COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jakailin Johnson’s film makes it clear why Ohio State and 24 other schools offered him. Johnson has the ball skills that gives him the potential to be one of the best defensive backs in the Buckeyes’ 2021 recruiting class. His junior year highlight tape is laced with interceptions, and his ability to be physical at the point of attack and high point the ball makes him a complete corner at the high school level. He hasn’t talked with the Buckeyes about specific coverages he’ll be playing, but he knows he can play man-to-man or zone defense. Johnson plays at DeSmet in St. Louis, Missouri, and he is the No. 43 overall prospect and No. 4 cornerback on 247Sports’ composite rankings. Johnson committed to the Buckeyes in March and was the second defensive back to commit, with three-star safety Jaylen Johnson being the first. Johnson has talked with…
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