It’s not like Ohio State wasn’t in the running for five-star defensive lineman Justin Scott, but it sure seemed like the Buckeyes weren’t going to do quite enough at the end to land the talented 2024 prospect out of Chicago.
That changed on Sunday, however, when Scott announced his commitment to defensive line coach Larry Johnson and the Buckeyes ahead of Michigan, Georgia, Miami (FL) and Notre Dame.
Social media was abuzz — and most notably Twitter — after the commitment and we’re here to share some of the best celebrations and posts with you. Here’s a look at some of the best tweets from around Buckeye Nation (and beyond) in response to Scott’s commitment.
The Breaking News
BREAKING: Five-Star DL Justin Scott tells me he has Committed to Ohio State!
The 6’5 305 DL from Chicago, IL chose the Buckeyes over Michigan, Georgia, & Miami
“Coach Larry Johnson is the best to do it at the defensive line position🌰”https://t.co/iEP2pY7Ual pic.twitter.com/tMUzqOB6iE
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 3, 2023
Still work to do, but yeah ...
Ohio State is in position to land the 2024 cycle‘s best defensive line group, maybe the best linebacker group and defensive backfield group as anyone in the nation.
Big steps left to take adding Justin Scott is as big a piece as there could be to making that happen.
— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) July 3, 2023
Some in the 2024 class celebrate. The crown jewel of the class weighs in.
Woah
— Jeremiah Smith ✞ (@Jermiah_Smith1) July 3, 2023
We don't hear much on social media from this guy, but he was clearly in a mood
#Boom Rushmen pic.twitter.com/GMEQgZfdoy
— Larry A. Johnson (@R2X_Rushmen1) July 3, 2023
You can always expect Mark Pantonio to get in on the act
B🅾️🅾️🅾️🅾️🅾️🅾️MMMM‼️‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/9017Es2GtS
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) July 3, 2023
It seems TTUN fans weren't too happy according to another 2024 commit
TUN fans got me rolling 😂
— James (@James_peoples17) July 3, 2023
Carnell Tate likes how the class is shaping up
— Carnell Tate (@carnelltate_) July 3, 2023
Current commitments continue to get in on the act
Welcome to the family brother. Let’s make each other better @juustinscott https://t.co/cztIknNcxq
— Ian Moore (@IanMoore2024) July 3, 2023
This snapshot of Brian Hartline never gets old
MOOD: pic.twitter.com/O53UDo0iyw
— Devontae Armstrong (@Devontae_440) July 3, 2023
Scott's high school is here for it all
Congratulations to Justin Scott ‘24 on his commitment to play football at Ohio State! They are getting a great young man and a talented student/athlete! @juustinscott @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/c9VaybaD6i
— Saint Ignatius Boys Basketball (@SICPBB) July 3, 2023
From the man himself
— Justin Scott (@juustinscott) June 25, 2023
Other staff members took time to celebrate as well
Fireworks!! #BOOM #Buckeyes #2THE4THE 🌰🅾️🔥
— ❌urph (@N_Murph) July 3, 2023
One of my favorite GIFs whenever OSU lands a commitment
Let the fireworks begin….#SilverBullets #R2X pic.twitter.com/1oJuX5sjbd
— Sam McGrath (@CoachMcGrath22) July 3, 2023
It's the type of commitment many on the staff get excited for
Turn Up 🕺🏾🕺🏾 https://t.co/9BhsUUAZJC
— Coach LaAllan Clark (@CoachLCTrenches) July 3, 2023
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