Ryan Day and the Ohio State football program got its eighth commitment for the class of 2021 today. Three-star safety Jaylen Johnson announced on Twitter today that he will be playing his college football for the Buckeyes.
From La Salle High School in the Cincinnati area, the 6-1, 205 lb. Johnson is the No. 18 rated safety in the class, and the eleventh overall recruit from Ohio according to 247Sports. With the losses to graduation, and the flip and uncertainty of a couple of defensive backs for the 2020 class, Johnson’s commitment could be a big one for the future.
The news bolsters a class that’s already off to some great momentum, and ranks as the top in the country to date.
Please respect my decision✌️ #Committed
Thank you to all the coaches that took their time to recruit me. pic.twitter.com/P1JKPXPY1T— Jaylen.Johnson (@JaylenJohnson21) January 7, 2020
As a reminder, Ohio State will be watching a commitment decision coming from four-star offensive lineman Donovan Jackson coming tomorrow.