
Top 2028 Safety Gaige Weddle Weighs Ohio State Among Elite Options
Gaige Weddle, a highly ranked safety prospect, is considering Ohio State alongside other powerhouse programs, citing development and coach connections as key factors.
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Gaige Weddle, a highly ranked safety prospect, is considering Ohio State alongside other powerhouse programs, citing development and coach connections as key factors.

Former NFL safety Eric Weddle, a recent College Football Hall of Famer, visited Michigan’s spring game and offered both high praise for the program and a pointed critique of quarterback Bryce Underwood, urging the young star to prove him wrong.

On a recent episode of the Zero 2 Sixty Podcast, former NFL Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle questioned Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood’s readiness, sparking a conversation about the pressures on young college signal callers and the program’s coaching adjustments.

Former NFL safety Eric Weddle, whose son is a Michigan recruit, voiced doubts about Bryce Underwood’s throwing ability during a recent Ann Arbor visit, prompting a broader conversation about the quarterback’s readiness and the program’s confidence in him.

Gaige Weddle, a top safety prospect in the 2028 class, is considering a handful of powerhouse programs, with Ohio State and Oklahoma emerging as front‑runners. His father’s storied NFL career adds a compelling narrative to the recruitment story.

Highly-rated 2028 safety Gaige Weddle, son of six-time Pro Bowler Eric Weddle, lists Ohio State among his finalists, joining a growing pipeline of elite recruits for the Buckeyes.