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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