COLUMBUS, Ohio — Less than 24 hours removed from a massive addition to Ohio State’s 2020 recruiting class when Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star defensive back Lejond Cavazos announced his recommitment to the Buckeyes, he headlined a loaded list of visitors Saturday at Ohio Stadium for the spring game.
Beyond the return of Cavazos, what was the OSU’s recruiting turnout on a 61-degree day in Columbus? From signees in the 2019 group to prospects across the 2021 cycle, Buckeye Sports Bulletin breaks down a big recruiting day with the following as confirmed visitors.
The Vet’s with the rook….. #BIA pic.twitter.com/VYVBGDM4oz
— Lej (@lejondaryy) April 13, 2019
2019 Signees
Buford, Ga., five-star center Harry Miller (6-4, 310), St. Louis Cardinal Ritter College Prep four-star wide receiver Jameson Williams (6-2, 170), Lexington, Ohio, four-star outside linebacker Cade Stover (6-4, 225), Roswell (Ga.) Blessed Trinity Catholic four-star athlete Steele Chambers (6-2, 215), Fort Wayne (Ind.) Wayne three-star athlete Craig Young (6-4, 200), Dover, Ohio, preferred walk-on kicker Jack Deneher (6-4, 195) and Rutgers graduate transfer center/guard Jonah Jackson (6-4, 305).
#GoBucks 🌰 @TedGinnJr_19 pic.twitter.com/fkTxSLuUpG
— juiceman (@1of1juiceman) April 12, 2019
2019 Prospects
La Verne (Calif.) Bonita 2019 quarterback JP Andrade (6-3, 200).
Columbus, Ohio this Weekend 📍⭕️
— JP Andrade (@JPAndrade12) April 12, 2019
2020 Commitments
Cincinnati St. Xavier five-star offensive tackle Paris Johnson (6-7 1/2, 295), Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral four-star quarterback Jack Miller (6-4, 210), Rockwall, Texas, four-star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (6-1, 188), Cavazos, Cincinnati Elder three-star offensive tackle Jakob James (6-5, 275) and Norwalk, Ohio, three-star offensive tackle Trey Leroux (6-8, 330).
Several of Ohio State’s 2020 commitments — Cincinnati St. Xavier 5-star OT Paris Johnson, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral 4-star QB Jack Miller, Rockwall (Texas) High 4-star WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy 4-star DB Lejond Cavazos — arrive for the spring game. pic.twitter.com/vEgpkriNyN
— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) April 13, 2019
2020 Targets
Cincinnati Princeton four-star defensive end Darrion Henry (6-6, 260), Dublin (Ohio) Coffman four-star all-purpose back Michael Drennen (5-11, 195), Mars (Pa.) Area four-star offensive tackle Michael Carmody (6-6, 285), Baltimore St. Frances Academy four-star cornerback Luke Hill (5-11, 180), Largo (Fla.) Pinellas Park four-star running back Lawrance Toafilli (6-0, 175), Gardena (Calif.) Juniperro Serra four-star wide receiver LV Bunkley-Shelton (6-0, 180) and Beach Grove, Ind., three-star center Josh Fryar (6-5, 294).
Nothing Like Them Buckeyes 🌰#BuckeyeNation pic.twitter.com/17WLbw8mbX
— Luke Hill (@2flavorzz) April 13, 2019
2020 Prospects
Akron (Ohio) East three-star outside linebacker Bangally Kamara (6-2, 200), Columbus Grandview Heights three-star tight end Luke Lachey (6-6, 215), Cincinnati Winton Woods three-star running back Miyan Williams (5-10, 210), Cincinnati Winton Woods cornerback Miquan Grace (5-11, 190), Gaithersburg (Md.) Avalon three-star defensive tackle Chazz Wallace (6-2, 286), Bollingbrook, Ill., tight end Trevor Borland (6-2, 190) and Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas offensive tackle Jahmari Sylvester (6-4, 298).
🌰📍#BuckeyeNation pic.twitter.com/Dm7BLJaFIy
— BANGALLY🗡🥀 (@bengally_kamara) April 13, 2019
2021 Commitments
Pickerington (Ohio) North defensive end Jack Sawyer (6-5, 220).
Pickerington (Ohio) North defensive end Jack Sawyer, who was recently named the No. 2 overall prospect for the 2021 class by 247Sports, is Ohio State’s only commitment for the upcoming cycle but getting around several recruits at the spring game. pic.twitter.com/Qi2YiaeYw5
— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) April 13, 2019
2021 Targets
Bellaire (Texas) Episcopal offensive tackle Donovan Jackson (6-4, 308), Massillon (Ohio) Washington wide receiver Jayden Ballard (6-1 1/2, 164), Solon, Ohio, defensive end Najee Story (6-4, 235), West Lafayette, Ind., outside linebacker Yanni Karlaftis (6-3, 203), Ironton, Ohio, outside linebacker Reid Carrico (6-3, 218), Philadelphia St. Joseph’s wide receiver Marvin Harrison (6-3 1/2, 174), Philadelphia St. Joseph’s quarterback Kyle McCord (6-3, 195), Roswell (Ga.) Centennial wide receiver Julian Nixon (6-4, 205) and Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga quarterback Caleb Williams (6-1, 190).
So thankful to receive an offer to The Ohio State University!! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/Y0qqm2lCXB
— Reid Carrico (@CarricoReid) April 13, 2019
2021 Prospects
Cincinnati Roger Bacon running back Corey Kiner (5-10, 205), Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Cardinal Gibbons wide receiver Troy Stellato (6-0, 170), Nashville (Tenn.) Hillwood Camp offensive guard Harisen Miller (6-4, 280), North Little Rock, Ark., quarterback Kareame Cotton (6-1, 185), Akron (Ohio) Archbishop Hoban wide receiver Brayden Fox (6-3, 175) and Dublin (Ohio) Coffman cornerback Byron Threats (5-10, 190).
Really enjoyed myself at Ohio State spring game 🔥 @EzekielElliott @Jkdobbins22 @Riep_Amir pic.twitter.com/U8Zs0HT8B4
— Corey Kiner (@CoreyKiner) April 13, 2019
