He's been to campus a half-dozen times or more in the last two years and was thrilled to get the scholarship offer.
"It’s honestly a dream come true," Kalis said. "This is the one that i have been working for. That doesn't mean the work stops, that means the work gets harder now."
The name Kalis probably rings a bell for Ohio State recruiting fans. His half-brother, Kyle, was a one-time Buckeyes commitment who flipped to Michigan in the midst of the Jim Tressel controversy back in 2011 and made waves talking about the rivalry game at the time.