With Ohio State's 2020 class less than two weeks from being fully finalized, we take a look at the five players the Buckeyes should focus on most in the 2021 cycle.
OSU added Patrick Gurd as a PWO, Mickey Marotti talks about his first Zach Harrison impression, and the Buckeyes lose a member of their recruiting staff in Jason Kwon.
Kerry Coombs, Ryan Day and other coaches have hit the recruiting trail, the Buckeyes have offered three new players, and new rankings have been released.
The members of Ohio State's three-man 2020 linebacker class of Cody Simon, Mitchell Melton and Kourt Williams II bring something different to the table as “program guys.”
Kerry Coombs' return gives OSU "instant credibility" in defensive back recruiting, and it provides familiarity for players like Lejond Cavazos, whose first recruiter was Coombs.
Ohio State targets Barrett Carter and Jordan Hancock, both four-star recruits in the class of 2021, “plan” to team up at the next level, wherever they choose to attend college.
Ohio State's running back recruiting will be the focal point of the 2021 class, and Tony Alford has the opportunity to bounce back following some tough times on the trail.
Ohio State's first 2021 defensive back commit, Jaylen Johnson brings respect, discipline and physical versatility as the program continues its inside-out recruiting approach.
Ryan Day doesn't believe OSU will sign another RB in the 2020 class, expects the single-high safety look to continue and is tight-lipped about Kerry Coombs.
Jahmyr Gibbs is no longer making an official visit to Ohio State, meaning signing Cameron Martinez is now the primary area of focus for the final recruiting contact period of 2020.
Stan Drayton will be returning to Texas, but the strong possibility of him leaving for the NFL is the latest evidence for why committing to position coaches is risky.
The Tennessee Titans' run through the AFC playoffs means Ohio State has to continue awaiting the expected return of Kerry Coombs to the defensive coaching staff.
Rocco Spindler is one of the best offensive linemen in the nation and a top Ohio State target, but Notre Dame and Michigan seem to be emerging as favorites.
Donovan Jackson's game is defined by nastiness, but his ability to slow the game down and diagnose defensive tendencies before they happen has led to an emergence as an elite OL.
Ohio State is continuing its full-force pursuit of top-six OG Jager Burton as it looks to capitalize on 2021 OL momentum leading up to April 11 spring game.
