247Sports Highly touted defensive lineman Eddrick Houston reaffirmed his commitment to Ohio State on Wednesday during National Signing Day amid a strong push down the stretch from Alabama. The Crimson Tide flipping Houston would have been a brutal blow for the Buckeyes, who have now picked up plenty of steam this cycle after hanging onto five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith earlier in the day. Houston is considered the No. 33 overall prospect in the 2024 class by 247Sports and is ranked a five-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite. The Buford, Georgia, native originally committed to Ohio State in August but took late visits to Alabama and Clemson. He visited the Crimson Tide for their first Rose Bowl practice on Sunday while meeting with Nick Saban and other members of the coaching staff, according to Brett Greenberg of Bama247. What made a potential flip to Alabama likely is the fact that Saban has an…
Continue Reading: National Signing Day 2023: Five-star DL Eddrick Houston commits to Ohio State amid late push from Alabama
