COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football has a knack for finding national players who have Ohio connections in the recruiting process. That philosophy has lead to players such as wide receiver Garrett Wilson (2019) and more recently offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (2021). The Buckeyes have already applied that approach in its 2022 recruiting class by way of linebacker Dasan McCullough and could be on the verge of doing so again as a significant position of need with Gunner Givens. WHO: 4-star defensive lineman who plays for Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, Virginia. SIZE: 6-foot-5, 290 pounds RANKING: The No. 8 offensive tackle in the class of 2022, the No. 91 player. THE BATTLE: Givens trimmed his list down to six in November including the Buckeyes alongside Alabama, Clemson, North Carolina, Penn State and Virginia. THE HOMESTATE FACTOR: The Hokies made Givens’ top six but maybe close to six than…
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