Danny Fortson
6′3″ · 270 lb · Cincinnati, OH · Princeton
Where he comes from
- Cincinnati, OH
- Princeton
- About 150 miles from Peden Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 731 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8800.
Where he fits
Ohio lists 27 offensive linemen this season.
Ohio offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 4th in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
Ohio’s week
- RecordOhio is 5-2.
- Next gameat Akron · Tue Nov 3
Players like him
Same class and position
From Princeton
Also from Cincinnati, OH
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Ohio in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Ohio -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 4th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Ohio has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Joined Ohio in 2026
- 2026 Ohio HauserYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Ohio in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 731 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Ohio in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio3-star out of Princeton