#49
Gavin Thobe
Returning to Ohio State for 2026
Bellbrook, Ohio
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 11 Ohio State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -20 net (17 in / 37 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio State · Last season: 12-2 (AP #3) · Talent rank #3 · 2026 recruiting class #4
Background
Freshman (2026) Did not appear in a game...Redshirted. Majoring in Sport Industry High School/Personal Gavin was an invited walk-on to the program, joining the team in June of 2025 Gavin played at Bellbrook H.S. under coach Jeff Jenkins He is the son of Erica Thobe
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