Top 3 landing spots for 2026 class DL Aiden Harris, ft. Ohio State

By Viraj Mali

Modified Aug 27, 2024 17:32 GMT

Aiden Harris, the four-star defensive lineman from the class of 2026, is one of the best high school athletes from his class. The 6-foot-3 athlete is heavily recruited by some of the best colleges in the country, including Ohio State, NC State, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oregon, Auburn, and Penn State, among others.

Few teams have established themselves as the leading contenders to land the four-star recruit from Weddington, North Carolina. Ohio State, NC State and North Carolina have emerged as the top three leading candidates to sign the coveted four-star recruit, as per On3.

Harris is ranked No. 35 nationally and is the second-best defensive lineman from the class of 2025, as per On3 Industry Rankings. He is also the fifth-best overall prospect from North Carolina.

Let's take a look at the top three teams in contention to acquire the four-star prospect.

Top 3 landing spots for Aiden Harris

#3. North Carolina

The North Carolina Tar Heels have the third-best odds of landing Aiden Harris, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. They have less than 1% chance of landing the 6-foot-3 athlete.

The Tar Heels extended an offer to the four-star defensive lineman in June. Harris can become North Carolina's second overall commitment and the first defensive commitment from the class of 2026.

The Tar Heels' class of 2026 is currently ranked No. 40 in the country, per 247Sports. They have acquired one commitment, three-star quarterback Zaid Lott, and are poised to add more from their 70 offers.

#2. NC State

The NC State extended an offer on August 7 last year. Although Aiden Harris has yet to visit the Wolfpack's campus, the North Carolina-based school is trending in the right direction to land the coveted four-star prospect.

NC State has the second-best odds (1.9%) of landing the four-star defenseman, according to On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

The Wolfpack's class of 2026 is currently ranked no. 46 in the country, per 247Sports. They have landed one commitment so far, three-star QB Jacob Smith, and are set to land more.

#1. Ohio State

Ohio State is the latest top CFB program to extend an offer to Aiden Harris. The Buckeyes extended an offer to the defenseman on August 24 this year and have quickly become the favorites to land him, as per On3's Steve Wiltfong.

According to the analyst's prediction, the Buckeyes are the favorites to land Harris. Ohio State has a 94.8% chance of landing the four-star recruit, per On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

The Buckeyes have had a fantastic start to their recruiting cycle, acquiring the commitment from five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. last month. Their class of 2026 is currently ranked no. 29 in the nation, per 247Sports.