Signed: Bennett Christian poised to give Ohio State more tight end versatility
The Early-Signing Period is here and Ohio State is set to once again bring in one of the country’s best recruiting classes. Lettermen Row is tracking the Buckeyes recruiting news throughout the signing period as 2022 commitments officially join the Ohio State football program. The latest Letter of Intent is in: Bennett Christian has signed with the Buckeyes.
COLUMBUS — Another big, versatile frame is on the way for Ohio State at tight end.
Bennett Christian has officially signed his Letter of Intent with the Buckeyes.
What does this addition do for Ohio State? Let’s break it down.
Who is Bennett Christian?
Bennett Christian is a 6-foot-6, 235-pound tight end who committed to Ohio State on Sept. 1, 2020.
On3 Consensus Ranking: 4 star; No. 404 nationally, No. 18 tight end and No. 38 in Georgia
On3 Ranking: 4 star; Unranked nationally, No. 34 tight end and No. 62 in Georgia
Hometown: Acworth, Georgia
High School: Allatoona
Scouting report: “On the field, Bennett Christian brings the uncommon mix of skill, an ability to get open and natural ability to catch along with his desire to play very physical at the line of scrimmage. Combine all of that with his size and you get a big-time recruit.” — Allatoona coach Gary Varner
How did Christian end up at Ohio State?
Major college football runs in the family. And while there were surely a lot of competing interests for his attention, Bennett Christian ultimately decided to forge his own path at Ohio State.
His dad played at Tennessee. His grandfather suited up at Houston, and he’s got an uncle who made a name for himself at Penn State. But Bennett Christian found the ideal fit for himself with the Buckeyes, and it’s not hard to see how he could make a major impact at a position that is critical for the overall success of the offense.
Bennett Christian was sold on the ability to develop into an NFL-caliber tight end, starting with his chance to spring the rushing attack with a 6-foot-6 frame that can still carry more muscle and ball skills that could make him an asset in the red zone. Ohio State prizes versatility from its tight ends, and Christian should provide exactly that.
