Five Buckeyes to watch in Ohio State’s 2026 spring game
Chris Henry Jr. and Earl Little Jr. headline the players to watch ahead of Ohio State's annual spring game this Saturday.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to play their 2026 spring game this Saturday, April 18, at noon ET inside Ohio Stadium in Columbus. It has been an eventful spring session for the Buckeyes as new players have been shedding their black stripes daily, new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith continues to get comfortable with the college game, and a wave of freshmen and newcomers are working to make a name for themselves. With the spring showcase quickly approaching, we have identified five players to watch ahead of Ohio State’s spring game on Saturday afternoon.
TEs Mason Williams & Hunter Welcing Both Williams and Welcing have made noise throughout spring camp and should factor into Arthur Smith’s offense this season, a scheme that has historically leaned on 12 and 13 personnel and features tight ends heavily. Williams transferred from Ohio, while Welcing came over from Northwestern. Both bring solid size at 6’3 and 6’5, around 250 pounds.
Their 2025 numbers may not jump off the page, but both have the tools to help fill the void left by Max Klare’s production. Head coach Ryan Day was asked last week about players who have stood out recently and mentioned both Williams and Welcing, which carries weight. It will be interesting to see how they are used on Saturday with Smith calling plays.
DB Earl Little Jr. Little Jr. was the No.