Four-Star Running Back Jordan Lyle Commits To Ohio State

Ohio State gained a commitment on Saturday from Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas four-star running back Jordan Lyle (6-0, 180).

Lyle is the No. 320 overall prospect and No. 27 running back in 2024, and he becomes Ohio State’s third commitment at the position along with San Antonio Veterans Memorial four-star James Peoples (5-10, 192) and Pickerington (Ohio) North three-star Sam Williams-Dixon (5-11, 203).

BREAKING: Four-Star RB Jordan Lyle tells me he has Committed to Ohio State!

The 6’0 195 RB from Fort Lauderdale, FL chose the Buckeyes over Miami, FSU, Alabama, & others.

Ranked as a Top 65 Player in the ‘24 Class (No. 5 RB)

“Ohio State just got a monster on their hands.”… pic.twitter.com/MV8MISppnU

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 29, 2023

Lyles committed to Ohio State over his other top schools that included Alabama, Florida State, Georgia and Miami (Fla.). He previously visited Ohio State in March and has an official visit on tap for June 2, which will now be done as a committed prospect.

He rushed for 1,015 yards and 12 touchdowns on 91 carries last season for St. Thomas Aquinas – also the alma mater of Ohio State alum Joey and Nick Bosa – and helped lead the squad to a 14-0 record and a state title.