s commitment continues to build out what’s shaping up to be an elite offensive core for Ohio State’s 2028 class. He joins five-star quarterback Christopher Vargas out of St. John’s Preparatory School in Massachusetts, five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison from St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, and four-star running back Elijah Newman-Hall from IMG Academy in Florida. On the defensive side, the Buckeyes have also already secured a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Jameer Whyce out of Trotwood-Madison, Ohio.

What’s Next for Luke Sohyda and Ohio State

Sohyda already has two future gameday visits to Columbus locked in, with plans to return to campus on September 19 and November 7 to continue building his relationship with the coaching staff and get a feel for Ohio State’s environment across different points of the season.

As for the Buckeyes themselves, the coaching staff doesn’t have much time to celebrate the recruiting win. Ohio State is fully focused on preparing for a marquee road matchup against No. 4 Texas, set for Saturday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin a game that will do far more to shape the Buckeyes’ season than any single recruiting commitment, but one that clearly isn’t hurting Ohio State’s ability to keep building for the future at the same time.