Why OSU is Likely Prioritizing QB Recruiting Two Years Out

Quarterback is the most important position in football. Heck, it may be the most important position in all of sports. And yet in the 2021 recruiting class, OSU, which has taken at least one scholarship quarterback signee in each cycle since 2013, appears to be kicking the can down the road to 2022.

Why?

On the surface it makes little sense. But dig deeper and it may set up in OSU’s favor if the dominoes fall correctly. Here are five reasons why it makes sense the OSU staff appears to be going all-in on 2022 — and why it could pay off in a big way.

1. On-campus talent

Perhaps the most important reason, for starters, is that the position group on campus appears to be in good shape. Really good…