Ohio State has added another defensive lineman to its 2024 class.
On Saturday, Dominic Kirks, a Painesville, Ohio native, committed to the Buckeyes, joining OSU’s three-man defensive line class in 2024. Kirks was once a Washington commit, but did not sign with the Huskies on early signing day. Kirks ended his commitment to the Huskies the same day Kalen DeBoer took the Alabama head coaching job.
Here’s what Kirks’ commitment means for Ohio State.
What does Dominic Kirks’ commitment mean for the 2024 class?
With Kirks, Ohio State will likely end its 2024 recruiting class with a win.
The Buckeyes signed 20 2024 players during the early signing period in December, including five five-star players: wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, wide receiver Mylan Graham, defensive lineman Eddrick Houston, cornerback Aaron Scott and quarterback Air Noland.
But after losing five-star Justin Scott in November, who eventually signed Miami, Ohio State’s defensive line class, even with a player such as Houston, seemed a bit thin even with a four-man 2023 defensive line class.
With Houston and Eric Mensah signed, Kirks fills out a 2024 class that could be important even with players such as J.T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer returning.
Kirks gives Ohio State the chance to have another development piece as it prepares for a 2025 season where many new and currently inexperienced pieces may be subject to prominent roles.
What does Dominic Kirks’ commitment mean for Larry Johnson?
Sep 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson warms up players prior to the NCAA football game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Ohio Stadium.
With Kirks, Larry Johnson is a much-needed win.
While his biggest win came on early signing day when the Buckeyes secured Houston despite, reportedly, a late push from Alabama, Johnson…
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Author : The Columbus Dispatch
Publish date : 2024-01-20 19:10:36
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