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Devin Sanchez, a 5-star defensive back, commits to Ohio State

Devin Sanchez committed to Ohio State on Saturday afternoon.

Class of 2025 recruit Devin Sanchez committed to Ohio State on Saturday at the All-American Bowl. Sanchez is a top-10 player in the country in his class.

A 6-foot-2, 170-pound defensive back from North Shore High School (Houston, Texas), Sanchez is the No. 6 player in the nation in the On3 Industry Rankings. He held offers from Ohio State as well as Alabama and Texas.

Sanchez’s North Shore finished their season 15-1.

Sanchez made his announcement on Saturday afternoon from the All-American Bowl. The All-American Bowl is held annually at the Alamodome (San Antonio, Texas).

Ohio State currently has the eighth-best recruiting class in the nation for the 2025 cycle according to Rivals. Last year, they had the fifth-best class in the nation.

Despite being up early, the West nearly gave up the lead (and the game) on Saturday afternoon. At point, the West was up 31-7 and seemed in full control of the game.

They ended up narrowly beating the East 31-28 in the All-American Bowl.

2025 5-Star CB commits to Ohio State over Texas A&M

2025 5-star cornerback Devin Sanchez has committed to Ohio State over Texas A&M and Alabama on Saturday afternoon.

In an attempt to make a big splash in the 2025 recruiting cycle, five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez was set to announce his widely anticipated commitment on Saturday, Jan. 6, as the No. 1-ranked CB in the cycle was set to choose between Ohio State, Alabama and Texas A&M.

After taking multiple visits to College Station on July 29 and Sept. 3, Sanchez has been on the Buckeyes’ radar for quite some time, as Sanchez announced during halftime of the 2024 All-American Bowl that he has committed to Ohio State ahead of his senior season at North Shore High School in Houston, Texas.

According to 247Sports, Sanchez is currently positioned as the 4th-ranked player in the 2025 cycle, the No. 1-ranked cornerback, and the No. 1-ranked player in the class, all while standing at a slender 6’2″ 170 pound-frame.

While the Aggies may have lost the initial recruiting battle, don’t count out head coach Mike Elko and his staff from continuing to pursue Sanchez down the stretch, especially if former North Shore cornerback Denver Harris opts to transfer back to A&M, adding another layer of influence.

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What to expect from Ohio State’s newest commit, five-star corner Devin Sanchez

A breakdown of the Buckeyes latest BOOM! 5-star cornerback Devin Sanchez. #GoBucks

Ohio State football secondary coach Tim Walton has done it again, getting a commitment from 2025 five-star Texas cornerback [autotag]Devin Sanchez[/autotag].

After signing two elite corners in Aaron Scott and Bryce West in the 2024 cycle, adding another top prospect is just making the room stronger for the future. Sanchez will come in as the highest rated of the all, as he is the No. 2 cornerback and 6th overall prospect in the country according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

There is so much to like about Sanchez’s game, and after watching his junior season highlights, the sky is the limit for the newest Buckeyes. Find out below what qualities of his game stuck out to me the most

BOOM! Ohio State lands 2025 Texas 5-star cornerback

The Buckeyes recruiting is on fire

Ohio State football has started off its 2025 class a bit slower than other national powers, but it’s starting to heat up.

On Saturday, Texas 5-star cornerback [autotag]Devin Sanchez[/autotag] committed to the Buckeyes over Alabama, Texas A&M, LSU and others. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 170-pound elite defender is ranked as the No. 2 player at his position and 6th overall prospect in the country according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

This commitment has been a long time coming, as Sanchez has long been connected with the Buckeyes and has a great relationship with secondary coach Tim Walton. His mother has praised his future position coach multiple times on social media.

Sanchez is the fifth commitment for the Buckeyes in the 2025 class, and is currently ranked as the highest one. He’s an elite prospect that will give Ohio State another option in the secondary after a great haul in the 2024 class. BIA is officially back.

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2025 5-star CB Devin Sanchez has Alabama in top 3, announcing commitment at Army All-American Bowl

2025 five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez will be announcing his college commitment on Jan. 6 between three schools — Alabama, Ohio State, and Texas A&M.

One of the nation’s top cornerbacks in the 2025 recruiting class is set to announce his commitment on Jan. 6 at the Army All-American Bowl. That is 2025 defensive back Devin Sanchez.

The Texas native holds offers from over 30 schools but down to three schools. Those three are Alabama, Ohio State, and Texas A&M. Sanchez has made multiple trips to all three schools but appears to be trending toward the Buckeyes. According to On3’s RPM, Ohio State is the favorite to land Sanchez’s commitment at 96.9%.

Alabama will likely need to get Sanchez on campus before Jan. 6 to have any chance of landing his commitment. That will be something to monitor over the next few months.

Alabama is recruiting Sanchez to play cornerback. He has the prototypical size and skillset to thrive in Alabama’s secondary if he were to commit to the Crimson Tide.

As a junior at North Shore High School, Sanchez tallied 36 tackles, 18 pass breakups, and four interceptions. The Mustangs are regarded as the No. 2 team in the state, according to MaxPreps. Sanchez is one of the key players on the Mustangs roster.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Devin Sanchez’s recruiting profile.

2025 5-Star CB out of North Shore (TX) has announced his commitment date

2025 prospect, 5-Star cornerback Devin Sanchez has placed Texas A&M in his Top 3 program list while announcing his January commitment date.

Aggie fans need some good news after enduring the many negatives Texas A&M’s 2023 football season has bestowed upon their lives, and trust me, anybody outside of the sports world constantly states, “It’s just a game!” It’s okay to get upset because it just means more in the SEC, right?

In the realm of recruiting, Texas A&M’s 2024 cycle has received the most attention, mainly due to the potential effect of the 2023 campaign. Still, shifting to the 2025 class, one prospect, five-star cornerback and North Shore (TX) native Devin Sanchez, has been on the Aggies’ radar for quite some time after visiting earlier this season.

On Wednesday, Sanchez, who recently narrowed down his program list to Ohio State, Alabama, and Texas A&M, released his official commitment date on Saturday, Jan. 6, as one of the most talented cornerback prospects in several years will put a stamp on his future collegiate destination.

While the Buckeyes remain current favorites to land Sanchez, don’t count out the Crimson Tide, as head coach Nick Saban’s impressive turnaround this season was built on defense. For the Aggies, it’s been an underwhelming season, no doubt, but don’t forget that Jimbo Fisher, paired with an exceptional staff, has shocked the recruiting world the last two cycles, and let’s be honest, this roster is in desperate need of elite defensive backs.

According to On3, Sanchez is currently positioned as the 9th-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the 2nd-ranked cornerback, and the 2nd-ranked player in Texas amid his junior season at North Shore (TX).

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Ohio State football trending to add 5-star 2025 cornerback

This would be a huge BOOM for the Buckeyes! #GoBucks

One of the biggest developments of the 2023 [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] season has been the resurgence of BIA, or the Buckeyes secondary that likes to call itself the “Best in America.”

Not only have the Ohio State defensive backs performed well on the field, on the recruiting trail the Buckeye coaches have been able to get commitments for some of the top players in the nation.

It’s not just the 2024 class, which features top recruits Aaron Scott Jr., Bryce West, Garrett Stover and others, there’s an impact on the 2025 cycle as well.

Texas 5-star cornerback, [autotag]Devin Sanchez[/autotag], is one of those prospects and over the last week, received two 247Sports crystal ball projections (subscription required) to ultimately land with the Buckeyes. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 170-pound prospect has visited Columbus numerous times already.

The two insiders, Steve Wiltfong and Bill Kurelic, are both extremely respected in the industry and their picks go a long way. If both of them are correct, Ohio State would be adding the No. 1 corner and 6th ranked prospect nationally according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

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Ohio State hosted more than 60 recruits this weekend for Penn State game

At least 60 — and as many as 80 — Ohio State football recruits packed Ohio Stadium for the Buckeyes’ game against Penn State.

Ohio State took down Penn State 20-12 on Saturday, but that wasn’t the only key to the weekend for the Buckeyes. They’re hoping this performance and atmosphere will help them get some more wins against the Big Ten competition with its heavy horde of recruits on the sideline.

According to Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, at least 60 Ohio State recruits — and maybe as many as 80 — packed into Ohio Stadium on Saturday, an array of the top talent from around the country seeking a show. Ohio State sports blog Eleven Warriors posted a list of 62 names who would be in attendance, 22 of which have already committed to the program. Eleven Warriors indicated that it’s possible the list is not entirely comprehensive.

Given what Day had said during The Ryan Day Radio Show on 97.1 FM this week, it’s entirely possible there were more. He told the outlet there will be “close to 80 recruits” plus family members, bringing the total “close to 250 people.”

Find the full list on the Eleven Warriors webpage, but some notable names of players who have yet to commit include:

  • The official visit of four-star defensive end Amaris Williams
  • Five-star wide receiver Jaime Ffrench
  • Five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez
  • Five-star safety Jonah Williams
  • Five-star defensive back Dorian Brew
  • Five-star wide receiver Jabari Brady
  • Five-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory

All star ratings above are based on the 247Sports Composite rankings.

Ohio State did its work during the game against Penn State, with Marvin Harrison Jr. icing the game with a touchdown followed by the celebration of former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley.

The Buckeyes are hoping it was enough to get some more top-tier high school football talent on board.

2025 5-Star CB Devin Sanchez has reportedly narrowed down his program list ahead of his visit to Texas A&M

Ahead of his visit to College Station this weekend, 2025 5-star CB Devin Sanchez is now focused on three programs going forward.

Texas A&M’s critical Week 6 matchup vs. Alabama inside what is expected to be a sold-out Kyle Field is flooded with pre-game storylines, including the over 300 expected prospects set to attend the game, including 2025 five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez.

Joining a long list of elite prospects from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 recruiting cycles, Sanchez is by far at the top of the head coach Jimbo Fisher’s list of future priority prospects, as elite prospects at the cornerback position have consistently eluded Fisher and his staff before finally landing 2023 four-star Bravion Rogers late last year.

On Friday, On3 National Recruiting Analyst Sam Spiegelman released a small snippet of his latest conversation with Sanchez, who has narrowed his options to three programs, including Ohio State, Alabama, and Texas A&M.

“Ohio State, Texas A&M, and Alabama—Those teams right there took a step ahead in my recruitment”

According to On3, Sanchez is currently positioned as the 9th-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the 2nd-ranked cornerback, and the No.1-ranked player in Texas in the midst of his junior season at North Shore (TX). This isn’t breaking news or anything, but a win over Alabama on Saturday could possibly catapult the Aggies’ chances at landing Sanchez while influencing nearly every fellow prospect in attendance.

Texas A&M will host No.10 Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 2:30 p.m. CT, inside Kyle Field (TV: CBS).

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Ohio State football 5-star target posts interesting birthday message

Does this mean anything for the Buckeyes? #GoBucks

With the [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] coaches on the road recruiting last week, it gave them a chance to see multiple prospects across the country.

One of them was Texas 2025 cornerback, [autotag]Devin Sanchez[/autotag]. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 170-pound star is one of the best prospects in his class, checking in as the No. 1 at his position and 6th overall according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Sanchez has long been a Buckeye target, and OSU is in a very good position to land the top corner. Today is his birthday and he shared on post on X, the website formerly known as Twitter. One of those pictures is different from the other…

I’ll give you a hint, lower right corner. It’s Sanchez along with his parents standing in the middle of the “Block O” inside Ohio Stadium. It’s a small addition, but could very well turn out to be important.

Sanchez is also expected to be back where that picture was taken soon. According to this report by 247Sports Bill Kurelic (subscription required) he will be in Columbus for the Penn State game.

Happy birthday Devin!

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