Signed: Tegra Tshabola brings more size, power to Ohio State offensive line
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: Tegra Tshabola has signed with the Buckeyes.
COLUMBUS — More strength and size is on the way for Ohio State on the offensive line: Tegra Tshabola is officially in the fold.
The four-star interior blocker has signed his Letter of Intent with the Buckeyes, jumping at the chance to confirm his plans on Wednesday as the early singing period opened.
What does this addition do for Ohio State? Let’s break it down.
Who is Tegra Tshabola?
Tegra Tshabola is a 6-foot-6, 357-pound interior offensive lineman who committed to Ohio State on April 23, 2020.
On3 Consensus Ranking: Four-star; No. 99 nationally, No. 9 interior lineman and No. 5 in Ohio
On3 Ranking: Four-star; No. 157 nationally, No. 14 interior lineman and No. 7 in Ohio
Hometown: West Chester, Ohio
High School: Lakota West
In his own words: “[The offer] is probably the most exciting news I’ve ever received. My phone is already blowing up. It’s life changing.” — Tegra Tshabola after Ohio State assistant Al Washington extended the scholarship opportunity to him two years ago
How did Tshabola end up at Ohio State?
Tegra Tshabola wanted to keep his cool and stay patient. But from the moment the chance to play at Ohio State was presented to him, it seemed clear that he wouldn’t let that slip away from him.
The in-state target was appealing to the Buckeyes right away thanks to his massive size, raw strength and the ability to move people on the inside of the offensive line as a guard prospect. Aside from the obvious appeal of sticking close to home, Ohio State has also shown a consistent ability to maximize the talents of its offensive linemen and develop them into NFL Draft picks. There’s a long journey ahead of Tshabola before those types of conversations can happen, and he won’t be getting started with the Buckeyes until the summer.
But the road to his new home is a short one. Tegra Tshabola confirmed that trip as soon as the early signing period allowed him to make it official.
