Is Karlos May committed to Ohio State?

Yes. Karlos is a verified pledge in Ohio State's class of 2027, committed on July 18, 2026, one of 19 commits on the 2027 commit board.

What position does Karlos May play?

Defensive tackle (DT). Where that leaves the class is tracked on the 2027 needs page.

How tall is Karlos May?

Karlos is listed at 6-3.5, 305 pounds, from 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, as verified on August 12, 2026. Heights and weights here are never estimated.

Where is Karlos May from?

Karlos plays for Ramsay in Birmingham, AL.

What is Karlos May's recruiting ranking?

Karlos is a 4-star prospect, No. 123 nationally, from On3's Industry view of the Ohio State 2027 commits page, as verified on August 16, 2026. Ratings move through a cycle, so the outlet and the date beside a number matter as much as the number.

THE WIRE / 2027 RECRUITS / KARLOS MAY

Karlos May

Committed to Ohio State's class of 2027 on July 18, 2026. 4-star defensive tackle from Ramsay, AL. 6-3.5, 305 pounds.

CLASS OF 2027 COMMIT / NO. 08 ON THE BOARD

What he adds to the class

No. 8 by composite rank, among the 19 commits
2 defensive linemen in the class, him included
19th of 19 to pledge, in July 2026
Only the only commit from Alabama

Counted from the verified 2027 board, never projected. See the full position-by-position needs.

The other defensive lineman in the class

Marcus FakatouDL

Position: DT Defensive tackle
Rating: ★★★★☆
Composite rank: NO. 123 NATL RATINGS VERIFIED AUG 16
Height / Weight: 6-3.5, 305 pounds SIZE VERIFIED AUG 12
High school: Ramsay
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Committed: Saturday, July 18, 2026

Rating and composite rank: On3's Industry view of the Ohio State 2027 commits page, as of August 16, 2026.

Height, weight, high school and hometown: 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, as of August 12, 2026.

Commitment date: 247Sports' and On3's Ohio State 2027 commits pages, which agreed on all 18 dates to the day, as of August 14, 2026.

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Quick answers: Karlos May

Every answer below is read from the verified 2027 commit board, the same source the grid at the top of this page renders. Nothing here is estimated or projected.

Is Karlos May committed to Ohio State?: Yes. Karlos is a verified pledge in Ohio State's class of 2027, committed on July 18, 2026, one of 19 commits on the 2027 commit board.
What position does Karlos May play?: Defensive tackle (DT). Where that leaves the class is tracked on the 2027 needs page.
How tall is Karlos May?: Karlos is listed at 6-3.5, 305 pounds, from 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, as verified on August 12, 2026. Heights and weights here are never estimated.
Where is Karlos May from?: Karlos plays for Ramsay in Birmingham, AL.
What is Karlos May's recruiting ranking?: Karlos is a 4-star prospect, No. 123 nationally, from On3's Industry view of the Ohio State 2027 commits page, as verified on August 16, 2026. Ratings move through a cycle, so the outlet and the date beside a number matter as much as the number.

How we track Karlos: every fact on this page is drawn from the verified 2027 commit board and cross-checked against the 247Sports composite and published reporting before it is listed. His height and weight come from 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, on the date stamped beside them. We do not post measurables we have not read in print, film breakdowns or photos of high school recruits. Ratings and national ranks move through the cycle; the board timestamp is the last verification date.

Board moves break first on @buckeye.recruits and land here with the full story. See every recruit on the 2027 board or the full class of 2027 board.