It’s widely known that in Ohio State’s defensive scheme under Jim Knowles, safeties make the calls and are the focal point of the strategy.
The Buckeyes are trying to find the best prospects that fit the scheme and 2024 Florida safety Zaquan Patterson does that. The 6-foot, 1-inch, 195-pound defender has narrowed his list to five schools: Florida State, Miami, Auburn, Michigan and Ohio State.
Buy Buckeyes TicketsPatterson is the No. 5 best safety and 73rd overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle on the 247Sports composite.
At this moment, Ohio State could have athlete commitment Garrett Stover play the position, but he could also end up at linebacker. There is a need for top-end talent at safety, and Patterson is one of the top targets for Knowles and head coach Ryan Day.
Final 5 it’s been a great process can’t ask for a better 5 💯💯 @Hayesfawcett3 @Dameon8 @CoachManny13 pic.twitter.com/sHNhluw5Dh
— zaquan patterson (@PattersonZaquan) April 23, 2023
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