Cameron Brickle is heading to College Park.

The three-star defensive tackle has flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Maryland, marking a notable shift in the 2026 recruiting landscape. Brickle, a 6-foot-3, 305-pound interior lineman, had been part of the Buckeyes’ class since June but announced his decision to join the Terrapins on Sunday.

Brickle is ranked as the No. 65 defensive lineman and the No. 572 overall prospect in the 2026 class, per the 247Sports composite. While he may not carry a blue-chip label, his size and upside made him a valuable piece of Ohio State’s defensive front plans. Now, he becomes a major win for Maryland, a program looking to beef up its trenches and make waves in Big Ten recruiting.

For Ohio State, the timing of Brickle’s flip is interesting. Just two weeks ago, the Buckeyes landed a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Emanuel Ruffin – a move that may have impacted the depth chart outlook for Brickle. Ruffin joins an already solid group of interior defenders in the class, including four-star New Jersey standout Damari Simeon and three-star Jamir Perez, a Glenville High School product from the same pipeline that’s produced Buckeye legends like Ted Ginn Jr. and Marshon Lattimore.

Despite losing Brickle, the Buckeyes’ 2026 class remains one of the most robust in the country. They still hold 27 commitments, and November alone has been a busy month in Columbus. The Buckeyes have added seven new pledges this month, including Ruffin, cornerback Jay Timmons, versatile offensive weapon Legend Bey, offensive lineman Mason Wilhelm, defensive end Dre Quinn, tight end Nick Lautar, and linebacker Braxton Rembert.

And the door isn’t closed on adding more help up front. Ohio State recently hosted LSU commit Darryus McKinley for an official visit during their win over UCLA. McKinley is a name to watch if the Buckeyes decide to fill the void left by Brickle’s departure.

In the ever-fluid world of recruiting, flips like this are part of the game. For Maryland, it’s a statement that they’re serious about competing in the trenches. For Ohio State, it’s a reminder that even in a loaded class, there’s still room – and reason – to keep building.