What used to be a rarity in college football has turned into almost the norm. Kids are wanted to get a jump on their college careers these days, so rather than waiting until the fall to arrive on campus wet behind the ears, a lot enroll early in January and get into the conditioning and offseason programs to get whatever advantage they can.
The Ohio State football program has had a ton of early enrollees over the last few years and that hasn’t changed this January. All told, 11 of the 20 players that committed during the early signing period along with one preferred walk-on arrived on campus on Monday to start the college portion of their lives.
We thought you might be interested in the OSU players that are already on campus, so we have each of them for you here in a listicle format.
Noah Rogers, Wide Receiver
The pride and joy of the 919, he dominated the competition in the Triangle. Now he’s looking to feast on Big Ten secondaries.The best from the Tarheel state is headed north. The kid from Raleigh, welcome to The Brotherhood Noah Rogers.#CHO23N | @noah1rogers pic.twitter.com/D1Jt82d86i
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables: 6-foot, 2-inches, 180-pounds
From: Rolesville | Rolesville, NC
247Sports Composite Ratings: No. 9 rated WR and No. 50 overall
Bryson Rodgers, Wide Receiver
Blink and you will miss him.The kid from Warren, OH is due for a homecoming. Always been about the scarlet & grey from the start, he’s ready to leave his mark as one of the best from the Buckeye state to do it. Welcome to The Brotherhood Bryson Rodgers#CHO23N | @IBryson13 pic.twitter.com/E1rGRr6R1c
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables: 6-foot, 175-pounds
From: Wiregrass Ranch | Wesley Chapel, FL
247Sports Composite Ratings: No. 45 rated WR and No. 325 overall
Carnell Tate, Wide Receiver
As smooth as the jazz music that his hometown is known for. The kid from Chicago is on the way back to the Midwest ready to rewrite Big Ten and Buckeye record books. Welcome to The Brotherhood Carnell Tate#CHO23N | @carnelltate_ pic.twitter.com/9a37MuU0XM
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 2 inches, 185 pounds
From | IMG Academy | Bradenton, Florida
247Sports Composite | No. 10 WR and No. 61 overall
Jelani Thurman, Tight End
He leaps tall buildings and moves immovable objects. The Buckeyes next hero will trade in his spidey suit for the scarlet and grey. The kid from Michigan is coming to Columbus to use his powers with the good guys. Welcome to The Brotherhood Jelani Thurman#CHO23N | @jelani3345 pic.twitter.com/b4i81beS0u
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 5 inches, 230 pounds
From | Langston Hughes | Fairburn, Georgia
247Sports Composite | No. 2 TE and No. 99 overall
Luke Montgomery, Offensive Lineman
The Buckeyes are at their best when the best stay home. The kid from Findlay, OH is ready to protect the blindside and be a nightmare for opposing defensive lineman. Welcome to The Brotherhood Luke Montgomery#CHO23N | @lukeMonty8 pic.twitter.com/xaFfAYJZ5V
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 5 inches, 270 pounds
From | Findlay | Findlay, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 4 OT and No. 45 overall
Joshua Padilla, Offensive Lineman
The gem of the “Gem City”, Mr. All-State himself is locked in and ready to set the tone as the future of the Buckeye offensive line. Welcome to The Brotherhood Josh Padilla#CHO23N | @JoshuaPadilla66 pic.twitter.com/XfuMxX0Tam
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 4 inches, 265 pounds
From | Wayne | Dayton, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 10 interior OL and No. 217 overall
Austin Siereveld, Qffensive Lineman
The kid from Liberty Township, OH won’t have to go far for his next home. He’s bringing all the physicality and toughness to Columbus and representing the Buckeye State at the highest level. Welcome to The Brotherhood Austin Siereveld#CHO23N | @SiereveldAustin pic.twitter.com/Mlb0TWVmhj
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 5 inches, 320 pounds
From | Lakota East | Middletown, Ohio
247Sports Composite Ratings | No. 12 interior OL and No. 247 overall
Miles Walker, Offensive Lineman
Steady as they come and trained to go, all the kid from Greenwich, CT knows is work. He cant wait to clear paths and keep QB1 upright. He’s ready leave an unforgettable legacy in the scarlet and grey. Welcome to The Brotherhood Miles Walker#CHO23N | @mileswalker76 pic.twitter.com/fXXZbJkkpZ
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 3 inches, 260 pounds
From | Brunswick School | Greenwich, Connecticut
247Sports Composite | No. 34 OT and No. 485 overall
Will Smith Jr., Defensive Lineman
The hometown hero is ready to take on the mantle and continue the legacy. A buckeye through and through, the pride of Dublin is raring to get after opposing QBs. Welcome to The Brotherhood Will Smith Jr.#CHO23N |@iwillsmithjr pic.twitter.com/pEElfKVSsJ
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 3 inches, 260 pounds
From | Dublin Coffman | Dublin, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 36 DL and No. 260 overall
Malik Hartford, Safety
The Ohio co-defensive player of the year has been waiting to become a Buckeye his entire life. The kid from West Chester, OH is bringing his hard hat and the boom to Columbus to get to work. Welcome to The Brotherhood Malik Hartford#CHO23N | @MalikHartford pic.twitter.com/HRJqa2m8Je
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 2 inches, 175 pounds
From | Lakota West | West Chester, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 10 S and No. 162 overall
Jermaine Matthews, Cornerback
A Winton Woods legend. He’s got Championship pedigree, dominated his contemporaries, and he is O-H-I-O as they come. The kid from Cincinnati is on his way north to bring the juice to the Buckeye faithful. Welcome to The Brotherhood Jermaine Mathews Jr#CHO23N | @Jr2Maine pic.twitter.com/PdNtmV7t9I
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 175 pounds
From | Winton Woods | Cincinnati, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 16 CB and No. 136 overall
Willtrell Hartson, Running Back - Preferred Walk-On
UPDATE: 3⭐️ RB Willtrell Hartson has committed to Ohio State
Hartson is an instate Prospect from Massillon Washington Hs and fills the need of RB for Ohio State in the Class of 2023
Welcome @x_trell4 to THE BROTHERHOOD pic.twitter.com/JIkDWUza4Z
— Recruiting Edits (@614EditzDSGN) December 24, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 175 pounds
From | Washington | Massillon, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 89 RB and No. 1315 overall
