If Vegas had odds prior to Saturday on which recruit was the most likely to commit next to Ohio State in the 2023 cycle, four-star Florida safety Cedrick Hawkins likely would have been off the board.
Nevertheless, Hawkins committed to Ohio State on Saturday in the midst of the Buckeyes falling behind two touchdowns in the second quarter in the Rose Bowl, becoming their third commit in the cycle. The game started to turn around shortly after his commitment, so maybe he's a good luck charm? He visited Columbus over the summer and impressed the coaching staff enough during a camp workout to earn an offer.