What Elijah Gardiner's Commitment Means for Ohio State's 2017 Recruiting Class

Finding the right fit for your college football program isn’t just about what happens on the field, but off it as well. Today, Ohio State added a key piece. How will that commitment impact the Buckeyes?Ohio State landed a commitment this afternoon from arguably one of the most underrated prospects in the country as Kemp, Texas, three-star receiver Elijah Gardiner flipped his commitment from Missouri to Ohio State. Let’s take a look at what Gardiner — the 170th-best receiver and No. 1,204 prospect overall in the Class of 2017 — brings to Columbus. ON THE FIELD Gardiner has the potential to become a big-time playmaker in Columbus, but must first add muscle to his lanky 6-foot-5, 185-pound frame in order to hold up against physical defensive backs at the next level. A state qualifier in the long jump and as the anchor leg of the 4×400-meter relay, he too often relied upon his superior athleticism…

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