The recruiting rankings told a simple story about last year’s incoming freshmen, and they told a similar story about this year’s first-years.
Among the offensive linemen headed to Ohio State in last year’s class, tackle Paris Johnson stood out as the sole five-star prospect. And among those who joined the team this year, guard Donovan Jackson was the one five-star. They just so happened to be the No. 1 players at their respective positions, too.
Johnson has backed up his sky-high recruiting rating by becoming the frontrunner to start at right guard as a true sophomore. And Jackson?