Signed: Aaron Scott Jr. continuing 'BIA' status for Ohio State
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 2024 commitments officially join the Ohio State football program. The latest Letter of Intent is in: Aaron Scott Jr. has signed with the Buckeyes.
COLUMBUS — Ohio State didn’t beat Michigan on the field this season, but it didn’t pick up a massive win on the recruiting trail. When in-state cornerback Aaron Scott Jr. pulled out a Buckeyes jersey from a Michigan bookbag in July, signaling his commitment, it was a major win.
Scott now has signified his verbal commitment and signed his Letter of Intent.
What does his addition to the Buckeyes’ cornerback room mean? Lettermen Row takes a look.
Who is Aaron Scott Jr?
Aaron Scott Jr. is a four-star cornerback born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, about 45 minutes west of Columbus. The 6-foot cornerback grew up a Buckeye fan and idolized former quarterback Braxton Miller.
Scott turned his fandom and dream into a reality when he committed to Ohio State in July. Ever since then, he’s been locked in with the Buckeyes.
The Ohioan chose Ohio State over Michigan and Oregon.
On3 Industry Ranking: Five-star, No. 32 overall, No. 2 CB, No. 1 Ohio
On3 Ranking: No. 26 overall, No. 3 CB, No. 1 Ohio
Hometown: Springfield, Ohio
High School: Springfield H.S.
Aaron Scott Jr. is one of the better cornerback prospects in the 2024 cycle. His length at the position is what made him so coveted throughout the recruiting cycle at nearly 6-foot-2. Scott is one of the best press-man corners in the 2024 class and is certainly an athlete after spending a fair amount of time on offense during his senior season.
How did Scott end up at Ohio State?
Aaron Scott Jr.’s recruitment quickly became a two-team race with Ohio State and Michigan fighting for his pledge.
He made multiple visits both to Columbus and Ann Arbor. His official visit schedule took him to Michigan first and then Ohio State. He faced a difficult decision that he had to think long and hard about.
But it was relationships with the Buckeyes – namely head coach Ryan Day and cornerback coach Tim Walton – that won them the battle.
“To be from Ohio and to go to Ohio State, it means a lot,” he told On3. “Kids are looking up to me, and so many of them want to play for their home-state school and keeping it in Ohio means something. Being from Ohio, Ohio State is in my blood. It is a brotherhood there, it is about family there and I get to stay home and play for great coaches.”
