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Ohio State football signed 21 prospects during the 2024 early signing period, a class that ranked as the No. 4 group in the country according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.
The Buckeyes did drop a couple of spots on the day, but still remained inside the top-5 and had the top class in the Big Ten, even when including the new teams that will join the conference next fall.
There was plenty to like about what head coach Ryan Day accomplished on the recruiting trail, but there were also some issues with it as well. First world college football problems right? Anyway, here are my thoughts on the Ohio State signees and some bigger picture items during the 2024 early signing period.
The Jeremiah Smith drama
NEWS – So, Jeremiah Smith is going to Ohio State. He signed. It’s where he wanted to go all along. His NIL rep wanted to make sure everything that needed to go through Ohio State’s collective was signed. That was the delay. Can’t blame anyone for getting it in writing. pic.twitter.com/MLFksylV8D
— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) December 21, 2023
Thoughts
At this point it’s hard to really know why Smith took so long to send in his paperwork, but eventually late on Wednesday night he did. That’s really all that matters, considering he was 247Sports No. 1 prospect in the class. Smith will be in immediate impact player, he’s that good. The rumors were that he wanted his name, image and likeness promises in writing, which if true, makes perfect sense. Many of us can’t wait to see him during the spring and subsequently the 2024 season.
Fending off Alabama for defensive end Eddrick Houston
Thoughts
The Crimson Tide annually close well, it’s the Nick Saban effect. They gave Houston plenty to think about, as we reported that he was leaning towards a flip. Like Smith, there was plenty of drama leading up to…
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Author : Buckeyes Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-21 22:47:53
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