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Jordon Davison's decision coming Friday, Ohio State trending for four-star DT
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Jordon Davison | 247Sports
The recruiting grind continues with plenty of news surrounding Ohio State.
Thanks to the commitments of Bo Jackson and Isaiah West, Ohio State’s running back situation has really come into form the last month. With two players committed who are at the top of the board for this coaching staff, Carlos Locklyn has done a great job since his arrival in Columbus, which is a nice change of pace.
The Buckeyes want to bring in three running backs in this class, and the player that had been linked to that final spot had previously been California native and Mater Dei product, Jordon Davison. The No. 96 player nationally and the sixth-best player at his position per the 247Sports Composite, Davison’s recruitment is coming to a close this week.
On Wednesday, Davison released a decision date of June 28. Down to just four schools, the Buckeyes join the likes of Oregon, Michigan, and Alabama to round out the finalists. However, there’s been some talk that while Jordon’s official visit to Columbus went well, it is no longer Ohio State in the driver’s seat for this recruitment.
Content with the current two guys they already have, that has allowed the other three schools to really see their stock rise, with Oregon maybe the highest. It seems as though with Jackson and West in the fold, Lockyln and the Buckeyes have switched their focus to guys like Alabama commit Anthony Rogers and Tennessee native Shekai Mills-Knight. For whatever reason, Ohio State has, for all intents and purposes, removed itself from the Davison sweepstakes.
At any rate, Ohio State will know their fate on Friday when his decision goes public, and while he will not be the third player at the position in the class, this running back haul is still a great one — with potentially more to come.
Earlier this week, Ohio State started to see some good news by way of four-star defensive tackle Maxwell Roy trending towards the Buckeyes, and on Wednesday fellow 2025 defensive tackle target Trajen Odom joined the Crystal Ball fun when multiple predictions were submitted for him to also end up in Columbus.
The No. 283 player nationally and No. 31 defensive tackle per the 247Sports Composite, Odom is another North Carolina native that Larry Johnson is after. With that having gone well before with guys like Tyliek Williams, surely his example helps in this recruitment.
Seeing predictions submitted by insiders such as Bill Kurelic certainly helps the confidence meter that the Buckeyes will win out in the end. If they do, it further boosts an already loaded defensive line haul. With other offers from the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Oregon, USC, and plenty of others, this would be a major win for Ohio State — and it could be coming soon.
Maybe the most talent-rich event of the summer, the Buckeyes saw some of their commits perform at a very high level this week against some of the best players the country has to offer at the Rivals Five-Star event. Showing some insight into how solid this 2025 haul is thus far, Ohio State’s staff has to love what they’re seeing out of their future players.
Starting on the offensive line, Carter Lowe made his presence known right away, winning multiple reps against players that will be difference makers at the next level. Showing quick feet and a burst off the ball, Lowe’s college-ready frame moves extremely well already, and will be a great addition to the current roster.
Switching to the defensive side of the ball and checking in on Ohio State’s latest commit, Zion Grady was also a menace in his one-on-one drills. An incredible combination of speed and power off the ball, Grady showed why he is one of the best in the country at rushing the quarterback, and did so with some pretty veteran moves.
Just more reason to be excited that Ohio State was able to steal one away from Alabama, Grady’s athleticism is off the charts, and a perfect canvas for LJ to continue developing.
For now, St. Clair ranks as the No. 14 player nationally and third-best quarterback in the 2025 class per the 247Sports Composite, and there is a chance that those numbers get even better before signing day.
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Jordon Davison | 247Sports
The recruiting grind continues with plenty of news surrounding Ohio State.
Thanks to the commitments of Bo Jackson and Isaiah West, Ohio State’s running back situation has really come into form the last month. With two players committed who are at the top of the board for this coaching staff, Carlos Locklyn has done a great job since his arrival in Columbus, which is a nice change of pace.
The Buckeyes want to bring in three running backs in this class, and the player that had been linked to that final spot had previously been California native and Mater Dei product, Jordon Davison. The No. 96 player nationally and the sixth-best player at his position per the 247Sports Composite, Davison’s recruitment is coming to a close this week.
On Wednesday, Davison released a decision date of June 28. Down to just four schools, the Buckeyes join the likes of Oregon, Michigan, and Alabama to round out the finalists. However, there’s been some talk that while Jordon’s official visit to Columbus went well, it is no longer Ohio State in the driver’s seat for this recruitment.
Content with the current two guys they already have, that has allowed the other three schools to really see their stock rise, with Oregon maybe the highest. It seems as though with Jackson and West in the fold, Lockyln and the Buckeyes have switched their focus to guys like Alabama commit Anthony Rogers and Tennessee native Shekai Mills-Knight. For whatever reason, Ohio State has, for all intents and purposes, removed itself from the Davison sweepstakes.
At any rate, Ohio State will know their fate on Friday when his decision goes public, and while he will not be the third player at the position in the class, this running back haul is still a great one — with potentially more to come.
Crystal Balls are rolling in for Ohio State
Earlier this week, Ohio State started to see some good news by way of four-star defensive tackle Maxwell Roy trending towards the Buckeyes, and on Wednesday fellow 2025 defensive tackle target Trajen Odom joined the Crystal Ball fun when multiple predictions were submitted for him to also end up in Columbus.
The No. 283 player nationally and No. 31 defensive tackle per the 247Sports Composite, Odom is another North Carolina native that Larry Johnson is after. With that having gone well before with guys like Tyliek Williams, surely his example helps in this recruitment.
Seeing predictions submitted by insiders such as Bill Kurelic certainly helps the confidence meter that the Buckeyes will win out in the end. If they do, it further boosts an already loaded defensive line haul. With other offers from the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Oregon, USC, and plenty of others, this would be a major win for Ohio State — and it could be coming soon.
Checking in from Rivals Five-Star Camp
Maybe the most talent-rich event of the summer, the Buckeyes saw some of their commits perform at a very high level this week against some of the best players the country has to offer at the Rivals Five-Star event. Showing some insight into how solid this 2025 haul is thus far, Ohio State’s staff has to love what they’re seeing out of their future players.
Starting on the offensive line, Carter Lowe made his presence known right away, winning multiple reps against players that will be difference makers at the next level. Showing quick feet and a burst off the ball, Lowe’s college-ready frame moves extremely well already, and will be a great addition to the current roster.
5️ Ohio State commit Carter Lowe havin a DAY pic.twitter.com/gucfEozjCe
— Rivals (@Rivals) June 26, 2024
Switching to the defensive side of the ball and checking in on Ohio State’s latest commit, Zion Grady was also a menace in his one-on-one drills. An incredible combination of speed and power off the ball, Grady showed why he is one of the best in the country at rushing the quarterback, and did so with some pretty veteran moves.
Just more reason to be excited that Ohio State was able to steal one away from Alabama, Grady’s athleticism is off the charts, and a perfect canvas for LJ to continue developing.
Quick Hits
- Another update from the Rivals Five-Star, Ohio State 2025 quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair continued his offseason dominance by earning the Quarterback MVP honor in a very impressive field of signal callers. An additional accolade St. Clair has earned the past several weeks, his composite five-star status is not only cemented, but also leading many to believe he’s the nation’s top quarterback in the current cycle.
For now, St. Clair ranks as the No. 14 player nationally and third-best quarterback in the 2025 class per the 247Sports Composite, and there is a chance that those numbers get even better before signing day.
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