“He's a Buckeye”: CFB fans react as 2026 4-star DL Deuce Geralds comes close to a commitment decision

Deuce Geralds, a four-star defensive lineman in the Class of 2026, has received offers from over 30 CFB programs. Colleges such as Ohio State, Oregon, Ole Miss, Texas, LSU, Alabama, Miami and Oklahoma have extended offers to Geralds.

As Geralds nears his final decision, fans on social media are doing their best to persuade the 6-foot-1 defensive lineman to commit to their favorite teams. LSU and Ohio State fans made their presence known in the comment section as On3 Recruits shared a post about Geralds and his commitment.

"He’s a buckeye," one fan said.

"BO. DAVIS," another fan commented.

"LSU," another fan said.

Other teams' fans also shared their opinions.

"So OU is out of this discussion..." another fan commented.

Geralds is ranked No. 82 in the country and is the eighth-best defensive lineman in the 2026 class, as per On3 Industry Rankings. He is also the 10th-best overall prospect from the state of Georgia.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have the best chance of landing Geralds. According to On3 Recruiting Prediction Model, the Buckeyes have a 76.8% chance of acquiring the DL.

Deuce Geralds and the Collins Hills Eagles hold a record of 7-1 through eight games of the season

Deuce Geralds, a 2026 defensive lineman, has had a tremendous start to the 2024 high school football season. The 6-foot-1 athlete has led his team to a 7-1 record and is the team's leader in sacks.

Geralds has recorded 67 total tackles in eight games, averaging 8.4 tackles per game. He leads the team in sacks with 12.0 and has accumulated 24 quarterback hurries. He is ranked 54th in total sacks in high school football.

In the Eagles' recent win against Mill Creek on Thursday, Geralds recorded 11 total tackles and had a sack. Collin Hill won the game 13-12 and bounced back from their Week 7 defeat against Buford. In their next game, they will face Dacula Falcons from Dacula, Georgia, on Oct. 25.