COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State laid the groundwork for establishing a pipeline at Las Vegas powerhouse Bishop Gorman with its 2017 recruiting class, signing quarterback Tate Martell and defensive tackle Haskell Garrett. The Buckeyes were hoping that pipeline would grow to include 2018 five-star linebacker Palaie Gaoteote. It won’t. Gaoteote announced on Sunday that he’s committing to USC. He posted the news on his public Twitter account. FIGHT ON[?] pic.twitter.com/KNKeQBH66T — PALAIE GAOTEOTE IV (@ie_2018) February 19, 2017 He chose the Trojans over offers from Ohio State, Alabama, Notre Dame and just about every other school you can think of. That’s the kind of offer list you get when you’re the No. 14 player in the country and the nation’s top outside linebacker in the 247Sports composite ratings. Ohio State currently has three players committed for 2018: five-star quarterback Emory Jones, five-star safety Jaiden Woodbey and four-star running back Brian Snead.
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