Football

Olney (Md.) Good Counsel three-star linebacker Mitchell Melton (6-3 1/2, 235) committed to Ohio State, announcing his decision via Twitter July 3.

I’d like to thank God, my family, friends, and coaches.
Committed to The Ohio State University. #Gobucks

-Proverbs 29:23 pic.twitter.com/3oScMfgcjZ

— Mitchell Melton. (@m17m__) July 3, 2019

Melton chose the Scarlet and Gray over fellow storied programs, Michigan and Notre Dame.

Melton is the No. 657 overall prospect and No. 43 outside linebacker in Read More

Independence Day isn’t for two more days, but Ohio State saw some fireworks on Tuesday evening when Cincinnati Elder three-star tight end Joe Royer announced his commitment to the Buckeyes.

I’m staying home, Committed‼️ #GoBucks🌰 pic.twitter.com/OMBZCAR1QH

— Joe Royer 🤡 (@JoeRoyer25) July 2, 2019

The 6-5, 225-pound Royer is considered the 13th-best tight end and No. 496 prospect overall in the class of Read More

Ohio State secured a commitment from the state’s top-rated defensive linemen on Saturday evening when Cincinnati Princeton four-star Darrion Henry pledged his services to the Buckeyes.

Committed‼️🌰 #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/K81KJA8oZo

— D Hen🤡 (@darrion_henry) June 29, 2019

The 6-5, 275-pound Henry is considered the 11th-best defensive tackle and No. 121 prospect overall in the class of 2020, as he recorded Read More

Jersey City (N.J.) St. Peter’s Prep 2020 four-star outside linebacker Cody Simon (6-1, 218) commits to Ohio State, just nine days after his official visit to Columbus.

After much deliberation with my family and coaches, I have made the decision to attend THE Ohio State University‼️I am grateful to now be able to focus on my team and our success for the 2019 season. pic.twitter.com/e2CTj4U0VW

— Cody Simon (@Cody_Simon30) June 29, 2019

A Jersey City, New Jersey, native, Simon chose the Buckeyes over offers from Penn State, Nebraska, Stanford, Notre Dame and more.

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Saguaro (Ariz.) five-star cornerback Kelee Ringo (6-2, 205) included Ohio State in his top-five teams, via Twitter Thursday.

Thank you God for 17 years of blessings🙏 Respect my decision….. #top5 pic.twitter.com/Qig6bTROUT

— Kelee Ringo (@KeleeRingo) June 27, 2019

Ringo’s top five also included Alabama, Georgia, Oregon and Texas, in addition to the Buckeyes.

The Scottsdale, Ariz., native is the nation’s No. 9 overall prospect and No. 1 corner for Read More

Ohio State landed a commitment from one of the top-rated rising juniors in the state on Wednesday evening when Richfield (Ohio) Revere four-star offensive tackle Ben Christman pledged his services to the Buckeyes.

COMMITTED‼️
I'm staying H⭕️ME…#GoBucks🌰#BuckeyeNation👑

Dreams to Reality… O-H! pic.twitter.com/kHxch52jIH

— Ben Christman (@bigbenchristman) June 26, 2019

The 6-6, 290-pound Christman is considered the ninth-best offensive tackle and No. 44 prospect in the Read More

As he started his official visit June 21 with Ohio State, Clark Phillips became a part of the Buckeyes’ class for 2020 when he announced his commitment in the afternoon.

The four-star cornerback from La Habra, Calif., took to CBS Sports HQ — a free 24-hour sports news network online Read More

Ohio State landed its first commitment of the weekend on Friday afternoon when Massillon (Ohio) Washington four-star wide recieiver Jayden Ballard pledged his services to the program following its inaugural Buckeye Bash and BBQ.

100% committed to The Ohio State University 🌰💯 #GoBucks🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/tForgFZNzN

— JB (@J_Ball21) June 21, 2019

The 6-1.5, 164-pound Ballard is considered the 22nd-best wide receiver and No. 125 prospect overall Read More

For a change, Ohio State’s June camp circuit will not feature its premier workout inside the Horseshoe. While there is no Friday Night Lights for the second-to-last weekend of June, the Buckeyes do have an enormous recruiting event on deck.

OSU hosts its inaugural “Buckeye Bash & BBQ,” which is Read More

After seven years of guidance under Urban Meyer, Ohio State’s special teams underwent a transition in the offseason when Ryan Day took over as head coach and retooled the staff along the way.

Among the moves, Day hired Matt Barnes to fill the Buckeyes’ void at special teams Read More