November 15, 2024

Ohio State football and the recruiting battle for four-star defensive end Tunmise Adeleye


COLUMBUS, Ohio — The only downside of the Ohio State football program’s ability to recruit elite defensive end talent is the constant need to replenish the stock. The Bosa brothers, Chase Young — the dynamic pass rushers Larry Johnson develops usually are enticed to the NFL before completing their four years as Buckeyes. However, Ohio State has never struggled to find top-ranked defensive ends interested in taking the place of those outgoing stars. Texas native Tunmise Adeleye has a prominent place on the Buckeyes’ remaining list of 2021 candidates. WHO: Four-star defensive lineman from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. SIZE: 6-foot-4, 260 pounds RANKING: No. 3 strong-side defensive end, No. 43 overall in the 247Sports.com national composite. THE BATTLE: The Buckeyes made the top six Adeleye released in December, along with Alabama, Florida, LSU, Oklahoma and Texas A&M. WHAT ARE OHIO STATE’S CHANCES? Adeleye was scheduled to visit Ohio State…

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