The focus of Ohio State Football recruiting on Monday was all about defensive ends.
The Buckeye coaching staff sent out three separate offers, one in the 2024 class, and two of them in the 2025 class. This current cycle, Ohio State has three commitments on the defensive line, 5-stars in Justin Scott and Eddrick Houston, and Eric Mensah.
Buy Buckeyes TicketsScott will most likely play on the interior, although his skill set will allow him to play almost anywhere. As for Houston and Mensah, they’re more of a traditional style defensive end.
Let’s take a look into who was offered and their current statuses in recruiting.
(Note: All rankings references are via the 247Sports Composite Rankings.)
Deshawn Warner
After a great conversation with @R2X_Rushmen1 @SpiceBoy408 @CaliBloodLine81 I am blessed to receive my 20th D1 offer from @OhioStateFB ! @DEdgeFootball @AZcoachHenri @papirican21 @vollon_golden pic.twitter.com/6KUQJmnn4J
— DESHAWN WARNER (@DeshawnWarner15) October 10, 2023
Bio
The 6-foot, 4-inch, 225-pound edge rusher from Arizona is ranked as the No. 33 edge and 489th overall player in the country in the 2024 class.
Warner’s status
Mid-Season Highlights! #WeAreDE #SNWY@spiceboy408 @calibloodline81 @azcoachHenri @papirican21 @DEdgeFootball https://t.co/NFb3hte2mq
— DESHAWN WARNER (@DeshawnWarner15) September 25, 2023
Update
Warner is currently committed to Kansas, which he decided on in early July. Since he made his choice, not only did the Buckeyes offer, but so has their arch rival Michigan. Warner is clearly flying under the radar according to his ranking.
Ari Watford
#AGTG I am extremely blessed to receive an offer from Ohio State University!! #GoBucks 🌰@R2X_Rushmen1 @dyrri_mccain @MauryCommodores pic.twitter.com/E2rvRTb4ki
— Ari Watford ¹ (@ari_watford) October 10, 2023
Bio
A national prospect from Virginia, Watford stands 6-foot, 5-inches and weighs 220-pounds. He’s the No. 3 edge and 36th overall player in the 2025 class, and holds offers from other programs like Georgia, Clemson, Penn State and Michigan.
Watford’s status
Blessed to be invited to the All American Bowl! pic.twitter.com/56jkZwNZDp
— Ari Watford ¹ (@ari_watford) August 23, 2023
Update
Watford is still looking around, taking visits and considering his options, which are impressive. The Buckeyes were a bit late on offering him, but if they can lure Watford to campus, they have a legit shot at signing him.
Max Granville
Ohio State offered! pic.twitter.com/UdRqFWpW6P
— Max Granville (@max_granville13) October 10, 2023
Bio
The Texan stands 6-foot, 3-inch and weighs 215-pounds. Granville is currently ranked as a linebacker, No. 16 at the position and 125th nationally, but has the ability to put his hand in the dirt and play on the edge.
Granville’s status
Mid season highlights 🎬 full vid in bio pic.twitter.com/T8msvH406J
— Max Granville (@max_granville13) September 24, 2023
Update
Granville is blowing up on the recruiting trail, just this month getting offers from Alabama, Auburn and now Ohio State while previously holding them from Georgia, LSU, Michigan and others. The Buckeyes have a solid presence in Texas, so there is a solid chance here with Granville.
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