It should come as no surprise that Texas linebacker [autotag]Payton Pierce[/autotag] chose Ohio State.
The Buckeyes are getting a linebacker that has an incredibly high ceiling and is ranked as one of the best players in the country. The 247Sports Composite ranks Pierce as the No. 15 best ‘backer and 151st overall recruit.
The 6-foot, 2-inch, 225-pound defender chose Ohio State over offers from Oklahoma, Notre Dame, LSU, Michigan, and others.
Pierce became the 10th commit in the 2024 recruiting cycle for [autotag]Ryan Day[/autotag], who looks to have turned the recruiting focus to defense after a recent run of offensive stars.
Although [autotag]Garrett Stover[/autotag] is listed as a linebacker, he could end up at safety, which could be a similar case with Pierce. Find out below what the Buckeyes are getting from their most recent commitment.