Max Riley
Freshman offensive lineman on Ohio State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 302 lb · Avon Lake, OH
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 179 nationally · Signed with Ohio State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Ohio State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Ohio State in 2026.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
Max Riley
Fired ledger without a matching premise receipt — frame withheld.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio State4-star out of Avon Lake
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 four-star recruit at offensive line for Ohio State -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Ohio State has produced 17 All-Conference offensive linemen and 8 All-Americans. 19 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Luke Montgomery was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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
Majoring in Criminology High School/Personal Was the nation’s No. 7-ranked interior offensive lineman and the top such player from the state of Ohio in the 2026 class. A four-star prospect and the No. 8-ranked player in Ohio. Named Southwestern Conference Lineman of the Year. Earned Offensive Lin...