COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s 2021 recruiting class already has one defensive tackle in Ohio native Mike Hall but could land a couple more by signing day. That included Michigan native and five-star recruit Damon Payne who is one of the top 40 players in the country. WHO: 5-star defensive tackle who plays for Belleville High School in Michigan. SIZE: 6-foot-3 1/2, 297 pounds RANKING: The No. 3 defensive tackle in the class of 2021, the No. 27 overall player THE BATTLE: Payne released a list of his top 10 schools at the beginning of February. The Buckeyes were included alongside Alabama, Arizona State, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State and USC. THE HOMESTATE FACTOR: Though the Wolverines was listed in his top 10, Alabama, Kentucky and Ohio State have emerged as the favorites. Michigan’s 2021 class has just two commitments, both being from top 100 recruits in…
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