Ohio State hasn’t been linked to 2023 five-star Alabama defensive linemen Qua Russaw and James Smith very often in recent months.
That changed in a big way on Friday. Both Russaw and James included Ohio State in their top six school lists despite not visiting campus this spring or summer. Both athletes had the same six schools represented in their lists: Ohio State, Alabama, Alabama State, Florida, Auburn and Georgia.
Speculation in the recruiting industry suggests Russaw, an edge rusher, and Smith, a defensive tackle, want to play at the same school.