Phillip Daniels
Phillip Daniels is a three-star recruit from Cincinnati, OH, out of Princeton (No. 771 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Ohio State's 8 games this season.
Where Daniels comes from
- Cincinnati, OH
- Princeton
- About 100 miles from Ohio Stadium
- Three-star, No. 771 in the 2023 class; signed with Minnesota.
- On the Ohio State roster since 2025
Where Daniels fits
Ohio State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Ohio State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 34th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Ohio State is 6-2, No. 11 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Oregon, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Princeton
Also from Cincinnati, OH
What’s being said
3 stories in the last 30 days, from 2 outlets.
Came to Ohio State by way of Minnesota. The first career honor came in 2025: All-Big Ten.
In the news in the last 30 days
from 2 outlets
Buckeyes Got Positive News On Phillip Daniels, But are Awaiting Word on Austin Siereveld
Yahoo Sports Oct 14 · 1 outlet
In the news this season
from 7 outlets
Ohio State OT Phillip Daniels, DE Zion Grady downgraded to doubtful vs. Illinois
On3 +1 Sep 25 · 2 outlets
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4L 18-30 at USCNo stories
- Oct 22 to Oct 28No game1 story
- Oct 15 to Oct 21W 19-15 at IndianaNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14W 45-16 vs Maryland2 storiesBuckeyes Got Positive News On Phillip Daniels, But are Awaiting Word on Austin Siereveld Yahoo Sports
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 31-14 at Iowa3 stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 42-19 vs Illinois6 storiesOhio State football rules out RT Phillip Daniels, DE Zion Grady against Illinois
The Columbus Dispatch - Sep 17 to Sep 23W 59-3 vs Kent StateNo stories
- Sep 10 to Sep 16L 23-24 at Texas4 stories
- Sep 3 to Sep 9W 56-3 vs Ball State2 stories
- Aug 27 to Sep 2No game1 storyPlayer to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on the line for another season at Ohio State
Land-Grant Holy Land +1 - Aug 13 to Aug 19No game1 story
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
What was said at each stop
Stories we tracked, by school.
Ohio State22 stories2025 to now
Most about: awards and watch lists, in his words, starting job and depth chart.
- Land-Grant Holy Land +1Player to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on the line for another season at Ohio StateAug 27
All 3 articles
Yahoo SportsPlayer to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on the line for another season at Ohio StateLand-Grant Holy LandPlayer to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on the line for another season at Ohio StateLand-Grant Holy LandPlayer to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on the line for another season at Ohio State - On3Ohio State vs. Illinois availability report: Phillip Daniels, Zion Grady remain questionableSep 24
- On3 +1Ohio State OT Phillip Daniels, DE Zion Grady downgraded to doubtful vs. IllinoisSep 25
- Snap Judgments: Phillip Daniels giving Ohio State flexibility as Buckeyes talented offensive line group looks for clarityAug 12
- The Beat: Kayden McDonald, Phillip Daniels changing conversations in latest Ohio State stock watchAug 13
Minnesota2023 to 2024not trackedIn the news across his career
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
In the game threads
vs Illinois, Sep 26Day is going to have to think long and hard about keeping this OLine configuration once Phillip Daniels is healthy again. I like what I'm seeing.Ohio State fan, r/CFB game threadat Texas, Sep 12As a Chiefs fan, Phillip Daniels is looking like a really nice draft pickKansas fan, r/CFB game threadvs Ball State, Sep 5I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO PHILLIP DANIELS HAVING TO BLOCK COLIN SIMMONS NEXT WEEK YOU ALL HAVE NO IDEAOhio State fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
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.
The unit he anchors ranks 34th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Ohio State has produced 26 All-Conference offensive linemen and 7 All-Americans. 19 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Donovan Jackson was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Ohio State DayYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Ohio State DayYear 3 · Games –All-conference
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalMinnesota to Ohio State
- 2024 Minnesota FleckYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Minnesota FleckYear 1 · Games –
- High school PrincetonCincinnati, OH · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 771 in the 2023 class. Signed with Minnesota.Also from Princeton: Darrion Henry-Young (Virginia), Danny Fortson (Ohio), Landen Miree (Arizona State) and 11 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Minnesota to Ohio State, Dec 18, 2024.
2023
- Signed with MinnesotaThree-star, out of Princeton
2025
- Transferred to Ohio Statefrom Minnesota
- All-Big Tenthird
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-BIG TEN
All-Big Ten mention (2025)
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: P.J. Fleck and Ryan Day.