Indiana has secured a commitment from one of the top running backs and linebackers in the high school class of 2026.
Columbus, Ohio product Henry Ohlinger announced his verbal pledge to Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers.
The 6-foot-1 and 210-pound Ohlinger chose IU over offers from Miami (Fla.), Iowa, Boston College, Rutgers, Virginia, Purdue, Cincinnati, and several others. Indiana made a strong impression during the 2024 season when Ohlinger visited Bloomington with ESPN’s College GameDay on campus. There have been multiple visits by Ohlinger to IU since, as well as visits by the IU staff to Columbus.
The Grandview Heights H.S. product is a 4-star based on the On3 industry average. He’s a top-400 overall player in the class, and a top-25 running back in the class.
As a junior in 2024, Ohlinger rushed for 1,728 yards on 139 carries (12.4 ypc). He scored 32 touchdowns and helped lead his team to a 12-1 record.
But Ohlinger could end up playing linebacker at IU.
Ohlinger also played defense in 2024 and posted 112 tackles with 23 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and three forced fumbles from his linebacker spot. He also posted 403 yards and a score on kickoff returns. He was first-team All-State.
Ohlinger is Indiana’s second commit in the 2026 class, following Wisconsin-based interior offensive lineman Sam Simpson.
Ohlinger’s junior season highlights on both sides of the ball are below.
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