When Jim Knowles was hired as the new defensive coordinator, everyone knew the Ohio State defense was going to be seriously overhauled. Part of Knowles’ system is having multiple safeties on the field at the same time. Oklahoma State transfer, Tanner McCalister, will help ease the transition to this new scheme, but the Buckeyes are looking to add depth and playmakers to this important position group.
Joenel Aguero is the No. 2 ranked safety in the 2023 class according to 247Sports composite rankings and has Ohio State firmly in the mix. Aguero attends St. Johns Prep in Lynn, Mass.
Joining OSU in Aguero’s shortlist are some of the usual suspects in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, and Texas A&M, The Bulldogs seem to be leading the way in recruiting the four-star safety, but there is plenty of time for Knowles and DB coach, Perry Eliano, to make their pitch.
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— Joenel Aguero (@Joenel_33) March 3, 2022
As of now, Ohio State has one safety committed in the 2023 class in Cedrick Hawkins, who is the No. 22 ranked safety in the class.
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