LOOK: 2024 On3 5-star DL Justin Scott on Ohio State visit

On3 imageby:Drew Schott10/01/22

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Chicago (Ill.) St. Ignatius five-star defensive lineman Justin Scott is spending this weekend on an unofficial visit to Ohio State. He is one of multiple blue-chip prospects in Columbus for the Buckeyes’ game against Rutgers.

Scott is the No. 14 overall prospect and No. 1 defensive lineman in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 1 player in Illinois.

On3 rates Scott higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2024 On300, he is the No. 3 overall prospect.

Scott received an offer from Ohio State on Sept. 5. The 6-foot-5, 310 pound prospect has earned 25 total.

According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, Notre Dame has a commanding lead for his commitment at 67.9%. Wisconsin has the next-best chance at 15.4%.

For more Ohio State recruiting intel, check out Letterman Row.

RPM was released to the public in December. The On3 engineering group teamed up with Spiny.ai to create the industry’s first algorithm and machine learning-based product to predict where athletes will attend college. 

It factors in machine learning, social sentiment, visits and historical trends. However, expert predictions are still a big piece of the RPM equation.

Scott has an On3 NIL Valuation of $111K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. 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.

Justin Scott On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Justin Scott:

“Naturally-gifted defensive tackle with rare movement skills at 6-foot-5, 310 pounds. One of the more unique jumbo athletes early on in the 2024 cycle. A twitchy, explosive athlete who runs like a much smaller player. Chases down plays from the back side and runs sideline-to-sideline with ease. A loose, fluid mover with natural flexibility. Shows his natural explosion as a finisher. New to football, playing his first season at the varsity level as a sophomore. Has a background as a soccer and basketball player. Will need to continue developing from a technical aspect, particularly with his hands. Rapid ascension and quick improvement point to a high ceiling.”