June 3, 2026

Ohio State recruiting: Four-star corner Clark Phillips III latest addition to Buckeyes' 2020 class

Clark Phillips III made his college decision, and he’s headed to one of college football’s top powers. The four-star cornerback out of La Habra, California, announced live on CBS Sports HQ that he will play for Ohio State. He chose the Buckeyes over Notre Dame, Cal, Oregon and a host of Power Five programs. Phillips is a 5-foot-10, 178-pounder ranked as the No. 46 overall player and No. 4 cornerback in the class of 2020. He posted a 4.54 40-yard dash, 34.8-inch vertical and a 4.26 shuttle run in February in a regional camp for The Opening. He had 26 tackles and seven interceptions as a sophomore in 2017, and 18 tackles and two picks during his junior season. He also saw time as a receiver in 2018, catching 54 passes for 1,210 yards and 19 touchdowns. According to 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins, Phillips compares favorably to another…

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