\n Ohio State has added a second new kicker to its roster for next season. <\/p>\n
\n\tClass of 2026 kicker Cooper Peterson committed to the Buckeyes on Friday.\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\tIm 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<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \t\u2014 Cooper Peterson (@CooperPete8217) January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \t\tThe Peterson File<\/p>\n \t\t\tClass: 2026<\/p>\n \t\t\tSize:\u00a06-0\/195<\/p>\n \t\t\tPos:\u00a0K<\/p>\n \t\t\tSchool:\u00a0Corvian Community\u00a0(Charlotte, North Carolina)<\/p>\n \t\t\tComposite Rating:\u00a0N\/A<\/p>\n \n\tPeterson went 8-of-9\u00a0on field goals with a long of 49 yards for Corvian Community School in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a high school senior in 2025. He had 57 touchbacks in 68 kickoffs and also handled punting duties for the Cardinals, averaging 47.3 yards per boot.\n<\/p>\n \n\tPeterson visited Ohio State for the Buckeyes’ Week 3 game against Ohio during the 2025 regular season. He also held an offer from Michigan State.\n<\/p>\n \n\tOhio State landed former Baylor kicker Connor Hawkins,<\/a> a rising redshirt sophomore, from the transfer portal this cycle. Peterson is likely to redshirt and learn behind Hawkins in 2026, though the addition is important both for the Buckeyes’ depth and their future at the position.\n<\/p>\n