WATCH: Ohio State 4-star CB commit Kayin Lee lands big hit

On3 imageby:Drew Schott10/01/22

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Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove four-star cornerback Kayin Lee has demonstrated his ability to lock down receivers downfield. The Ohio State commit can also end plays quickly.

In a 35-13 win over Washington (D.C.) (St. John’s), Lee tracked a receiver after he caught a short pass. The 5-foot-10.5, 175 pound defensive back then landed a huge hit that forced the wideout backwards.

Lee is the No. 190 overall prospect and No. 22 cornerback in the 2023 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. 14 player in Georgia.

The Buckeyes landed a commitment from Lee on June 27. He is one of three cornerbacks in Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class alongside Waxahachie (Texas) four-star Calvin Simpson-Hunt and Cincinnati (Ohio) Winton Woods four-star Jermaine Mathews.

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Ohio State’s class currently contains 20 pledges. The group ranks No. 3 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 1 in the Big Ten.

Lee has an On3 NIL Valuation of $39K. 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.

Kayin Lee On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Kayin Lee:

“Highly instinctive cornerback who is one of the more productive and accomplished defensive prospects in the state of Georgia. Has some of the best ball production among defensive backs in the 2023 cycle. Picked off seven passes while helping his team to a state title as a junior. A savvy, instinctive corner who reads quarterbacks and breaks on the ball. Capable of recognizing route patterns.

“Freelances off of his man to make plays. Has a thinner frame at around 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, but plays above his weight as a run and cover down defender. Strikes and drives through ball carriers. Lacks some high-end measurables for the position with a thinner build and solid, but not great athleticism for the position.”