Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton five-star defensive end Lebbeus Overton included Ohio State in his top 12 on Wednesday afternoon alongside Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas A&M and USC. The 6-foot-5 and 265-pound Overton is considered the top-rated defensive lineman and No. 2 prospect overall in the class of 2023, as he recorded 70 tackles, 21.5 sacks and six forced fumbles for the Eagles last season. Overton landed a dual-sport offer from the Buckeyes in February, which was especially notable in the fact that Ohio State already holds a commitment on the hardwood from his high school teammate, 2022 five-star point guard Bruce Thornton. Overton then made his way to Columbus for the first time in late July, at which time he met with head coach Ryan Day and defensive line coach Larry Johnson and toured campus. He wasn’t able to spend time with Chris Holtmann,…
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