Ohio State has landed one of the most highly-sought-after recruits for the 2024 class.
Prized quarterback Air Noland, out of Langston Hughes High School in Fairborn, Ga., is headed to Columbus. Noland announced his commitment to Ohio State on Saturday night via a live broadcast on the 247Sports YouTube Channel.
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound prospect becomes the ninth player to commit to the Buckeyes for the 2024 season. After narrowing his choices to a list that also included powerhouse programs Alabama, Clemson, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Miami, and Oregon, he ultimately made the choice to become a Buckeye.
In his junior season, Noland threw for 4,095 yards and 55 touchdowns while leading Langston Hughes to a 15–0 record and a state championship.
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— Pʀᴇɴᴛɪss Aɪʀ Nᴏʟᴀɴᴅ. (@AirNoland_) April 9, 2023
Noland, who visited Columbus last weekend, credited Ohio State’s coaching staff as the primary reason that led him to make his decision.
“They have a great coaching staff,” he said. “Coach Day, Coach Dennis and Coach Hartline are the three-headed snake. The people around Ohio State, are a brotherhood and that played a big role.”
During the announcement, Noland also pointed out how he experienced a great connection with Ryan Day outside of football, specifically when talking about mental health.
