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The Buckeyes have pulled the young cornerback out of Georgia as their first commitment of the 2025 recruiting class. The Atlanta native has cited his relationship with Tim Walton as a big factor in his pledge to Ohio State.
With Gilbert heading into his sophomore season, there is a lot of time between now and him stepping foot on campus as an enrollee. A lot can change during those years, but as it stands today, Gilbert wants nothing more than to be a Buckeye, and the staff was very excited to accept his commitment.
So, what type of player is Jontae Gilbert?
What I like: Gilbert has a very long body type. Long arms and long legs with loose hips. That is the mold of corner Ohio State loves, and he fits the body type to a T. He also has a frame that can support more weight for him to get stronger. He is a sure tackler, which is rare for a high school freshman, and his highlight tape features many examples of solid open field tackling, which is another priority for Ohio...
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