We have been diving into some of the more highly touted recruits in Ohio State history. We recently discussed the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, guards, center, defensive ends, defensive tackles, inside linebackers, outside linebackers, cornerbacks, safeties, recruits listed as athletes, and punters.
Even though 247Sports‘ recruiting rankings only go back to 2000, there are some memorable names, but Ohio State has only picked up three big names since the start of the site. The lack of top-tier talent at kicker isn’t all the fault of Ohio State though as highly-ranked kickers are rare.
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Sean Nuernberger, Class of 2014
247Sports Composite Rating .8325
Sean Nuernberger had a ton of success at Ohio State before dealing with some injuries. Nuernberger had a phenomenal 2014 season where he broke four Big Ten records including kicking points in a season, extra points in a season, extra points in conference play, and consecutive extra points in a career.
Sean Nuernberger (@Sean4Heisman1) hit a 57 yard field goal with ease during today's Spring Game. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/ltKoufetdJ
— Buckeye Videos+ (@BuckeyeVideos) April 16, 2016
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Blake Haubeil, Class of 2017
247Sports Composite Rating .8350
Blake Haubeil was a three-star prospect from the state of New York and was the immediate kick-off specialist before taking on field goal duties from Sean Nuernberger. He finished his Ohio State career converting 28 of 35 field goals.
In case you missed Blake Haubeil nail a 55 yarder before half!! pic.twitter.com/TlgM4j5lEO
— Ohio State Buckeyes on SR (@SRBuckeyes) October 19, 2019
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Jake Seibert, Class of 2020
247Sports Composite Rating .8405
Jake Seibert had an odd career while at Ohio State as right as it appeared it was his time to shine, Noah Ruggles transferred in from North Carolina and took over. Seibert has now decided to transfer to Northern Illinois.
No pressure – hahaha. @seibert_jake delivers uprights-splitting FG end of Student Appreciation Day despite hoard and noise. Snap from super-senior @BRobinson_42 , hold by @Jesse_Mirco29, a @danielricciardo fan, too. This fixes wrong snapper ID (thanks @maxlomo23 Lomonico) pic.twitter.com/ZTjrheSTon
— Tim May (@TIM_MAYsports) April 2, 2022
