Jontae Gilbert, a cornerback entering his sophomore year at Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia, announced his commitment to the Buckeyes on Friday.
Gilbert chose the Buckeyes out of a list of early offers that also includes Arkansas, Buffalo, Florida A&M, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and UAB. As a prospect in the 2025 class, Gilbert does not yet have a composite recruiting ranking.
Ohio State became just the fourth school to offer Gilbert when it extended an offer his way on May 9. He visited Ohio State one month later and gave high praise to the Buckeyes after his visit, describing his visit as “amazing” and making plans to return in the fall.