5-star EDGE Eddrick Houston signs with Ohio State

Buford (Ga.) five-star EDGE Eddrick Houston has signed with Ohio State.

The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Houston is the No. 31 overall prospect and No. 4 EDGE in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 5 player in Georgia.

Houston committed to OSU on Aug. 22, choosing the Buckeyes over USC and Clemson. Alabama made a heavy push for the elite recruit down the stretch, but Houston stuck to his original pledge and is headed to Columbus.

“The culture that they have set in their program,” Houston said of OSU to On3 upon his commitment. “Also, just knowing that they can develop me on and off the field and make me the greatest I can be. Larry Johnson is an amazing coach that has shown multiple times that he can develop people into someone who can go to the next level.”

Houston has an On3 NIL Valuation of $238K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Eddrick Houston Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about him as a prospect:

“Powerful, versatile defensive lineman who imposes his will on opposing offensive linemen. Measured in at a shade under 6-foot-4, 275 pounds prior to his senior season. Added significant mass during his junior season. Has a naturally large frame with plus length for the position with arms that measure 34 inches. Primarily lines up as a defensive end in a 3-man front for Georgia power Buford High, where he faces strong competition.. A physical, high effort player who is active as a run defender. Capable of setting the edge. Shows the motor and athleticism to make high level plays in pursuit.

…Primarily a straight line pass rusher at this point. Looks to overpower offensive linemen with his bull rush. Has the length and speed to power to walk offensive linemen back to the quarterback. More of a linear athlete at this time. Will need to improve his bend flexibility if he’s to stick on the edge long-term. Could grow into a defensive tackle or play as a 4i in a 3-man front. Also has a wrestling background and runs track. Has a wrestling background and also runs track.”