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BOOM! Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trails, adds 2025 defensive tackle Maxwell Roy

BOOM! The Buckeyes add a big-time defensive tackle to their ‘25 class

Ohio State football is going through another one of its hot recruiting stretches.

In June, the Buckeyes added eight commitments to their 2025 class. The good times didn’t stop as the calendar turned over to July, on Monday Ohio State added another top prospect, Pennsylvania defensive tackle [autotag]Maxwell Roy[/autotag].

The 6-foot, 3-inch and 285-pounder is one of the top interior defensive lineman in the country, ranking as the No. 229 overall prospect and 26th at his position according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Roy chose Ohio State over offers from Michigan, Georgia, Oregon, Penn State, USC, Wisconsin, Texas A&M and others.

The Buckeyes now have 22 commits in their 2025 recruiting class, one that continues to pace the sport at the top of the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings. Expect Ohio State to continue to hover around the top of that list for remainder of the cycle.

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Ohio State gets crystal ball predictions for defensive lineman Maxwell Roy

Once thought to be a Michigan lean is now trending to OSU #GoBucks

Ryan Day and the Ohio State football staff have been tearing it up on the recruiting trail through the month of June. The Buckeyes have added several key commitments to the 2025 class and are looking to continue the hot streak.

It seems that more good news could be on the horizon as Ohio State has been given six crystal ball predictions to land four-star defensive lineman, Maxwell Roy. Once thought to be a Michigan lean, Roy left an official visit to Ann Arbor this past weekend and the predictions started coming in for the Bucks. One of the crystal ball predictions even comes from Wolverine insider, Sam Webb. It’s anyone’s guess what changed but Roy would be another strong addition to an already historic class.

Roy is listed as the No. 25 ranked defensive lineman according to 247Sports composite rankings, although 247Sports itself has him ranked higher at No. 19.

Roy hails from Philadelphia where he attends St. Joseph’s Prep, the same school that produced Marvin Harrison Jr. and Kyle McCord. Getting Roy would be another huge win on the recruiting trail and over rival Michigan.

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Michigan football gets two predictions for 2025 four-star DL

Will he choose #Michigan over Ohio State? #GoBlue

Michigan football recruiting is just now getting going, better late than never. And though the five current commits are all four-stars, the Wolverines have a lot of work to do in terms of filling out the 2025 class.

One name has recently emerged as a high-profile target in 2025 Philadelphia (Pa.) St. Joseph’s Prep four-star defensive lineman Maxwell Roy. Thought to be a Michigan and Ohio State battle, the nation’s No. 148 player overall (according to Rivals) is apparently starting to favor Ann Arbor over Columbus, as a pair of predictions have come in indicating he’ll eventually choose the Wolverines.

According to The Wolverine (On3), both EJ Holland and Zach Libby have logged predictions that Roy will end up wearing maize and blue.

The scouting report from 247Sports’ Brian Dohn:

Sturdy, powerful interior defensive lineman who is tough against the run and can be disruptive in the backfield. Is athletic and plays low to win leverage battles. Has verified size from a trio of in-person evaluations and has plus length with a 79-inch wing. Demonstrates scheme versatility in St. Joseph’s Prep’s base 3-4 while also excelling in a 4-3. Uncoils when firing off the ball and can shoot gaps. Displays power in lower body in exploding up and into offensive lineman at the snap. Has strength throughout his frame. Can anchor and take on blocks in the running game to allow linebackers to make tackles. Demonstrates stack and shed ability. Flexible throughout his frame, which translates from his wrestling ability in which he went 37-9 as a sophomore and finished third in the district. Moves his feet well and continually plays with his shoulders above his knees. Can re-direct along the line of scrimmage and has a willingness to chase down plays. Uses his quickness to get into the backfield. Moves well laterally. Shows very good body control. Turns torso and dips shoulder to get underneath and inside on offensive linemen. Uses hands and flashes quickness but has to continue to work on technique to accentuate his power and speed. Continuing to build strength throughout his frame while retaining quickness and flexibility is important. High-level prospect who could play early at a Top 10 program. Possesses NFL draft potential.

Rutgers also appears to be in the mix for Roy at this juncture.

Like current Michigan defensive tackle standout, Mason Graham, Roy also is a wrestler in high school — so he’s understandably appealing to the Michigan coaching staff.

He will visit Ohio State on June 14 but is poised to visit Ann Arbor the following weekend.

Top class of 2025 DL lists Wisconsin football as one of top four schools

Top class of 2025 DL lists Wisconsin football as one of top four schools

Wisconsin football class of 2025 DL target Maxwell Roy has Wisconsin as one of his four finalists, according to a report from 247Sports’ Brian Dohn.

As of May 18, Rutgers, Michigan, Ohio State and Wisconsin are the four schools Roy will prioritize.

In February, the four-star listed the Badgers as one of his top six potential destinations. Those original six were Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke, Ohio State, Rutgers and Oregon.

247Sports has Roy as the nation’s No. 15 defensive lineman in the class of 2025, No. 2 recruit from Pennsylvania and No. 101 overall player in his class. Its crystal ball has yet to release a prediction for where the 6’3,’’ 270-pound defender will land.

Representing St. Joseph’s Prep High School, Roy has received 17 total offers. The most notable include Oregon, Georgia, USC, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State.

Roy is also an experienced high school wrestler with a combined 74-17 record as a freshman and sophomore in the 285-pound weight class, per 247Sports.

Wisconsin has had success with recruiting St. Joseph’s Prep as recently as this past year, securing three-star cornerback Omillio Agard as a part of their class of 2024 commitments.

Receiving a commitment from a DL this recruiting cycle would be nothing short of monumental for UW. The program has seen top DL transfer targets C.J. West, Jay’Viar Suggs and Khurtiss Perry committed elsewhere during the spring window and is currently working to flip class of 2025 Michigan Wolverines commit Bobby Kanka.

Michigan football makes top six for top 100 2025 defensive tackle

Would be a perfect player in Wink Martindale’s system. #GoBlue

Now that the Michigan football coaching staff is apparently set, it’s making in-roads with some of the top recruits in the country.

Sherrone Moore hasn’t even been the head coach for a month, but his program is starting to make top groups for some elite recruits who are putting out their favorite schools. Among them is an elite 2025 defensive tackle from Pennsylvania.

Hailing from Philadelphia (Pa.) St. Joseph’s Prep, Maxwell Roy is a four-star defensive tackle rated as the No. 98 player in the country per 247Sports in the 2025 recruiting class. Earlier this week, he listed his top six and Michigan football made the cut along with some other elite schools.

Roy lists Duke, Ohio State, Oregon, Rutgers, and Wisconsin as his other contenders. The interesting thing here is that the Wolverines just hired away the Badgers’ defensive line coach in Greg Scruggs to oversee the same position in Ann Arbor.

His scouting profile according to 247Sports’ Brian Dohn:

Sturdy, powerful interior defensive lineman who is tough against the run and can be disruptive in the backfield. Is athletic and plays low to win leverage battles. Has verified size from a trio of in-person evaluations and has plus length with a 79-inch wing. Demonstrates scheme versatility in St. Joseph’s Prep’s base 3-4 while also excelling in a 4-3. Uncoils when firing off the ball and can shoot gaps. Displays power in lower body in exploding up and into offensive lineman at the snap. Has strength throughout his frame. Can anchor and take on blocks in the running game to allow linebackers to make tackles. Demonstrates stack and shed ability. Flexible throughout his frame, which translates from his wrestling ability in which he went 37-9 as a sophomore and finished third in the district. Moves his feet well and continually plays with his shoulders above his knees. Can re-direct along the line of scrimmage and has a willingness to chase down plays. Uses his quickness to get into the backfield. Moves well laterally. Shows very good body control. Turns torso and dips shoulder to get underneath and inside on offensive linemen. Uses hands and flashes quickness but has to continue to work on technique to accentuate his power and speed. Continuing to build strength throughout his frame while retaining quickness and flexibility is important. High-level prospect who could play early at a Top 10 program. Possesses NFL draft potential.

At the moment, Roy is listed at 6-foot-3, 270 pounds. There are no predictions as to where he’ll end up.

Wisconsin in top six programs for four-star DT from Pennsylvania

Wisconsin in top six programs for four-star DT from Pennsylvania

The Wisconsin Badgers football program was included in the top six potential destinations by four-star defensive tackle Maxwell Roy on Wednesday.

Roy is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and he’s a junior at St. Joseph’s Prep and he’s a member of the class of 2025 recruiting cycle. Amongst his final six teams, five of them are members of the Big Ten.

Wisconsin has had success with St. Joseph’s as recently as this past year, reeling in three-star cornerback Omillio Agard as a part of their class of 2024 commitments.

Roy will likely wait a few months, at minimum, before making any sort of decision where he’ll play his college football, but the Badgers are certainly in the running.

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Top six: Maxwell Roy has Rutgers making the cut

Maxwell Roy has Rutgers in his top six.

Maxwell Roy has Rutgers football making the cut in a top six that is dominated by Big Ten programs.

A four-star defensive lineman from St. Joseph’s (Philadelphia), Roy has Rutgers in the top six alongside Duke, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon and Wisconsin.

At 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds, Roy has the size to be a dominant interior defensive lineman in the Big Ten. He combines strength with good quickness and athleticism to become a force in the interior.

His ability to control the inside of the line while taking on multiple blockers was a big reason why St. Joseph’s finished last season 13-1. They closed out the season with 13 straight wins after a season-opening loss to IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida).

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Roy posted his top six on Wednesday morning via his social media:

 

A four-star according to Rivals, Roy is the No. 195 player in the nation in the 2025 recruiting class. He is the fourth-ranked player in Pennsylvania and the tenth-ranked defensive tackle nationally.

Ohio State offers top 2025 Pennsylvania defensive lineman

The Buckeyes are going after a top 2025 defensive lineman #GoBucks

[autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] is always looking for the best talent in its  region and has found a 2025 prospect from Pennsylvania that fits the mold.

Defensive lineman [autotag]Maxwell Roy[/autotag], who stands 6 feet, 4 inches and weighs 265 pounds, was offered by the Buckeyes’ staff on Monday morning. The huge lineman already holds 13 other offers, including USC, Penn State and Georgia.

Roy is ranked the No. 20 defensive lineman and the 185th overall player in the country according to the 247Sports composite. He has not made many college visits to this point, but that will change in the coming months as his recruitment heats up.

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It seems defensive line coach [autotag]Larry Johnson[/autotag] is behind Roy’s recruitment. In the 2025 class, the Buckeyes have one commitment, cornerback Jontae Gilbert.

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