\n Better Know A Buckeye is our look at every member of Ohio State\u2019s 2026 recruiting class and how they became Buckeyes as they prepare to begin their OSU careers this fall. <\/p>\n
\n\tA two-way player at times during his high school career at Bergen Catholic, Jordan Thomas certainly has the skill set to be a playmaker. His frame at 6-1, 189 pounds, paired with an incredible 78-inch wingspan, gives him the type\u00a0of size that can’t be taught.\n<\/p>\n
\t\tJordan Thomas<\/p>\n
\t\t\tSize:\u00a06-1\/189<\/p>\n
\t\t\tPosition:\u00a0CB<\/p>\n
\t\t\tSchool:\u00a0Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey)<\/p>\n
\t\t\t247 Sports Composite: \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\tComposite Rank: #103 (#12 CB)<\/p>\n \tBackground<\/p>\n \n\tThe moment Thomas received his Ohio State offer in April 2024, he became a top priority for the Buckeyes.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt felt amazing,\u201d he said as he recalled his Ohio State\u00a0offer<\/a>. \u201cI felt very thankful and honored to be blessed with the opportunity to play at The Ohio State University. I would say the development is the most appealing part of potentially playing at OSU.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n\tHe and Tim Walton talked so much that Thomas called the assistant coach “his guy.”\n<\/p>\n \n\tAfter multiple visits to Columbus, Thomas committed to Ohio State on May 12, 2025, over the likes of Michigan and Notre Dame.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThomas was selected\u00a0as a MaxPreps sophomore second-team All-American in 2023 after garnering 51 tackles, five pass breakups, four interceptions and one fumble recovery. He played both\u00a0cornerback and wide receiver that season.\n<\/p>\n \n\tAs a junior, he played a key role in Bergen Catholic’s run to its fourth straight NJSIAA Non-Public A state championship, totaling 52 tackles, nine pass breakups, one interception and a forced fumble.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\tNotre Dame 2026 class four-star CB target Jordan Thomas from Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic comes up with a big tackle and knocks the ball out.<\/p>\n The No. 3 junior in New Jersey is a playmaker.<\/p>\n : https:\/\/t.co\/n3GXzRbs4p<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/arIZPbduY8<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \t\u2014 Kyle Kelly (@ByKyleKelly) September 6, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tIn his final high school season, Thomas notched 58 tackles (two for loss), four pass breakups, three interceptions, a forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a senior. He showcased his versatility by switching between safety and cornerback at times. Thomas\u00a0concluded his high school career participating in the Navy All-American Bowl.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\tJordan Thomas GOES OFF on Saturday afternoon<\/p>\n The Ohio State commit and @AABonNBC<\/a> All-American delivered a few hit sticks and snagged two INT’s in Bergen Catholic’s 42-7 win over Delbarton. We’ll have FULL coverage later today!@jordanthomas_21<\/a> | @BergenCathFBall<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qZ87idHMJF<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \t\u2014 Jersey Sports Zone (@JSZ_Sports) October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\tNavy All-American Bowl Week Top Performers<\/p>\n (via @CharlesPower<\/a> and @CodyBellaire<\/a>)<\/p>\n Read: https:\/\/t.co\/jeOdTJE8mU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uEYNhptOQ8<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n