Ohio State strikes big in 2017 recruiting class, add 4-star in-state DT

While the Buckeyes have immediate questions to answer about the 2015 season and a whole seven months until 2016 national signing day, head coach Urban Meyer and his staff are also busy killing it on the 2017 recruiting trail.

The Buckeyes added to their already impressive haul in the 2017 class on Tuesday, adding another 4-star prospect according to Ohio State’s 247Sports site. Verbally committing to the Buckeyes this time around was in-state defensive tackle Jerron Cage.

His verbal pledge marks the eighth such commitment in the class and the sixth 4-star player to commit as well. Most importantly, the Buckeyes continue to reap the rewards of getting back in to the game in the Cincinnati…