The Ohio State Buckeyes have recruited the state of Florida fairly well over the years – 34 players have come to Columbus from the Sunshine State since 2000. But only a handful of them played their prep football at lauded IMG Academy in Bradenton. Perhaps the Buckeyes tides could be changing. Former Ohio State star linebacker Pepper Johnson has landed the Defensive Coordinator job for IMG Academy, according to a tweet from head coach Bobby Acosta. Florida is widely regarded as one of the premiere hot spots in the country for high school football talent. In fact, the Buckeyes have offered more than twice as many Florida recruits in the Class of 2021 than they have in the state of Ohio. Perhaps Johnson’s Buckeye-ties can help Ohio State’s recruiting efforts at one of the top prep schools in the country. This year alone, the Buckeyes have offered five players from…
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