Riley Pettijohn

Ohio State Overview • Signed his National Letter of Intent with Ohio State in December of 2024. • Enrolled in classes in January of 2025 and participated in spring drills. Prior to Ohio State • Was one of the nation’s top-ranked linebackers in the 2025 cycle; held a four-star designation from 247Sports and was the No. 22-ranked player in the state of Texas • A finalist for the Butkus High School Award, which honors the nation’s top high school linebacker. • In 11 games as a senior, compiled 115 tackles, 12.0 tackles-for-loss and 5.5 sacks. • Selected to play in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl. • His junior year stat line included 125 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, three sacks and four QB hurries. • Also competes in the long jump and 100-meter dash as a track athlete.