Another five-star cornerback has joined Ohio State’s 2025 recruiting class.
Na’eem Offord, the No. 1 cornerback in the country out of Alabama, committed to the Buckeyes during his visit to Columbus Feb. 2-4.
Here’s what Offord’s commitment means for Ohio State.
What does Na’eem Offord’s commitment mean for the 2025 class?
Ohio State’s 2025 defensive class could be historic.
In Offord, Ohio State lands its first No. 1-ranked cornerback in the country since Jeff Okudah in 2017. In Offord and Devin Sanchez, Ohio State has its first class since 2021 where it landed multiple top-10 players in a class, two of which were defensive linemen: J.T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer.
And in Ohio State’s current 2025 class, with Offord, the Buckeyes have already landed four top-100 defensive players in Sanchez, defensive end Zahir Mathis and cornerback Blake Woodby.
Ohio State has not had four top-100 defensive players in the same class since 2022 when the Buckeyes landed linebacker C.J. Hicks, safety Sonny Styles, defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. and defensive end Omari Abor.
Offord is a continuation of where Ohio State’s focus lies early in the 2025 recruiting cycle: landing high-profile defensive weapons as the Buckeyes’ defense continues to be revamped heading into the third season under Jim Knowles.
And Ohio State may not be done, with players such as five-star cornerback Dorian Brew, five-star safety Faheem Delane and four-star safety Trey McNutt still available.
Ohio State has not had more than four top-100 defensive players in the same class since 2021. That very well could happen in 2025.
What does Na’eem Offord’s commitment mean for Tim Walton?
Much of that recruiting success has come down to Tim Walton.
Since 2010, Ohio State has signed six cornerbacks ranked in the top five at their position according to the 247Sports composite…
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Author : The Columbus Dispatch
Publish date : 2024-02-04 17:24:32
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