Kaden Gebhardt
Freshman safety on Ohio State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 210 lb · Lewis Center, OH
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 665 nationally · Signed with Ohio State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 safety on Ohio State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Ohio State in 2026.
Kaden Gebhardt
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio State3-star out of Olentangy
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Ohio State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and tackling.
Ohio State has produced 9 All-Conference defensive backs and 2 All-Americans. 19 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 1997. Caleb Downs was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 11 Ohio State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -21 net (17 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio State · Last season: 12-2 (AP #3) · Talent rank #5 · 2026 recruiting class #4
Background
Pronunciation Majoring in Sport Industry High School/Personal A four-star prospect who is one of the top players in the state of Ohio. Named the Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) Defensive Player of the Year. Totaled 106 tackles, eight pass breakups and two interceptions as a senior while helping Ole...
The secondary · Ohio State
- #1Earl Little II76 tackles · 2025
- #8Jaylen McClain53 tackles · 2025
- #7Jermaine Mathews Jr.26 tackles · 2025
- #6Devin Sanchez15 tackles · 2025
- #32Kaden Gebhardtno box-score line yet
19 more on the roster · Ohio State team page