Buckeye Sports Bulletin’s 2024 Early Signing Period Hub

Get to know each member of Ohio State’s new class of 2024 signees as they flow in through the Early Signing Period, which runs from Dec. 20-22. Buckeye Sports Bulletin will update this post as each player signs their national letter of intent with the Buckeyes.

The first prospect to announce his signing with Ohio State is Fort Myers (Fla.) Bishop Verot three-star safety Leroy Roker, one of two safeties committed to the Buckeyes in the class. Learn more about Roker.

Leroy Roker – The Fort Myers, FL native is ready to make his way north to Columbus. He is smooth, instinctive and is an eraser in the defensive backfield. The newest member of BIA, Welcome to THE Brotherhood Leroy.
#2THE4THE x @LeroyRoker10 pic.twitter.com/RyxYUThYiI

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Next up is Cleveland Glenville four-star cornerback Bryce West, the first of three cornerbacks (and two from Ohio) expected to sign with the Buckeyes. Learn more about West.

Bryce West – The next elite Silver Bullet cornerback from Cleveland, OH. This Ginn Academy product has the championship pedigree and the skillset to etch his name in the Buckeye history books. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Bryce.
#2THE4THE x @bryvonny pic.twitter.com/D5fNjIoed2

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

The first player on the offensive side of the ball to sign with the Buckeyes is Pickerington (Ohio) North three-star running back Sam Williams-Dixon, an underrated in-state prospect for the Buckeyes. Learn more about Williams-Dixon.

Sam Williams-Dixon – Tote Nation just got a bit deeper. Saying Sam is JUST a Running back isn’t doing him justice. The dude has the hands and ball skills of a Wide Receiver and the speed to match. This hometown hero doesn’t have to go too far to leave his mark. Welcome to THE… pic.twitter.com/8Pe0eQzemH

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Ohio State has now signed both in-state cornerbacks after Springfield, Ohio, five-star cornerback Aaron Scott signed on the dotted line. Learn more about Scott.

Aaron Scott Jr. – The Best in America just got better because the best in Ohio stay in Ohio. This guy has a rare blend of length and athleticism that will have BIG 10 wide receivers in knots for the next few years. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Aaron.
#2THE4THE x… pic.twitter.com/pJ8TOborg4

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Next up is Coopersville, Michigan, three-star interior offensive lineman Gabe VanSickle, who is the most recent commitment on the offensive line for the Buckeyes but the first trench warrior to sign. Learn more about VanSickle.

Gabe VanSickle – The living embodiment of Intellectual brutality. The kid from that State up North is poised to wear the Scarlet and gray and leave his own mark on the Buckeye State. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Gabe.
#2THE4THE x @gabe_vansickle pic.twitter.com/OAt265vjQ7

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

VanSickle was followed shortly by Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward three-star offensive lineman Devontae Armstrong, who will look to make an impact at Ohio State along with his brother, Deontae. Learn more about Armstrong.

Devontae Armstrong – An Ohio State Champion 3 times over, a Buckeye born and bred. This Lakewood, OH native is a road grader who not only can clear a path his backs but will do everything necessary to keep QB1 upright. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Devontae.
#2THE4THE x… pic.twitter.com/HclKxdDjWG

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Ohio State’s potential signal caller of the future is now official, as Fairburn, Ga., five-star quarterback Air Noland has signed with the Buckeyes. Learn more about Noland.

Air Noland – After amassing over 10k yards passing in his prep career and his city giving him his own day, Air Noland looks to descend upon Columbus and bring his aerial prowess north to continue in a long line of Buckeye passers who rewrote the record books. Welcome to THE… pic.twitter.com/0Oqc3t0uZy

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Next up is Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School four-star tight end Max LeBlanc, one of Ohio State’s two expected signees at tight end. Learn more about LeBlanc.

Maxence LeBlanc – He catches, he runs, he blocks. He does it all at the highest level. Hailing from Montreal, Canada by way of Chattanooga, TN this 3-tool athlete is on his way to CBUS to energize the Buckeyes Tight End room with his versatility and grit. Welcome to THE… pic.twitter.com/a9kAYGoOG3

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

The second of Ohio State’s safeties in the class is now in, as West Orange (N.J.) Seton Hall Prep four-star safety Jaylen McClain has signed with the Buckeyes. Learn more about McClain.

Jaylen McClain – DBU’s newest enrollee is tough, smart, physical and fast. He is up next in a long and storied tradition of Silver Bullet defenders from the Garden State. Ready to make an impact early and often, here comes the Pride of Rahway, NJ. Welcome to THE Brotherhood… pic.twitter.com/kMHnHR5wn4

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

As Cade Stover prepares to potentially leave Ohio State, family reinforcements are on the way, as Sunbury, Ohio, Big Walnut four-star linebacker Garrett Stover has signed. Learn more about Stover.

Garrett Stover – The Scarlet and gray runs through this guy’s veins. With some very strong Buckeye ties, and coming off a dominant, do it all prep career, he is ready to carry on the mantle and write his own chapter. He doesn’t have to go far at all to create his legacy.… pic.twitter.com/F5g6Y928Ly

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

The first defensive lineman is on the board for the Buckeyes, as Stafford (Va.) Mountain View three-star defensive lineman Eric Mensah has signed with Ohio State. Learn more about Mensah.

Eric Mensah – Have you ever heard of the story of the immovable object and the unstoppable force? Well, on any given play this guy is one or both. Hailing from the Commonwealth of Virginia there isn’t any loved lost between him and offensive lineman. Welcome to THE Brotherhood… pic.twitter.com/JlTDIj73p8

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Three of Ohio State’s offensive lineman have now signed with New Palestine, Ind., four-star interior offensive lineman Ian Moore in the field. Learn more about Moore.

Ian Moore – Mr. Football of the State of Indiana is headed east to trade in one shade of red, to the one that really matters. He is going to move you whether you want to or not, and he will punish all of those who come near QB1, he is ready to go, we hope the rest of the BIG 10… pic.twitter.com/On9q5An7io

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Both of Ohio State’s incoming linebackers have now signed, with Lucas (Lovejoy) Texas four-star linebacker Payton Pierce putting his pen to paper. Learn more about Pierce.

Payton Pierce – A tackling machine who dominates, on the gridiron as well as on the mat. An import from the Lone Star state, he is programmed to see ball, and HIT ball. This Regulator is ready to rewrite the record books in CBUS. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Payton.… pic.twitter.com/D0YKTyDcyp

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

All four of Ohio State’s offensive linemen in 2024 have now signed, with Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward four-star offensive tackle Deontae Armstrong now making things official with the Buckeyes. Learn more about Armstrong.

Deontae Armstrong – Tough, physical, smart not to mention championship pedigree. A Buckeye through and through. He has his hard hat and his lunch pail ready to work in the Scarlet & Gray. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Deontae.
#2THE4THE x @DeonArmstrong30 pic.twitter.com/118lA0Lg5b

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Both of Ohio State’s running backs have put pen to paper, as San Antonio Veterans Memorial four-star running back James Peoples is now in the class. Learn more about Peoples.

James Peoples – From the Lone Star State to the Buckeye State. This all-purpose back with some serious Ohio ties has made his way to CBUS where he looks to emulate the elite Buckeye backs of old while setting a new standard dominating in the pass game while also grinding… pic.twitter.com/AI3yKUf1Qe

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Ohio State has now signed a two-tight end class for the first time since 2016, now that Cleveland Glenville four-star tight end Damarion Witten is in the fold. Learn more about Witten.

Damarion Witten – A problem for Safeties, a nightmare for Linebackers. An offensive weapon that creates mismatches across the field. This Cleveland, OH native just needs to hit I-71 south to CBUS to make his massive presence felt. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Damarion.… pic.twitter.com/d8uNyz7TWS

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Ohio State’s first wide receiver to sign is New Haven, Ind., five-star wide receiver Mylan Graham, which is fitting considering the Buckeyes were his first offer. Learn more about Graham.

Mylan Graham – A man of few words, the kid from New Haven, IN would rather let his routes do the talking. Notorious for getting open and finding the endzone and leaving defenders in his dust, Zone 6 is adding a much-welcomed member. Welcome to THE Brotherhood Mylan.… pic.twitter.com/jkQk1Yqo32

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Ohio State’s secondary is now complete, as Chandler (Ariz.) Basha four-star cornerback Miles Lockhart has signed with the Buckeyes. Learn more about Lockhart.

Miles Lockhart – From the Desert to the Buckeye state. He is manifesting his own destiny, one strapped up wide receiver at a time. There is no shortage of energy and instincts with this guy, now hes primed and ready to be the next in a long line of outstanding Silver Bullet… pic.twitter.com/kRXdfKVPqd

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2023

Ohio State held on to secure Opa Locka (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who announced he will be signing with the Buckeyes. Learn more about Smith.

NEWS: Five-Star WR Jeremiah Smith will sign with Ohio State!

The No. 1 Recruit in the ‘24 Class has been Committed to the Buckeyes since December 2022https://t.co/NQR6fKnjd3 pic.twitter.com/lGkNowzBWG

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 20, 2023

Ohio State’s last expected signee of the day is Buford, Ga., five-star defensive end Eddrick Houston, who the Buckeyes were able to hold onto despite a late push from Alabama. Learn more about Houston.

BREAKING: Five-Star EDGE Eddrick Houston tells me he is sticking with Ohio State

The Peach State EDGE has been Committed to the Buckeyes since August

Alabama pushed late, but Houston will sign with the Buckeyes 🌰https://t.co/NQR6fKmLnv pic.twitter.com/8xGa7Xk0TS

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 20, 2023