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Michael Chen

BOOM! Ohio State adds 2024 5-star Illinois defensive tackle

Fireworks for the Ohio State football team didn’t need to wait until Tuesday; they happened Sunday night.

Illinois five-star defensive tackle Justin Scott made up his mind and selected the Buckeyes. Many thought Ohio State was running third for the 6-foot, 4-inch, 310-pound pass rusher. But OSU must have made quite the impression last time he was on campus.

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Scott is an elite prospect. He is the No. 3 defensive tackle and No. 14 player overall on the 247Sports composite. The Buckeyes beat Miami (Florida) and Michigan to add yet another top-level recruit from the Land of Lincoln.

His pledge gives the 2024 Ohio State recruiting class 17 commitments, and it remains No. 2 on the 247Sports team composite.

This recruiting win is a massive one, especially considering how the Buckeyes finished last cycle missing on their top targets. Scott gives defensive line coach Larry johnson an impact defensive tackle to terrorize opposing quarterbacks.

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