Not that it’s a surprise to anyone, but the 2020 recruiting class Ohio State football just signed is a consensus best in the Big Ten. From USA TODAY to 247Sports, to Rivals — you’ll be hard-pressed to find any reputable recruiting website that has any team aside from OSU as the top-rated recruiting class in the Big Ten.
Here’s what the most well-known recruiting service webites say about one of the best recruiting classes in the entire country.
USA TODAY
Overall Rank: No. 5
Big Ten Rank: No. 1
What they’re saying:
The Buckeyes locked down four-star athlete Cameron Martinez after hiring Kerry Coombs as defensive coordinator, putting the finishing touch on yet another top-5 class. Ohio State compiled one of the greatest receiver classes of all time. All four receivers rank in the top-100, with Julian Fleming (No. 2 overall) joining Jaxon Smith-Njigba (No. 28), Gee Scott Jr. (No. 65) and Mookie Cooper (No. 91). Ohio State also landed the nation’s No. 1 offensive tackle (Paris Johnson Jr.) and added four-star quarterback CJ Stroud in December — one of the nation’s top-risers who ended the cycle ranked No. 41 and could take over for Justin Fields in 2021.
Bleacher Report
Overall Rank: No. 4
Big Ten Rank: No. 1
What they’re saying:
There was little drama surrounding the Buckeyes, although they had to replace defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, who elected to become Boston College’s new head coach in mid-December.
The one wavering pledge was 4-star athlete Cameron Martinez, who elected to look around. But the Buckeyes got good news when the 5’11”, 183-pound prospect announced on Twitter on Jan. 28 that he would honor his commitment and sign with OSU, giving head coach Ryan Day 25 signees.
247Sports
Overall Rank: No. 5
Big Ten Rank: No. 1
Rivals
Overall Rank: No. 5
Big Ten Rank: No. 1
Scout
Overall Rank: No. 4
Big Ten Rank: No. 1
ESPN
Overall Rank: No. 5
Big Ten Rank: 1
