Ohio State is bolstering the future of its interior defensive line, as Rivals250 defensive tackle Maxwell Roy committed to the Buckeyes on Monday.
Roy, a New Jersey native who currently attends St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, ranks as a four-star recruit. He is listed as the No. 5 prospect in the state of Pennsylvania, No. 10 defensive tackle and No. 148 prospect overall in the 2025 Rivals250.
Ohio State originally offered Roy a scholarship in May of 2023. Now, Roy has committed to play for head coach coach Ryan Day, associate head coach/defensive line coach Larry Johnson, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and the rest of the current OSU staff.
“I fell in love with their staff during our recruiting process,” Roy told Rivals about his commitment to OSU. “Ohio State has a really great relationship with my school, and getting to know the coaching staff has just been the reason why I felt like this would be the best spot for me and my family.”
Roy felt a special connection with Johnson and it has continued to develop throughout his recruitment.
“It’s been amazing,” Roy said about his relationship with Johnson. “Ever since he first started my recruiting, I thought that’s an opportunity to learn more about the game. Larry Johnson is a savant at his job and being a D-line coach. So, ever since we started the recruiting process, I’ve always been asking questions, trying to get better at the game. Me and him built a rapport, so I felt like why not go through another three years while I learn from one of the best coaches in the nation.”
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Publish date : 2024-07-01 22:01:51
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