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Phil Harrison

Breaking down Ohio State football targets’ scheduled commitment dates

We’re still more than a month away from the college football season and the chance to see YOUR Ohio State Buckeyes make another run at some special things. But in the high-stakes game of big-time college football recruiting, the calendar is a year-round one.

Especially this time of year when the latest cycle’s prospects are getting ready for their senior year of high school right after and during some of the official visits that can lay the groundwork for getting their recruitment out of the way. The thought is to get things done a few months before the early signing period in December to concentrate on the upcoming season.

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Ohio State is building on an elite class, one ranked as the No. 2 class in the country for 2024, but the Buckeyes are still trying to add a few more pieces to what’s already in the cupboard to finish it.

There have been several OSU targets that have announced their commitment dates and we’re here to keep track of it all for you. Here’s what we know those still considering the Buckeyes that have set dates to let the world know where they will be playing their college football.

Edwin Spillman, Linebacker

What you need to know

Commitment Date | Friday, July 21
247Sports Composite Ranking | No. 28 linebacker, No. 337 overall
Teams in the Mix | Florida State, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee
Crystal Ball Prediction(s) | Tennessee (3)

Our Prediction | Tennessee

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Linebacker

What you need to know

Commitment Date | Sunday, July 23
247Sports Composite Ranking | No. 8 linebacker, No. 102 overall
Teams in the Mix | Notre Dame, Ohio State, USC
Crystal Ball Prediction(s) | None

Our Prediction | USC

Cai Bates, Cornerback

What you need to know

Commitment Date | Wednesday, July 26
247Sports Composite Ranking | No. 4 defensive lineman, No. 22 overall
Teams in the Mix | Alabama, Colorado, Florida State, LSU, Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas A&M
Crystal Ball Prediction(s) | Ohio State (2)

Our Prediction | Tennessee

Aaron Scott, Cornerback

What you need to know

Commitment Date | Sunday, July 30
247Sports Composite Ranking | No. 5 cornerback, No. 34 overall
Teams in the Mix | Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon
Crystal Ball Prediction(s) | Ohio State (3)

Our Prediction | Ohio State

KJ Bolden, Safety

What you need to know

Commitment Date | Tuesday, Aug. 22
247Sports Composite Ranking | No. 1 safety, No. 7 overall
Teams in the Mix | Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn
Crystal Ball Prediction(s) | Georgia (4)

Our Prediction | Georgia

Eddrick Houston, Defensive Lineman

What you need to know

Commitment Date | Tuesday, Aug. 22
247Sports Composite Ranking | No. 4 defensive lineman, No. 22 overall
Teams in the Mix | Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, USC
Crystal Ball Prediction(s) | Ohio State (2)

Our Prediction | Ohio State

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