The Ohio State Football wide receiver recruiting machine struck once again as Missouri’s Jeremiah McClellan verbally committed to the Buckeyes on Sunday afternoon.
The Buckeyes once again had added another elite talent to this room, along with Jeremiah Smith and Mylan Graham. The trio is the top collection in the country according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
McClellan’s addition compliments his two future teammates’ game as they each could potentially be on the field at the same time together due to their different skill sets. After watching the 6-foot, 190-pound slot’s junior highlight film, it’s a rich get richer scenario for the Buckeyes.
Find out below what kind of skills McClellan possess and what to expect from him down the road.
Lightning in a bottle
Jeremiah McClellan @jay_mac2481 is THE BOSS.
The Top 100 WR is a St. Louis Product announces his commitment on August 13th and is considering Ohio State, Missouri, and Oregon among others. pic.twitter.com/0qlscfxpjA
— BuckeyeNews🌰 (@BuckeyeNews_) August 10, 2023
Scout’s view
The smallest of the three commits, McClellan doesn’t lack playmaking ability. He has the ability to take a short pass to the house, and if a defender tries to come up and defend that, he can go over the top as well. McClellan is one of those players who is electric with the ball in his hands and can take it the distance from anywhere.
Speed and vision
This one was negated by a penalty, but another big play from #NotreDame 2024 WR recruit Jeremiah McClellan. @jay_mac2481
Footage via CBC’s live stream on YouTube. Link: https://t.co/9gn93RfPKY pic.twitter.com/aODsgggfzh
— Kevin Sinclair (@KevinSinclair_) September 16, 2022
Scout’s view
Part of the reason why McClellan can take it to the house from anywhere is his vision and subsequent speed. The lethal combination of the two is a nightmare for defenses. The quick cuts and ability to see holes developing like a running back is what makes McClellan a very special player.
Blocking
🚨 BIG PLAY 🚨#Rivals250 Jeremiah McClellan with a ONE HANDED catch for the TD
Missouri, Wisconsin, ASU, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Oregon are in the mix@jay_mac2481 going off tonight. Took a hitch 64 yds to start the 4th quarter as well. pic.twitter.com/sZ4Ago0nkM
— Clint Cosgrove (@Rivals_Clint) August 26, 2022
Scout’s view
You want to know a way to get on offensive coordinator Brian Hartline’s good graces? Block. McClellan does that. Even though he’s on the smaller side for a receiver, he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty and block. It’s the fastest way for any Ohio State receiver to see the field and that bodes very well for McClellan.
Versatile
#NotreDame 2024 WR recruit Jeremiah McClellan w/ a 73-yard touchdown early in the 1st Q.
McClellan will visit ND tomorrow alongside teammate Jeremiyah Love. @jay_mac2481
Clip via live stream from Cadet Student Network on YouTube. LINK: https://t.co/Z8bMMVCvgK pic.twitter.com/O1fY4Ybrgj
— Kevin Sinclair (@KevinSinclair_) October 14, 2022
Scout’s view
As all world as Smith and Graham are, they primarily make their mark as more traditional receivers. That’s not the case with McClellan because he can be versatile with his touches. He’s was used as a wildcat quarterback, taking jet sweeps and even throwing passes in high school. The fact that he can move around and keep defenses guessing is a big time plus.
Outlook
IT’S OFFICIAL! @CBCFootball’s 4-star WR @jay_mac2481 is headed to… @OhioStateFB #GoBucks @scoreboardguy @PrepRedzoneMO @KMOV pic.twitter.com/46yMzWdVfm
— Bryan Kennedy (@BKennedyTV) August 13, 2023
Scout’s view
Let’s be real here, it’s extremely hard to come into Ohio State as a receiver and play early. It looks like Carnell Tate will be one of those exceptions, but with depth is downright ridiculous at the position. Don’t forget the fact that McClellan has two 5-stars enrolling with him in the same class, even though they won’t play the same position.
Most likely McClellan takes a first-year redshirt while learning the position behind Bryson Rodgers, Brandon Inniss, Kojo Antwi and Kyion Grayes. He will battle it out with those same players for meaningful reps as his career advances, but if he can beat out his teammates, the ceiling is high for his to be a very good player.
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