#89
Nick Lautar
Returning to Ohio State for 2026
Lebanon, Ohio
via ohiostatebuckeyes.com ↗Nick Lautar
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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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
Tight end · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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
Pronunciation Majoring in Sport Industry High School/Personal Was a top-25 ranked recruit in the state of Ohio by 247Sports in the 2026 class. Caught 38 passes for 511 yards and eight touchdowns in his senior season. Finished his junior season with 23 catches for 267 yards (11.6 yards per catch)...
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