Ohio State has flipped a four-star recruit from Florida State, and he’s the son of a former Steelers lineback

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State football program has added another member to its 2026 recruiting class by taking a player away from another Power 4 school.

Jay Timmons, the nation’s No. 136 player and No. 17 cornerback, had been committed to Florida State since June 24. His flip is notable because he had planned on following in the footsteps of his father, Lawrence Timmons, who starred at as a linebacker for the Seminoles from 2004-06.

Jay Timmons plays for Pine-Richland High School in Gibsonia, Pa., just north of Pittsburgh. His father played 11 seasons in the NFL, 10 of them with the Steelers, and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2014.

After almost six months as a member of the class, the four-star recruit is choosing to follow his own path by flipping to the Buckeyes.

The four-star recruit joins New Jersey native Jordan Thomas in the class. His addition also fills the loss of Jakob Weatherspoon, who flipped to North Carolina in July.

Overall, Timmons’ decision gives Ohio State’s ninth-ranked recruiting class 22 commitments.

Here is the class as it stands:

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