Ohio State received its first commitment in the 2023 recruiting class on Thursday afternoon when four-star tight end Ty Lockwood announced a pledge to join the Buckeyes. © Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean Independence’s Ty Lockwood (4) is brought down by Ravenwood’s Andrew Dudas (44) during the second half at Independence High School in Thompson’s Station, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. In a tweet, he wrote, “All glory to God! Thankful for it all! GO BUCKEYES.” Lockwood, a junior at Independence High School in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, is a pass-catching threat who grabbed 43 receptions for 606 yards and three touchdowns in a breakout season last fall. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds, he offers a big target. The composite rankings compiled by 247Sports have him as the eighth-best tight end in 2023 and the 142nd overall prospect. The Buckeyes first offered Lockwood a scholarship in February, and he visited…
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