Ohio State just secured a commitment from Thompson’s Station (Tenn.) Independence four-star tight end Ty Lockwood, who picked the Buckeyes on Thursday afternoon over finalists Florida State, Penn State and South Carolina. The 6-foot-5 and 225-pound Lockwood comes from one of the top programs in Tennessee, as the Eagles have reached the playoffs in 10 straight seasons, including multiple appearances in the state final and one state championship to their name in that span. Lockwood primarily plays wide receiver in Independence’s pass-happy offense last fall, where he caught 43 passes for a team-high 606 yards (14.1 yards per catch) and three touchdowns out of the slot. He’s a matchup nightmare thanks to his size and surprising burst, which allows him to make tough catches and separate from defenders. Given Independence’s offensive strategy, Lockwood doesn’t have many opportunities to run block, so much like current senior tight end Jeremy Ruckert –…
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