COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football has not signed a player out of Kentucky since 2016, and no player of impact from the state since well before that. However, the Buckeyes made an early 2021 priority out of Bluegrass offensive lineman Jager Burton. WHO: Four-star offensive tackle from Lexington (Kentucky) Frederick Douglass SIZE: 6-4, 270 pounds RANKING: No. 8 offensive guard and No. 156 overall in 247 Sports national composite THE BATTLE: Burton told multiple outlets he planned to take official visits to Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson, Kentucky and Oregon before making a decision in the summer. He told Kentucky Sports Radio at the time, “I’m pretty even on all five.” New Michigan State coach Mel Tucker jumped in with an offer last week. WHAT ARE OHIO STATE’S CHANCES? Very good. Both crystal ball predictions on 247 Sports point to the Buckeyes. Burton is one of several prospects whose visit…
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