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Instant Impact: Ohio State gets physical, athletic safety in Kaden Gebhardt
- Ohio State flipped in-state safety Kaden Gebhardt from Clemson to join the 2026 class.
- Gebhardt cited proximity to family as a major factor in choosing Ohio State.
- Gebhardt becomes commit No. 28 for Ohio State in the 2026 cycle, per On3.
- Ohio State notes Gebhardt’s versatility to play safety, nickel, or grow into a linebacker.
- Gebhardt previously chose Clemson over Ohio State before flipping.
- Gebhardt is listed at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds and has 106 tackles as a senior during his high school career.
- Gebhardt joins a Buckeyes safety class that includes multiple commits for 2026.
- The flip is part of Ohio State’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its secondary under Day and Patricia.
- Gebhardt is a local recruit who visited Ohio State prior to committing.
- The recruitment was highlighted in national signing day coverage as a key flip for Ohio State.
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