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How Three-star Prospects Have Shaped Recent Ohio State Teams, Why 2020 is Filled with Them

Urban Meyer brought in several three-star prospects that helped shape the identity of the Ohio State program. Ryan Day doing the same shouldn't alarm anyone.

There are 22 prospects committed to Ohio State’s 2020 class already, with around 4-6 spots left to fill. With the speed of the commitments during the summer combined with the three-star ratings of nine commits, many Ohio State fans are concerned.

There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the class, though. For one, it’s ranked No. 4 in the country behind Clemson, Alabama and LSU. It also features cornerstone prospects for Ryan Day’s success in Columbus – Julian Fleming, Paris Johnson Jr.