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It has not been the best close out for Ohio State football and it’s 2024 recruiting class.
The Buckeyes have already seen multiple prospects either flip or choose other schools leaving the coaching staff scrambling to find replacements late in the process. It’s not the best look for one of the strongest supposed recruiting units in college football.
And while we see some of it almost every year, this year feels different on the heels of the program’s third-straight loss to Michigan.
Ohio State still has an extremely strong recruiting class, one that ranks among the Big Ten and nation’s best. Let’s look at some of the prospects that the Buckeyes are trying to hang onto and ones that they are trying to get to join the class as the early signing period is set to get underway on Wednesday.
Running back flip Jordan Lyle
Update
Although Lyle committed to the Buckeyes in April, it’s always difficult for out of state schools to keep Florida prospects committed. After visiting Miami recently, Lyle has reportedly flipped his commitment to the Hurricanes. It looks like Ohio State will miss out on the 4-star back, but we’ll watch to confirm what happens on Wednesday.
Uncommitted defensive end Ernest Willor Jr.
The Badgers now have three crystal ball predictions on 24/7 to land high 4-star defensive lineman Ernest Willor! pic.twitter.com/Ns407FYi7z
— The Chicago Badger-Chris McIntosh Stan (@DaChicagoBadger) December 18, 2023
Update
The Maryland native had planned to officially visit Ohio State two weekends ago, but it was canceled. Willor Jr. then took a look visit to the Maryland, but after multiple 247Sports Crystal Balls went in for Wisconsin, it looks like the Buckeyes are missing out on another prospect.
Uncommitted defensive end Carlon Jones
Update
Jones seems like a done deal to Ohio State after his official visit, but…
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Author : Buckeyes Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-19 03:09:23
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