Tuesday, Dec. 21, marks the official start of the early signing period and we are here to inform you each time a young man that plays the game of American football inks his name and becomes a part of the Ohio State football brotherhood.
The Buckeyes are expected to bring in a top-five or top-10 national recruiting class for the 2023 cycle once again. It’ll be fast and furious with around 20 or more high school prep players notifying head coach Ryan Day and his staff that they are making good on their pledges and trusting them to be the next step in their football careers on the banks of the Olentangy.
So, check back often, and as we get word that each member of the class we expect to sign is in, we’ll inform you. As with any signing period, we’ll stay on top of any surprises as well.
Here’s where things stand so far when it comes to Ohio State and the early signing period for the 2023 class. We’ll update you throughout the day as things change.
Malik Hartford, Safety
The Ohio co-defensive player of the year has been waiting to become a Buckeye his entire life. The kid from West Chester, OH is bringing his hard hat and the boom to Columbus to get to work. Welcome to The Brotherhood Malik Hartford#CHO23N | @MalikHartford pic.twitter.com/HRJqa2m8Je
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 2 inches, 175 pounds
From | Lakota West | West Chester, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 10 S and No. 162 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Austin Siereveld, Offensive Lineman
The kid from Liberty Township, OH won’t have to go far for his next home. He’s bringing all the physicality and toughness to Columbus and representing the Buckeye State at the highest level. Welcome to The Brotherhood Austin Siereveld#CHO23N | @SiereveldAustin pic.twitter.com/Mlb0TWVmhj
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 5 inches, 320 pounds
From | Lakota East | Middletown, Ohio
247Sports Composite Ratings | No. 12 interior OL and No. 247 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Luke Montgomery, Offensive Tackle
The Buckeyes are at their best when the best stay home. The kid from Findlay, OH is ready to protect the blindside and be a nightmare for opposing defensive lineman. Welcome to The Brotherhood Luke Montgomery#CHO23N | @lukeMonty8 pic.twitter.com/xaFfAYJZ5V
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 5 inches, 270 pounds
From | Findlay | Findlay, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 4 OT and No. 45 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Kayden McDonald, Defensive Lineman
The kid from Suwanee, GA is making his way north and poised to dominate the Big10 trenches. A part time running back, a full-time big human. All we can say is good luck everybody else and welcome to The Brotherhood Kayden McDonald#CHO23N | @KMac_DT pic.twitter.com/KPCaIS7LVV
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 3 inches, 310 pounds
From | North Gwinnett | Suwanee, Georgia
247Sports Composite | No. 38 DL and No. 277 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Joshua Padilla, Interior Offensive Lineman
The gem of the “Gem City”, Mr. All-State himself is locked in and ready to set the tone as the future of the Buckeye offensive line. Welcome to The Brotherhood Josh Padilla#CHO23N | @JoshuaPadilla66 pic.twitter.com/XfuMxX0Tam
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 4 inches, 265 pounds
From | Wayne | Dayton, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 10 interior OL and No. 217 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Brandon Innis, Wide Receiver
When those lights come on you know what time it is. The kid from Hollywood, FL is primed and ready to put on a show for the Buckeye faithful by making Big Ten defenses look like a bunch of extras. Welcome to The Brotherhood Brandon Innis.#CHO23N | @brandon5star2 pic.twitter.com/YCEwEbu0u3
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 190 pounds
From | American Heritage | Hollywood, Florida
247Sports Composite | No. 4 WR and No. 29 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Noah Rogers, Wide Receiver
The pride and joy of the 919, he dominated the competition in the Triangle. Now he’s looking to feast on Big Ten secondaries.The best from the Tarheel state is headed north. The kid from Raleigh, welcome to The Brotherhood Noah Rogers.#CHO23N | @noah1rogers pic.twitter.com/D1Jt82d86i
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 2 inches, 180 pounds
From | Rolesville | Rolesville, North Carolina
247Sports Composite | No. 9 WR and No. 50 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Will Smith Jr., Defensive Tackle
The hometown hero is ready to take on the mantle and continue the legacy. A buckeye through and through, the pride of Dublin is raring to get after opposing QBs. Welcome to The Brotherhood Will Smith Jr.#CHO23N |@iwillsmithjr pic.twitter.com/pEElfKVSsJ
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 3 inches, 260 pounds
From | Dublin Coffman | Dublin, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 36 DL and No. 260 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Bryson Rodgers, Wide Receiver
Blink and you will miss him.The kid from Warren, OH is due for a homecoming. Always been about the scarlet & grey from the start, he’s ready to leave his mark as one of the best from the Buckeye state to do it. Welcome to The Brotherhood Bryson Rodgers#CHO23N | @IBryson13 pic.twitter.com/E1rGRr6R1c
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 175 pounds
From | Wiregrass Ranch | Wesley Chapel, Florida
247Sports Composite | No. 45 WR and No. 325 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Miles Walker, Offensive Tackle
Steady as they come and trained to go, all the kid from Greenwich, CT knows is work. He cant wait to clear paths and keep QB1 upright. He’s ready leave an unforgettable legacy in the scarlet and grey. Welcome to The Brotherhood Miles Walker#CHO23N | @mileswalker76 pic.twitter.com/fXXZbJkkpZ
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 3 inches, 260 pounds
From | Brunswick School | Greenwich, Connecticut
247Sports Composite | No. 34 OT and No. 485 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Jelani Thurman, Tight End
He leaps tall buildings and moves immovable objects. The Buckeyes next hero will trade in his spidey suit for the scarlet and grey. The kid from Michigan is coming to Columbus to use his powers with the good guys. Welcome to The Brotherhood Jelani Thurman#CHO23N | @jelani3345 pic.twitter.com/b4i81beS0u
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 5 inches, 230 pounds
From | Langston Hughes | Fairburn, Georgia
247Sports Composite | No. 2 TE and No. 99 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Jermaine Matthews, Cornerback
A Winton Woods legend. He’s got Championship pedigree, dominated his contemporaries, and he is O-H-I-O as they come. The kid from Cincinnati is on his way north to bring the juice to the Buckeye faithful. Welcome to The Brotherhood Jermaine Mathews Jr#CHO23N | @Jr2Maine pic.twitter.com/PdNtmV7t9I
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 175 pounds
From | Winton Woods | Cincinnati, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 16 CB and No. 136 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Lincoln Kienholz, Quarterback
He rewrote the state of South Dakotas football history books by hand, they may need to make room for him on Mt. Rushmore. The kid from Pierre, SD is making his way to Columbus. Welcome to The Brotherhood Lincoln Kienholz#CHO23N | @LincolnKienholz pic.twitter.com/yzEAIH8aHt
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 3 inches, 185 pounds
From | T.F. Riggs | Pierre, South Dakota
247Sports Composite | No. 14 QB and No. 205 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Jason Moore, Defensive Lineman
A young man of few words. He prefers to let the pads talk for him. The kid from Fort Washington, MD is going to be a menace for Big Ten offensive gameplans for years to come. The next great Buckeye from DeMatha Catholic. Welcome to The Brotherhood Jason#CHO23N | @jayymoneyy32_ pic.twitter.com/tyn3dunmAn
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 6 inches, 255 pounds
From | DeMatha Catholic | Hyattsville, Maryland
247Sports Composite | No. 8 DL and No. 65 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Arvell Reese, Linebacker
The wait is over, the next great Tarblooder turned Buckeye is here. The kid from Cleveland is heading to Columbus ready to represent his family and the 216. Welcome to The Brotherhood Arvell Reese#CHO23N | @arvxll pic.twitter.com/k5uxtCwqcv
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 3 inches, 212 pounds
From | Glenville | Cleveland, Ohio
247Sports Composite | No. 18 LB and No. 197 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Calvin Simpson-Hunt, Cornerback
QBs & WRs in the Lone Star state fear him and offensive coordinators hated game planning against him. The kid from Waxahachie, TX is bringing his elite cover skills to Columbus. Welcome to The Brotherhood Calvin Simpson-Hunt#CHO23N | @CSimpsonHunt pic.twitter.com/9KHz5LjksD
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 foot, 175 pounds
From | Waxahachie | Waxahachie, Texas
247Sports Composite | No. 8 DB and No. 79 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Cedrick Hawkins, Safety
Did it the right way and came out on top. A Florida state champion, all the grit and savvy you could ask for. The kid from Titusville, FL is on the way to Columbus and he’s ready to make a difference for BIA. Welcome to The Brotherhood Cedrick Hawkins#CHO23N | @cedrick_hawkins pic.twitter.com/C0qH26U7Zm
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 165 pounds
From | Cocoa | Titusville, Florida
247Sports Composite | No. 26 safety and No. 284 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Carnell Tate, Wide Receiver
As smooth as the jazz music that his hometown is known for. The kid from Chicago is on the way back to the Midwest ready to rewrite Big Ten and Buckeye record books. Welcome to The Brotherhood Carnell Tate#CHO23N | @carnelltate_ pic.twitter.com/9a37MuU0XM
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 feet, 2 inches, 185 pounds
From | IMG Academy | Bradenton, Florida
247Sports Composite | No. 10 WR and No. 61 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Joshua Mickens, Edge Rusher
A game wrecker, edge setter, the complete defensive end. The kid from Indianapolis, IN is leaving the Hoosier state and making his way to Columbus. Welcome to The Brotherhood Joshua Mickens#CHO23N | @JoshuaMickens7 pic.twitter.com/jyQb7MnxHH
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6 foot, 5 inches, 225 pounds
From | Lawrence Central | Indianapolis, Indiana
247Sports Composite | No. 20 Edge and No. 131 overall
Status | SIGNED national letter of intent
Jayden Bonsu, Safety
— Jayden Bonsu ♠️🃏 (@JaydenBonsu) August 15, 2022
Recruiting Bio
Measurables | 6-foot, 1-inch, 210-pounds
From | St. Peters Prep | Jersey City, NJ
247Sports Composite Ratings | No. 23 rated S and No. 268 overall
