COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State football program’s 2022 recruiting class holds 11 commitments and is currently ranked as the top class in the country, but there are still plenty of battles for some of the nation’s top prospects for whom the Buckeyes remain in the running. That starts with five-star defensive tackle Walter Nolen. Here’s a look at Nolen’s recruiting profile: WHO: 5-star defensive tackle who plays for St. Benedict High School in Cordova, Tennessee. SIZE: 6-foot-4, 300 pounds RANKING: The No. 1 defensive tackle in the class of 2022, the No. 2 overall player. THE BATTLE: Nolen has cut down his list to 10 schools featuring the Buckeyes alongside Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee and USC. THE HOMESTATE FACTOR: The Vols were included in Nolen’s top 10, but they might be closer to the bottom of that list than the top. Tennessee is going through…
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