Whyce also had offers from the Miami Hurricanes, Bowling Green, Toledo, Maryland, Illinois and others.
Whyce is the second member of the 2028 class to commit to Ohio State. Elijah Newman-Hall, a running back from Tampa, Fla., committed in June.
Whyce ranks ninth in the nation in the 2028 class, according to 247Sports.com. He’s the second-ranked defensive lineman and the No. 1 recruit in Ohio.
Whyce is the younger brother of senior Rams defensive tackle Jamarcus Whyce, who committed to Purdue in July after first picking Louisville.
Trotwood-Madison (6-2) plays at Walsh Jesuit (6-1) on Friday.
Whyce is the latest local player to pick Ohio State in recent years.
• Wayne wide receiver Jamier Averette-Brown, a 2027 recruit, committed to Ohio State last November.
• Wayne grad Joshua Padilla is a junior offensive lineman at Ohio State.
• Springfield grad Aaron Scott Jr. is a sophomore cornerback for Ohio State.
• Alter grad C.J. Hicks is a senior linebacker.
BREAKING: Elite 2028 DL Jameer Whyce has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @rivals
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) October 16, 2025
The 6’5 270 DL from Trotwood, OH chose the Buckeyes over Miami and Maryland
He’s ranked as the No. 9 Recruit in the 2028 class (per Rivals Industry)https://t.co/6MKIPHZi70 pic.twitter.com/85HHARfEV5
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