Early Signing Period: Three-Star Defensive Lineman Eric Mensah Signs With Ohio State

Get to know Stafford (Va.) Mountain View three-star defensive lineman Eric Mensah, who signed with the Buckeyes on Wednesday.

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

Height, Weight: 6-3, 290

247Sports Composite Ranking: He is rated as the No. 825 overall prospect, 93rd-ranked defensive lineman and 15th-ranked recruit out of Virginia.

Commitment Date: Mensah committed to Ohio State on Sept. 15.

Other Offers: Boston College, Buffalo, Duke, Maryland, Old Dominion, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, West Virginia.

How He Did In High School: Mensah was named Virginia High School League first-team all-state following his senior season, and was also named Commonwealth District Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team All-Region 6B honors.

Where He Fits For 2024: Mensah is the lowest-ranked defensive line recruit in the class and, even as the only projected prospect at defensive tackle, faces a very steep hill to contribute next season. He could see the field late in some games, but with Ty Hamilton and Mike Hall Jr. both expected to return – and a decision still to come from Tyleik Williams – this will be a learning season for Mensah as he gets up to speed with the Buckeyes.