2. NA'EEM OFFORD | OHIO STATE COMMIT
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247Sports ranking: 5-star | 98 rating | No. 6 overall
Recruitment status: Ohio State commit
High School: Birmingham (Ala.) Parker
Measurables: 6-1, 185
Scouting Report: A toolsy cornerback prospect with the size to match large perimeter weapons and the speed to cover the deep third. Owns some of the best testing numbers that we have come across thus far in the 2025 cycle with a 4.5-second effort in the 40-yard dash on the ledger to go along with an 11-foot broad jump. Already pretty versed in both press-man and off-man coverage. Rather fluid for someone that’s over 6-foot and can quickly change directions with his agility. —
Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins
Notes: Na'eem Offord became the second five-star cornerback commit for Ohio State in the 2025 class with his decision in early February. The Birmingham (Ala.) Parker standout is the top-ranked prospect in Alabama. Offord led the Thundering Herd to a semifinal appearance in the Alabama 6A State Playoffs with five interceptions and four pass breakups on defense, while also contributing 393 yards and six touchdowns on offense and two punt returns for scores on special teams.