Ohio State football sends out a trio of offers to defensive ends

The focus of Ohio State Football recruiting on Monday was all about defensive ends.

The Buckeye coaching staff sent out three separate offers, one in the 2024 class and two in the 2025 class. In this cycle, Ohio State has three commitments on the defensive line: Justin Scott, Eddrick Houston and Eric Mensah.

Scott will most likely play on the interior, although his skills will allow him to play almost anywhere. As for Houston and Mensah, they’re more of a traditional style defensive end.

Let’s take a look into who was offered and their current statuses in recruiting.

(Note: All rankings references are from the 247Sports composite.)

Deshawn Warner

Bio

The 6-foot, 4-inch, 225-pound edge rusher from Arizona is ranked as the No. 33 edge and 489th overall player in the country in the 2024 class.

Warner’s status

Update

Warner is committed to Kansas, which he decided on in early July. Since he made his choice, not only did the Buckeyes offer, but so did archrival Michigan. Warner is clearly flying under the radar according to his ranking.

Ari Watford

Bio

A national prospect from Virginia, Watford stands 6 feet, 5 inches and weighs 220 pounds. He’s the No. 3 edge and 36th overall player in the 2025 class, and he holds offers from Georgia, Clemson, Penn State and Michigan.

Watford’s status

Update

Watford is still looking, taking visits and considering options, which are impressive. The Buckeyes were a bit late on offering, but if they can lure Watford to campus, they have a legit shot at signing him.

Max Granville

Bio

The Texan stands 6 feet, 3 inches and weighs 215 pounds. Granville is ranked as a linebacker. He is 16th at the position and 125th overall nationally, but has the ability to put his hand in the dirt and play on the edge.

Granville’s status

Update

Granville is blowing up on the recruiting trail, just this month getting offers from Alabama, Auburn and now Ohio State while previously holding them from Georgia, LSU, Michigan and others. The Buckeyes have a solid presence in Texas, so there is a solid chance here with Granville.

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