The two biggest recruiting sells that Ohio State offers are future opportunity and past history.
The Buckeyes own some of the best traditions in college football, and when recruits come onto campus, they immediately become part of something special. Even if the days of Woody Hayes and Archie Griffin were decades ago, the aura is still there. That’s something visiting recruits can feel at Ohio Stadium when they enter.
And with more than 40 former players now in the NFL, some in starring roles, Columbus is one of the best destinations for 18-year-olds to come and develop their dreams of becoming a pro.