Early Signing Period: Four-Star Offensive Lineman Deontae Armstrong Signs With Ohio State

Get to know Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward four-star offensive tackle Deontae Armstrong, who signed with the Buckeyes on Wednesday.

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

Height, Weight: 6-6, 280

247Sports Composite Ranking: He is rated as the No. 427 overall prospect, No. 33 offensive tackle and No. 17 recruit out of Ohio.

Commitment Date: Armstrong committed to Ohio State on March 27 along with his brother, Devontae Armstrong.

Other Offers: Akron, Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa State, Kentucky, Miami (Ohio), Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin.

How He Did In High School: Armstrong has lined up at left tackle for St. Edward over the last few seasons, helping the Eagles to three consecutive state championships. This past season, he and the rest of St. Edward’s offensive line helped lead a rushing attack that averaged 116.1 yards per game and had 30 touchdowns on the ground.

Where He Fits For 2024: Depth is not a concern for Ohio State on the interior, but it is a question at tackle, which could open up an opportunity for Armstrong to establish himself on the two deep in his freshman season. The Buckeyes are expecting to run things back with Josh Simmons at left tackle and Josh Fryar at right tackle, but with Luke Montgomery potentially shifting inside next season to fill losses in the interior, there is room for Armstrong to make a jump.