4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson

Four-star offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis announced his commitment Friday to the Ohio State Buckeyes during a live broadcast on Rivals’ YouTube channel. The Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic standout selected Ohio State over finalists that included Georgia, Clemson, Texas, Miami, and LSU.

Kalis is rated as the No. 234 overall prospect and the No. 21 offensive tackle in the 2027 class according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. Measuring between 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-8 and weighing between 280 and 290 pounds, he brings prototypical size to a recruiting group that now features 10 commitments.

The soon-to-be senior lineman held more than 40 Power Four scholarship offers, with programs such as Alabama, Michigan, Penn State, and Oregon also in pursuit. His recruitment included numerous visits, with approximately 10 trips to Columbus. He connected closely with future position coach Tyler Bowen, crediting the program’s culture as a determining factor in his decision.

Kalis becomes the fourth offensive lineman in the Buckeyes 2027 class, joining Kellen Wymer, Mason Witt, and Brody McNeel.

On the field, Kalis helped anchor a Central Catholic team in 2025 that averaged 40.8 points per game. The Vikings went undefeated in Class 6A play, finished 13-2 overall, captured the WPIAL title with a 42-7 win over North Allegheny, and advanced to the PIAA championship game. Individually, he earned all-conference second-team honors.

Kalis also brings a strong football pedigree. His father, Todd, played eight NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cincinnati Bengals, while his brother Kyle played as a lineman for the Washington Redskins, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders from 2017-2020.

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