COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s 2022 recruiting class hasn’t had a commitment in 97 days since offensive linemen George Fitzpatrick joined. The Buckeyes’ only 2023 commitment is tight end Ty Lockwood, and that was 56 days ago. Since then, both classes have been pretty quiet as OSU continues its 2021 season, producing a 5-1 record heading into a bye week. Neither of those numbers is normal for a recruiting class in the Ryan Day era. Typically by now, whatever class is nearing Signing Day is basically full waiting out a few potential late-bloomers or highly rated guys still thinking things through. Meanwhile, the next cycle is picking up commitments, getting ahead of the curve. This time around is different, although everyone in the program will tell you it’s not a bad thing. “I think we’re in great position,” Day said at Big Ten Media Days. “I’m really proud of…
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