November 8, 2024

Ohio State Football Recruiting Update: Buckeyes Add Two Elite Receivers

An Ohio State football recruiting update, as the Buckeyes added two of the nation’s top five wide receivers in the 2017 class. At some point on Monday, Urban Meyer was probably scrolling through sports headlines in an oversized chair, petting a fluffy, white cat and belting out an evil laugh without a care.The Buckeyes regained their throne as the No. 1 class in the 2017 cycle when they landed commitments from 5-star prospect Trevon Grimes and 4-star recruit Tyjon Lindsey.The additions of Grimes, the No. 3 wide receiver and No. 24 overall player, and Lindsey, the No. 5 wide receiver and No. 37 overall player, helped simultaneously boost Ohio State while knocking Alabama down a spot to No. 2 in the class rankings.While the Florida Gators made a big play for Grimes due to their commitment from his teammate, 4-star quarterback Jake Allen, it was Ohio State’s race to lose.As far as Lindsey is concerned, the decision was simple. He already had two high school teammates pledged to Meyer’s staff: 5-star quarterback Tate Martell and 4-star defensive tackle Haskell Garrett.”Ohio State is all about family, and that’s what I was looking for,” Lindsey said. “I love the family atmosphere and how…

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