Now that spring football is over, it’s time to look back at exactly what we just saw. We’ll finish going over each position group this weekend, discussing what was learned and what still needs to happen for the Buckeyes. Up next will be the Ohio State defensive ends. [Previous: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Tight Ends | Defensive Tackles | Linebackers | Cornerbacks …
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Tyreke Smith dealt with injuries throughout his Ohio State career, especially this past season when he missed three games in the first half of the season. Despite missing the time, he had his best season as a Buckeye with a career-high 26 tackles. He also tied his career highs from 2019 with 3.0 sacks and …
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Ohio State has been in on some of the nation’s top defensive line prospects for the entirety of the 2022 cycle, but the Buckeyes finally broke through on Tuesday afternoon with a pledge from four-star Hollywood (FL) Chaminade-Madonna defensive end Kenyatta Jackson. The Top 100 prospect chose the Buckeyes over Oklahoma and Alabama to become …
Ohio State’s defensive line room added another playmaker to the fold with the latest commitment from Kenyatta Jackson Jr. The highly-touted defensive end from Chaminade Madonna High School in South Florida chose the Buckeyes over the Oklahoma Sooners, Alabama Crimson Tide, and a bevy of other programs. One of the biggest reasons that Jackson chose …
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A man amongst boys is one way to describe Kenyatta Jackson Jr. He’s 6’6, 235 pounds and is a force to be reckoned with off of the edge of the defense. He’s an intrical part of the nationally-ranked Chaminade Madonna defense, which also is where Ohio State 2022 commit Ryan Turner plays. In Chaminade Madonna’s …
Despite being in on some of the nation’s top defensive line prospects, the Buckeyes are still awaiting the first commitment at the position in the 2022 class. Could that be coming soon? There is reason to believe it could be as the Buckeyes have momentum for a top target. We also have the latest on …
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Our resident Florida insider Dominique Smith is back with another edition of his Two Piece and a Biscuit Recruiting Notebook. He generally touches on a couple of Sunshine State standouts and then also gives you a very usable tip on how best to prepare your chicken. This week’s notebook features updates on 4-star defensive end …
It has been a crazy month and a half in the recruiting world as June saw a record number of official visitors head to Columbus. With many of Ohio State’s top targets making it to campus, and some already committing to the Buckeyes, it’s time to reassess the landscape and take a look at where …
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A few of the most talented players in the state of Florida were on campus last weekend for official visits. Two of those prospects, Ryan Turner and Jahiem Singletary are committed to Ohio State. Kenyatta Jackson Jr, Turner’s high school teammate also made his official visit to Ohio State as well. He’s a top target …
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Ohio State has already landed one big-time recruit out of South Florida power Chaminade-Madonna, but the Buckeyes could be looking to strike gold twice at the program. Top 100 defensive end Kenyatta Jackson is one of a handful of edge rushers being targeted by Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson Sr. …
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Under Urban Meyer, Ohio State developed deep recruiting ties in the state of Florida, landing Sunshine State star after Sunshine State star. The list of Florida prep stars that Meyer landed while in Columbus includes the likes of Joey Bosa, Nick Bosa, Shaun Wade, and Nicholas Petit-Frere, all of whom found a good deal of …
DAVIE, FL — The state of Florida produces top-tier college football prospects every year and the 2022 class is no different in that regard. Where 2022 is a little different in Florida however is in the trenches where the state seems to be especially deep. However, out of all of the talented defensive line prospects, …
