Ranking Ohio State's Top 10 Playmakers on Offense for 2026

Who are Ohio State’s top offensive playmakers heading into the season? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank their top 10 Buckeyes who can create explosive plays, move the chains, score touchdowns, and change games for Ohio State this fall. The discussion includes Nate Roberts, Julian Sayin, Brandon Inniss, Chris Henry Jr., Kyle Parker, Legend Bey, Isaiah West, Bo Jackson, Jeremiah Smith, and more. They also debate what actually makes someone a “playmaker,” which receivers need to step forward, how Ohio State’s running back room could shake out, and why Jeremiah Smith remains the player every defense has to find before every snap. 00:00 — Intro and Tom’s homework complaint 00:23 — Ranking Ohio State’s top 10 offensive playmakers 01:19 — Nate Roberts and tight end representation 03:02 — Julian Sayin as a playmaker at quarterback 05:22 — Devin McCuin enters Tony’s top 10 05:31 — Brandon Inniss and the need for more yards after catch 07:12 — Ja'Kobi Jackson’s spring buzz and versatility 08:44 — Chris Henry Jr. and freshman expectations 10:20 — Devin McCuin as a possible field-stretcher 12:17 — Legend Bey enters Tony’s list 12:29 — Kyle Parker’s role in the receiver rotation 14:42 — Why Ohio State needs another receiver to emerge 15:10 — Legend Bey’s ceiling and mystery role 16:52 — Tony explains why Legend Bey is special 19:08 — Isaiah West as a potential breakout back 19:59 — Bo Jackson at No. 2 21:52 — Bo Jackson’s freshman flashes and year-two expectations 23:26 — Jeremiah Smith as Ohio State’s No. 1 weapon 25:07 — Final thoughts and listener rankings Who would be No. 1 on your list? Drop your Ohio State top 10 offensive playmakers in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting updates, analysis, and more. #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #BuckeyeWeekly #CollegeFootball #OhioState #JeremiahSmith