Phillip Daniels
Senior offensive lineman on Ohio State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 312 lb · Cincinnati, OH
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 771 nationally · Signed with Minnesota
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on Ohio State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Minnesota in 2023.
- Transferred from Minnesota to Ohio State in 2025.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Ohio State Buckeyes’ offensive line enters 2026 with unmatched experience, returning four starters—Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, Austin Siereveld, and Phillip Daniels—with clear NFL potential. Can the Buckeyes’ revamped front impose its…
Also worth knowing:
Phillip Daniels
He got to Ohio State by way of Minnesota. In 2025 the league put his name on paper for the first time: All-Big Ten.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
- recognition record
His career
2023
- Signed with Minnesota3-star out of Princeton
2025
- Entered the portal
- All-Big Tenthird
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-BIG TEN
All-Big Ten mention (2025)
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 offensive line for Ohio State -- now playing 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
Honors and Awards 2025: Third Team All-Big Ten Junior (2025) Appeared in 13 games as a junior starting all 13 games, totaling 761 snaps on the offensive line. TEXAS (8/30): Tallied 59 snaps. GRAMBLING (9/6): Finished the game with 32 snaps. OHIO (9/13): Had 62 snaps. at WASHINGTON (9/27): Totaled...