The news for Ohio State appears to be getting better every day, and the Buckeyes’ momentum in 2024 continued to build over the weekend. Even though the incredible addition of standout safety Caleb Downs through the transfer link on Friday had left much to be desired, Ryan Day’s team added two more key players in the last 48 hours.
Not to mention Ohio State’s seemingly fantastic Junior Day, which attracted many of the best prospects in the country for the upcoming two cycles, who traveled to Columbus for the recruiting event. But later, more on it…
Late in the game on Saturday, the Buckeyes were able to add another name to their 2024 recruiting class when they
acquired Washington’s four-star defensive lineman Dominic Kirks. The Plainesville, Ohio native Kirks did not sign.
his National Letter of Intent with the Huskies during the Early Signing Period. Though Kirks did not receive an offer
from Ohio State until January 14th, there were whispers that he was considering the Buckeyes even prior to Kalen.
DeBoer taking the Alabama position. After DeBoer departed, Kirks declared his de-commitment from Washington.
The 6-foot-4 lineman soon after made his official pledge to Ohio State after receiving that coveted offer during a
visit to Columbus last weekend. Kirks, who attended Riverside High School, is ranked by 247Sports Composite as
the No. 12 player in Ohio and the No. 251 prospect in the US. The Buckeyes only have two other defensive line.
commits in the cycle—three-star Eric Mensah and five-star Eddie Houston—so his arrival is a major one for Larry.
Johnson’s team. In 2025, Ohio State will still need to add a sizable class at the position, but Kirks will be crucial.
component going forward in a group that will probably lose all four starters following the 2024 campaign.
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