Ohio State has added a second new kicker to its roster for next season.
Class of 2026 kicker Cooper Peterson committed to the Buckeyes on Friday.
Im blessed to announce my commitment to play football and continue my academic career at The Ohio State University. I want to thank God for blessing me with this amazing opportunity to play football at Ohio State. I want to thank Coach Daniels, Coach Keys, and Coach Day for pic.twitter.com/msUqUV1ZRH
— Cooper Peterson (@CooperPete8217) January 23, 2026
- Size: 6-0/195
Peterson went 8-of-9 on field goals with a long of 49 yards for Corvian Community School in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a high school senior in 2025.