Ohio State made a giant splash on the recruiting path Monday night because it landed a dedication from five-star edge rusher DJ Jacobs. The No. 1 general prospect within the class of 2027, Jacobs dedicated to the Buckeyes stay on CBS Sports activities HQ over a laundry checklist of high-level suitors. Jacobs is the ninth participant to decide to Ohio State in the course of the 2027 cycle.
The dedication from Jacobs on Monday is a major early victory for Ohio State, because the Buckeyes beat some distinguished applications for his providers. That features Georgia, which had some vital benefits throughout Jacobs’ recruiting course of.
Jacobs preps at Roswell, Georgia’s Blessed Trinity Catholic Excessive Faculty and he is a double Georgia legacy. His father, David, performed line of defense for the Bulldogs and his mother, Desiree, performed basketball at Georgia. Former Georgia coach Mark Richt is DJ’s godfather.
“Forged-iron edge defender with the scale, velocity and energy to wreak havoc on Saturdays after which Sundays.” 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins wrote in his analysis of Jacobs. “Initiatives as a future difference-maker for a Faculty Soccer Playoff contender that may set the sting and get after the quarterback.”
Jacobs’ dedication additionally comes as Ohio State is gearing up for its Faculty Soccer Playoff quarterfinal showdown towards Miami — who was additionally closely within the operating for Jacobs’ providers. The Buckeyes are searching for back-to-back nationwide championships.
