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Ohio State football recruiting update: Monster game, commitments wavering, and more

michael chen
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The high school football season is well underway, and it’s time to check in with what is happening with Ohio State Football’s commitments and targets.

The Buckeyes have the second-best recruiting class in the country, and the top group in the conference. They trail Georgia in the race for the mythical recruiting national championship. There are still a few spots open to add players.

In this update, we look at who performed well during this past weekend’s games, a pair of current commitments who were seen wearing other team’s gear and a look at a top target that might be trending elsewhere.

Receiver commit Jeremiah Smith goes off

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Smith had a game for the ages and then traveled to Columbus for a visit. He watched Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka have big time games against Youngstown State.

California 2024 offensive tackle Brandon Baker

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Baker will make his decision very soon. Although many knew Ohio State was going to be one of the finalists, that is official.

Cornerback commit Miles Lockhart

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It seems the Buckeyes found a very underrated prospect in Lockhart, who isn’t ranked as highly as some of his future secondary teammates.

Will his teammate get his wish?

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Preston Bowman is a 2025 athlete who has a few offers, but not many from Power Five programs. That could change in the near future if his impressive play continues.

Offensive line target Jordan Seaton

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Seaton, who was once believed to be a Buckeye lean, has since cooled on Ohio State. As one of the few elite offensive linemen still uncommitted, Ohio State should re-engage and try to get him on campus for an official.

Linebacker commit Garrett Stover

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It looks like Stover should stay at linebacker when he arrives to Columbus, but he could move back to safety if needed.

Cornerback commit Aaron Scott playing quarterback?!?

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In high school, you put your playmakers into position to makes plays. Scott will never be confused for a quarterback, but in a pinch, he can make plays for his Springfield team.

Wide receiver commit Jeremiah McClellan with an odd choice of attire

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Although McClellan selected Ohio State, one of his other finalists, Oregon, seems to still be on his mind.

Defensive tackle commit Justin Scott wearing non-Buckeye related gloves

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This one scares me the most. Scott is the top-ranked Ohio State commit on defense. It would hurt to lose him to Georgia or anyone else for that matter. This is something to keep an eye on.

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