Ohio State beats out top Florida programs to add another 2025 commitment for Larry Johnson
The 2025 recruiting cycle has been a big success for the Ohio State Buckeyes to this point and one place they’re standing out is along the defensive line. Ohio State’s latest commitment is from four-star defensive lineman Jarquez Carter out of Florida. Carter picked the Buckeyes over Miami, Florida, UCF, and Penn State. Carter officially […]
The 2025 recruiting cycle has been a big success for the Ohio State Buckeyes to this point and one place they’re standing out is along the defensive line.
Ohio State’s latest commitment is from four-star defensive lineman Jarquez Carter out of Florida. Carter picked the Buckeyes over Miami, Florida, UCF, and Penn State.
Carter officially visited the Buckeyes back on June 19 and they were his second to last visit. Ohio State already has four-star defensive linemen London Merritt, Trajen Odom, and Maxwell Roy committed. Off the edge, Ohio State has four-star pass rushers Zahir Mathis and Zion Grady in the class. Carter is the No. 394 player in the class, according to the 247 Sports composite rankings.
What kind of player is the Buckeyes getting in Carter? Check out the scouting report from 247 Sports below.
“Interior plug that has brought the energy while dominating a lower level of competition in the Sunshine State. Under 6-foot-2 and equipped with shorter arms, but makes up for the lack of length with his active hands and short-area movement skills. Quick to get into blockers and flashes some impressive knockback power for someone his size. Keeps the legs pumping and is the type of defender that’s always looking to take out the trash as he’s frequently making stops in pursuit. Hasn’t faced a ton of future FBS players to date, but production speaks for itself as he has totaled 81 tackles for loss and 26 sacks in 33 career varsity games. Projects best as a 3-technique in a 4-3 front that can provide valuable minutes in a Power Four rotation after a few developmental years. Young for grade and will turn 18 years old right before freshman season.” – Andrew Ivins, 247 Sports
Receiving a verbal commitment from Carter gives Ohio State 24 players in the class who are pledged to play football in Columbus. Outside of the possibility that 2026 five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart reclassifies, defensive line recruiting is about done for the Buckeyes.
Ohio State’s 2025 verbal commits
- QB Tavien St. Clair
- CB Devin Sanchez
- CB Na’eem Offord
- OT Carter Lowe
- LB Tarvos Alford
- RB Bo Jackson
- DE Zahir Mathis
- DL London Merritt
- TE Nate Roberts
- WR De’Zie Jones
- S DeShawn Stewart
- LB Eli Lee
- S Cody Haddad
- S Faheem Delane
- WR Quincy Porter
- RB Isaiah West
- WR Bodpegn Miller
- OL Jake Cook
- DL Zion Grady
- TE Brody Lennon
- DL Trajen Odom
- DL Maxwell Roy
- LB Riley Pettijohn
- DL Jarquez Carter
Buckeyes have multiple highly touted underclassmen ready to make an impact during 2024 college football season
They’ll all have an impact for the Buckeyes.
