Ohio State Football Recruiting: Buckeyes In Lead For Five-Star Safety

Five-star safety Jeffrey Okudah (South Grand Prairie, Tex.) unveild his top four schools this week, and Ohio State is on the top of his wishlist, via 247sports. Why the Buckeyes?

"Academic prestige," Okudah said. "Competition every day in practice. Head coach (Urban Meyer) and network after football."

He said Florida State and Stanford are tied for second on his list, with Alabama rounding out the top four.

Okudah said he plans to visit Ohio State on Nov. 21 when the Buckeyes will face Michigan State in the Horseshoe.

He is ranked as the nation's No. 1 safety in the class of 2017.

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