Minimal movement for Ohio State commits in latest On300 update

COLUMBUS — Ohio State routinely recruits, lands commitments and signs some of the best players in the country.

The 2024 cycle has not been an exception for head coach Ryan Day and his staff. The Buckeyes have 22 verbal commitments in their 2024 class with the chance to add more throughout the fall. While some of the commits are going to be development projects for the staff, there is a handful that boasts impressive skill sets right now.

On3 updated its 2024 rankings Monday afternoon where several Ohio State commits land inside the On300. Lettermen Row breaks down the rankings update and where the Buckeyes’ commits land.

Let’s take a look.

Jeremiah Smith

• Status: Five-star
• New Ranking: No. 2 overall, previously No. 2

Five-star Hollywood (Fla) Chaminade-Madonna Prep wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is inching toward that No. 1 overall prospect spot. The 6-foot-3, 198-pound wideout remains locked in at the No. 2 spot and is Ohio State’s highest-rated committed prospect.

Justin Scott

• Status: Five-star
• New Ranking: No. 11 overall, previously No. 5

Five-star Chicago (Ill) St. Ignatius defensive tackle Justin Scott slides down six spots in the recent On3 rankings update. Scott committed to Ohio State on July 2 which was a major victory on the recruiting trail.

Mylan Graham

• Status: Five-star
• New Ranking: No. 13 overall, previously No. 12

Five-star New Haven (Ind) wide receiver Mylan Graham gets bumped down one spot in the updated On3 rankings. Graham has compiled 487 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 33 receptions.

Aaron Scott Jr

• Status: Four-star
• New Ranking: No. 31 overall, No. 29 previously

Four-star Springfield (Ohio) cornerback Aaron Scott Jr. remains the highest-rated Ohio prospect and one of the more elite cornerbacks in the 2024 cycle. The 6-foot, 180-pound cornerback has racked up many defensive statistics this season as a result of opponents game planning away from him.

Jordan Lyle

• Status: Four-star
• New Ranking: No. 42 overall, previously No. 69

Four-star Fort Lauderdale (Fla) St. Thomas Aquinas running back Jordan Lyle continues to see his stock in the On300 rankings rise. The third of three running backs committed to the Buckeyes has rushed for 364 yards and five touchdowns this fall.

Air Noland

• Status: Four-star; Industry-Ranked five-star
• New Ranking: No. 50, previously No. 43

Four-star Fairburn (Ga) Langston Hughes quarterback Air Noland slips just seven spots in the latest rankings update. The left-handed quarterback and Ohio State commit has 617 passing yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions on a 58 percent completion clip.

Eddrick Houston

• Status: Four-star; Industry-Ranked five-star
• New Ranking: No. 60, previously No. 56

Four-star Buford (Ga) defensive lineman Eddrick Houston sees a slight drop in the rankings. The future Ohio State Rushman has seven tackles, three tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, three interceptions, two sacks, one forced fumble and one blocked field goal this fall.

Bryce West

• Status: Four-star
• New Ranking: No. 69, previously No. 62

Four-star Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville cornerback Bryce West continues to slide in the On3 rankings. West, like his classmate Aaron Scott Jr., has not seen much action his way on Friday nights. He had an impressive showing against Bradenton (Fla) IMG Academy last Friday, however.

Jeremiah McClellan

• Status: Four-star
• New Ranking: No. 81, previously No. 127

Four-star St. Louis (Mo) Christian Brothers wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan saw a massive rise in his ranking. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound wide receiver is the third receiver committed to the Buckeyes’ 2024 class.

James Peoples

• Status: Four-star
• New Ranking: No. 135, previously No. 132

Four-star San Antonio (Texas) Veterans Memorial running back James Peoples takes a bump in the rankings without much cause. Peoples has been sidelined with an injury his senior season.

Garrett Stover

• Status: Four-star
• New Ranking: No. 142, previously No. 171

Four-star Sunbury (Ohio) Big Walnut linebacker Garrett Stover was a major riser in the latest On3 rankings update. He has been a staple in the Ohio State class and a massive peer recruiter for the Buckeyes.

Jaylen McClain

• Status: Four-star
• New Ranking: No. 156, previously No. 157

Four-star West Orange (N.J.) Seton Hall Prep safety Jaylen McClain climbs one spot in the On3 rankings update. McClain is the only safety committed to Ohio State at this time.