In-State 2019 Punter Michael O'Shaughnessy Commits To Ohio State

It's a well-known fact that Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has a passion for elite special teams play. Meyer often uses special teams for young players to earn their stripes and has long stressed the importance of the unit in terms of wins and losses.

Meyer and his staff further cemented their dedication to special teams play on Friday when they landed a commitment from New Albany (Ohio) punter Michael O'Shaughnessy, who announced his commitment to the Buckeyes via Twitter.

At 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, the five-star O'Shaughnessy is considered the 18th-best punter in the class, according to chrissailerkicking.com — an outlet that consistently ranks the nation's top kickers and punters. The…