Five-Star Defensive Tackle Justin Scott Flips From Ohio State To Miami

Ohio State suffered a blow on Wednesday just weeks ahead of the Early Signing Period, as Chicago St. Ignatius five-star defensive lineman Justin Scott (6-4, 310) announced he is flipping his commitment from the Buckeyes to Miami.

BREAKING: Five-Star DL Justin Scott tells me he has Flipped his Commitment from Ohio State to Miami!

The Top 10 Recruit in the ‘24 Class had been Committed to the Buckeyes since July

“From the first time they offered me to now, they never changed.”

Huge flip for the Hurricanes… pic.twitter.com/oePehaWLRl

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 30, 2023

Scott is the No. 12 overall prospect and third-ranked defensive lineman in the class, and was also the second-ranked player and top defensive recruit in Ohio State’s class. He initially committed to Ohio State on July 2 – one that caught many off guard – a couple of weeks after making an official visit to Columbus.

Scott’s departure from the class is a significant blow, as the Buckeyes have just two other defensive linemen committed in Buford, Ga., five-star Eddrick Houston (6-3, 265) and Stafford (Va.) Mountain View three-star Eric Mensah (6-3, 290).

Ohio State continues to recruit Towson (Md.) Concordia Prep four-star defensive end Ernest Willor Jr. (6-3, 255), who is visiting in December, and Bay City, Texas, three-star defensive tackle Carlon Jones (6-3, 285), who recently recommitted from Nebraska.