2016 Recruiting Grades: Defense

After signing yet another top-five recruiting class, we take a look at how Ohio State's defensive haul checks out.

Nick Bosa leads a stellar group of 2016 defensive signees.

Meet the Class of 2016

Meet Ohio State football's 2016 recruiting class, expected to finish among the nation's best.

The 2016 Ohio State football recruiting class.

Inside 12-Star Monday

Speaking at NSD pressers, Urban Meyer and Luke Fickell broke down 12-Star Monday — one of the most successful recruiting days in Ohio State history.

Urban Meyer signed the nation's fourth-ranked recruiting class Wednesday.

National Signing Day 2016

In-depth analysis on Ohio State football's class of 2016.

Inked: Malcolm Pridgeon

Nassau Community College offensive lineman Malcolm Pridgeon has chosen Ohio State over Baylor.

03 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

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Inked: Jahsen Wint

Jahsen Wint is the second Ohio State commit from Brooklyn in three years, and brings a punishing style Columbus despite being undersized.

03 Feb 2016
by Eric Seger

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Inked: Keandre Jones

Keandre Jones made a business decision and committed to Ohio State after almost a year committed to Maryland.

03 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

25 Comments

Inked: Rodjay Burns

A former Louisville commitment, Rodjay Burns made a late flip to the Buckeyes despite pressure to stay home.

03 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

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Inked: Nick Bosa

Five-star defensive Nick Bosa has Buckeye in his blood and talent to live up to some lofty expectations.

03 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

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Inked: Gavin Cupp

Gavin Cupp had quite the journey to Ohio State. It's exactly where he wanted to end up, though.

03 Feb 2016
by Tim Shoemaker

18 Comments

Inked: Dwayne Haskins

Ohio State's search for a 2016 quarterback was a bit of a wild ride, but a longtime target has fulfilled a childhood dream.

03 Feb 2016
by Andrew Ellis

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Inked: Demario McCall

The Buckeyes are adding one of the state's most explosive talents in do-it-all athlete Demario McCall.

03 Feb 2016
by Andrew Ellis

14 Comments

Inked: Kierre Hawkins

Kierre Hawkins saw an opportunity to achieve a longtime dream and wasted no time becoming a Buckeye.

03 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

15 Comments

Inked: Jordan Fuller

After a long and winding recruitment, Jordan Fuller chose the Buckeyes over Notre Dame and Michigan.

03 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

18 Comments

Inked: Wayne Davis

Cornerback Wayne Davis adds speed, physicality to a depleted Ohio State secondary.

03 Feb 2016
by Andrew Ellis

12 Comments

Inked: Luke Farrell

Four-star tight end Luke Farrell took his time but always knew Ohio State was the right place for him.

03 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

14 Comments

Inked: Drue Chrisman

Drue Chrisman could have gone anywhere as the nation's top high school punter, but he chose to stay home and attend Ohio State.

03 Feb 2016
by Eric Seger

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Inked: Jack Wohlabaugh

Future center Jack Wolhabaugh will bring NFL bloodlines and a nonstop work-ethic to Ohio State.

03 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

14 Comments

Inked: Jake Hausmann

Jake Hausmann has been committed to Ohio State for quite sometime. A potential star at tight end, Hausmann is officially a Buckeye.

03 Feb 2016
by Tim Shoemaker

14 Comments

NSD 2016: Primer

Your official Eleven Warriors guide to 2016 National Signing Day.

03 Feb 2016
by Eric Seger

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2016 Recruiting Grades: Offense

Ohio State will sign a Top 5 recruiting class tomorrow and their offensive haul gets high marks across the board.

02 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

66 Comments

Burns Staying Put?

Rumored to be still be considering hometown Louisville, Buckeye commit Rodjay Burns says he's not flipping.

02 Feb 2016
by Jeremy Birmingham

73 Comments

Inked: Malik Barrow

Looking to add some more talent at defensive tackle, Urban Meyer and Larry Johnson welcome early-enrollee Malik Barrow to Columbus.

10 Jan 2016
by Andrew Ellis

24 Comments

Inked: Michael Jordan

After spurning the in-state Spartans and Wolverines, Michael Jordan found a new home in the Buckeye State.

07 Jan 2016
by Andrew Ellis

18 Comments

National Signing Day 2016

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