WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Malik Hartford of Lakota West High School has committed to the Ohio State football program as it continues to build its 2023 class. The four-star prospect is the nation’s No. 146 player and No. 11 safety in what is expected to be a major cycle for the position group. He chose the Buckeyes over 24 other schools, with Cincinnati, Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame and West Virginia also emerging as favorites. Adding Hartford to the class continues the Buckeyes’ in-state recruiting dominance in with three of Ohio’s top four players staying home. The only player to go elsewhere is defensive lineman Brenan Vernon choosing Notre Dame and even he had OSU momentum as one point. Other potential in-state additions include offensive lineman Austin Siereveld and linebacker Arvell Reese. Harford gives OSU two safety commits joining Cedrick Hawkins — who made his first post-commitment visit…
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