June 14, 2026

Ohio State recruiting: 5-star Ohioan planning to stay home

Ohio State got a shot of good recruiting news on Super Bowl Sunday.  Jack Sawyer, a five-star defensive end from Pickerington North, announced he has verbally committed to the Buckeyes.  “I’ve talked to my family and decided I have to do what’s best for me and my future,” the sophomore wrote in a message posted on Twitter.  COMMITTED! So excited to be a Buckeye! #GoBucks #BuckeyeNation pic.twitter.com/s48Y0zSrVj — Jack Sawyer (@jacksawyer40) February 3, 2019 The 6-foot-5, 215-pound is the No. 3 player in the country according to 247Sports Composite rankings, trailing Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic defensive tackle J.T. Tuimoloau and Clarkston, Mich., offensive tackle Garrett Dellinger.  Recommended for you Recommended for you Recommended for you The first player to commit to Ohio State for 2021 picked Ohio State over offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Notre Dame and Cincinnati, among others.  Sawyer’s announcement comes as schools work to wrap…

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