A look at Ohio State's recruiting class
Following Corey Smiths commitment to Ohio State earlier in the week, the Buckeyes' 2013 recruiting class is just about full. Leading up to next Wednesday's National Signing Day, the class Ohio State is putting together is among the best in the nation. But the class may not be quite complete.
Much like Ohio State can pull a scholarship offer, a player can change his commitment. Running back Ezekiel Elliott committed to OSU in April, but is now planning a visit to Missouri. He is considered the best player in Missouri, and his parents are alumni. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Elliott will make his decision on signing day.
The Buckeyes will get a more immediate answer from Texas running back Dontre Wilson. Originally committed to Oregon, Wilson is now pondering Ohio State, Oregon and Texas. He’ll make his decision on Sunday, ESPN.com reports.
The Buckeyes are also waiting on safety Vonn Bell. The Georgia product is choosing between Alabama, Ohio State and Tennessee.
Wide receiver Ryan Timmons is still considering Ohio State, along with Florida and Kentucky. James Clark, a wide receiver from Florida, visited Ohio State recently and his commitment is still open. He’s down to Clemson, Florida, Nebraska, Northwestern and Ohio State.
Here's a look at the current group of 23 players committed to Ohio State and how they're rated by national recruiting services:
ALREADY ENROLLED:
Eli Apple, DB, Voorhees, N.J.
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
J.T. Barrett, QB, Whicita Falls, TX
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Cameron Burrows, DB, Trotwood
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Tyquan Lewis, DE, Tarboro, NC
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Tracy Sprinkle, DE, Elyria
Rivals.com rating: 3 stars
Scout.com rating: 3 stars
247Sports rating: 3 stars
VERBAL COMMITMENT:
Marcus Baugh, TE, Riverside, CA
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Joey Bosa, DE, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 5 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Gareon Conley, DB, Massillon
Rivals.com rating: 3 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Ezekiel Elliot, RB, St. Louis, MO
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Timothy Gardner, OL, Indianapolis, IN
Rivals.com rating: 3 stars
Scout.com rating: 3 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Michael Hill, DT, Pendleton, SC
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Taivon Jacobs, WR, District Heights, MD
Rivals.com rating: 3 stars
Scout.com rating: 3 stars
247Sports rating: 3 stars
Trey Johnson, LB, Lawrenceville, GA
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Darron Lee, Ath, New Albany
Rivals.com rating: 3 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 3 stars
Evan Lisle, OL, Centerville
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Jalin Marshall, Ath, Middletown
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 5 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Mike Mitchell, LB, Plano, TX
Rivals.com rating: 5 stars
Scout.com rating: 5 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Donovan Munger, DT, Shaker Heights
Rivals.com rating: 3 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Billy Price, DT, Youngstown
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Corey Smith, WR, Scooba, MS
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Jayme Thompson, DB, Toledo
Rivals.com rating: 4 stars
Scout.com rating: 4 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
Johnny Townsend, K, Orlano, FL
Rivals.com rating: 2 stars
Scout.com rating: 3 stars
247Sports rating: 2 stars
Christopher Worley, LB, Cleveland
Rivals.com rating: 3 stars
Scout.com rating: 3 stars
247Sports rating: 4 stars
