As the recruiting dead period in college football was lifted on Tuesday and programs across the country began hosting prospects on their campuses, few enjoyed a more favorable starting position than Ohio State. The Buckeyes held verbal commitments from 12 high school seniors, more than all but two other programs nationally. But the assembly of their 2022 recruiting class is far from complete, and positions of need remain entering a critical stretch over the summer months. Those are in the trenches. “Considering they don’t have any defensive line commitments yet, and just one offensive line commitment, that’s going to be a huge priority,” said Bill Kurelic, who covers Ohio State recruiting for Bucknuts.com. The lone lineman to commit is Tegra Tshabola, a four-star offensive tackle from West Chester who announced his decision last year. Kurelic estimates at least seven more offensive and defensive linemen could join him in the class, as…
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