© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation The Buckeyes were hoping to address a position of need with Dawand Jones and Paris Johnson almost certainly off to the NFL. Former Rhode Island offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius announced on Wednesday evening he has committed to Oregon over finalists Nebraska, Ohio State and Tennessee. The 6-foot-5 and 310-pound Cornelius has started 22 games at right tackle for the Rams over the last two seasons, earning first-team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors this fall after allowing just one sack. Cornelius was one of four offensive linemen in the transfer portal to pick up an offer from the Buckeyes over the last week, joining Tulsa’s Dillon Wade, UTEP’s Jeremiah Byers and Washington State’s Jarrett Kingston. While Byers has since committed to Florida State and Wade has narrowed his options to Auburn and USC, Cornelius took official visits with the Cornhuskers, Ducks, Volunteers and Buckeyes before…
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