July 6, 2026

Southern Ohio linebacker verbally commits to Ohio State

COLUMBUS —  Ohio State picked up another early in-state recruit in the class of 2021 with the commitment of Reid Carrico.  A four-star linebacker from Ironton, Carrico announced his decision with a video on social medial.  Carrico is the No. 3 inside linebacker in the country and the No. 126 player in the country in early 2021 composite recruiting rankings from 247Sports.  He is the No. 5 player in Ohio in a year that is regarded by recruiting analysts as very strong.  The Buckeyes already have commitments from the state’s top three juniors: Pickerington North defensive end Jack Sawyer, Revere Richfield offensive tackle Ben Christman and Massillon Washington receiver Jayden Ballard.  >>RELATED: 2021 4-star QB commits to Ohio State The No. 4 prospect is Lorenzo Styles Jr., a receiver from Pickerington Central whose father, Lorenzo Styles Sr., was a standout linebacker for the Buckeyes in the ‘90s.  The top-rated player in the…

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