Sam Greer has a way of drawing attention.
At 6-foot-7 and 310 pounds, that’s not surprising compared to the average person. But even among other top athletes, Greer stood out on Sunday during the Under Armour Next Camp at Pickerington North High School. Among the few dozen offensive linemen present, he appeared to be the most prepared for the college level. Since Greer rarely attends camps, the event offered a valuable glimpse at how the Ohio State commit performs against top-tier defensive linemen from across the nation. While he didn’t take home MVP honors, Greer held his own in most of his one-on-one matchups including a notable battle with four-star 2027 defensive end Krew Jones, who had just received an offer from Ohio State.
“I had a good time and competed in every drill,” Greer told Eleven Warriors. “I thought I deserved to win something, but it’s all good.”
Greer committed to Ohio State on March 25, becoming the sixth pledge in the Buckeyes’ 2026 class. “It’s Ohio State they’re national champs,” Greer said. “They’ve had so many linemen get drafted, including two first-rounders recently. That track record really stood out to me. Plus, being from Ohio, it’s awesome to have a supportive community. My friends and family are all excited to watch me play.”
Maxwell Riley, another Ohio native, had already committed to the Buckeyes two weeks earlier and encouraged Greer to follow.
“He didn’t pressure me too hard,” Greer said with a laugh. “But he kept saying, ‘It’s Ohio State, come join me.’ We train together, so I see him pretty often.”
Greer had made multiple visits to Ohio State and initially connected well with former offensive line coach Justin Frye. After Frye’s departure, Greer quickly built a strong relationship with new coach Tyler Bowen and the offensive line support staff. He was particularly drawn to the structure of the Buckeyes’ practices, which are now led by Bowen alongside coaches like Marcus Johnson and Charlie Dickey.
“I’m loving it now,” Greer said. “They’ve got four offensive line coaches working different stations. They’re all doing a great job.”
Greer speaks regularly with Bowen, who emphasizes constant improvement.
“I’ve learned to keep grinding,” Greer said. “I’m doing a lot of work in the offseason, training by myself or with my teammates. I’m staying ready so I can make an impact when I get there.”
He’ll start at left tackle for Archbishop Hoban this fall and is focused on sharpening his skills before heading to Columbus.
“I’m really trying to elevate my run blocking,” he said. “I want to dominate every play aiming for a pancake block every time.”
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