For the longest time, many thought that one of the best offensive linemen in the class of 2021 was pegged to end up as an Ohio State commitment. The decision for J.C. Latham always seemed to be between Ohio State and LSU, but at the eleventh hour, Alabama began to gain traction.
In the end, it was the Tide that won out. The 6-foot, six-inch, 305-pounder out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida announced his verbal commitment to Alabama Friday.
The writing seemed to be on the wall for the Buckeyes as communication had frayed as of late, and many recruiting services began to change their predictions over to Alabama from Ohio State.
Committed!!!! AGTG!!! @IMGAcademy @ghegamin @CoachBA1010 @dzoloty @KJJFlood pic.twitter.com/VXBuaxAEN6
— JC Latham (@TKJaayy) June 12, 2020
OSU still has one whale of a recruiting class for 2021, but the staff would have loved to lock down the class’ No. 5 offensive tackle, and 17th overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
There’s still a few big fish out there for the 2021 class, and we’ll continue to keep an eye on where things stand as news becomes available.
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