And it comes in the form of its last remaining priority in-state target: four-star Glenville linebacker Arvell Reese.
Despite constantly saying he'd commit in November or December, Reese felt good enough about the Buckeyes to pull the trigger early, becoming the 19th commitment in the 2023 cycle. Reese also becomes the seventh player from the state of Ohio to give his verbal commitment to the Buckeyes.
Glenville has a well-established history of sending players to Ohio State, with 21 Tarblooders playing for the Buckeyes from 2002 to 2017. Reese said in June he felt pressure from those close to his circle to become the first Glenville player to commit to the Buckeyes in more than five years.