Kenyatta Jackson, 4-star defensive lineman, signs with Ohio State football
Ohio State football added a big piece to its 2022 recruiting class when Kenyatta Jackson signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday during National Signing Day.
The 6-foot-5, 235-pound defensive end is the No. 70-rated recruit of the class and the No. 7-rated player at his position.
Jackson is from Hollywood, Florida, and played at Chaminade-Madonna Prep. He is the No.10-ranked player from the Sunshine State and committed to the Buckeyes on Oct. 19.
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Reportedly recruited by Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson, Jackson chose the Buckeyes over Alabama and Oklahoma, among others.
The 2022 Ohio State football recruiting class
- C.J. Hicks, LB
- Sonny Styles, S
- Gabe Powers, LB
- Devin Brown, QB
- Caleb Burton, WR
- Kaleb Brown, WR
- Kenyatta Jackson, DE
- Kyion Grayes, WR
- Tegra Tshabola, OT
- Kojo Antwi, WR
- Jyaire Brown, CB
- Dallan Hayden, RB
- George Fitzpatrick, OT
- Ryan Turner, CB
- Kye Stokes, S
- Bennett Christian, TE
- Avery Henry, OT
- Caden Curry, DL
Where Ohio State’s 2022 recruiting class ranks
Ohio State entered December's early National Signing Day with the No. 4-ranked recruiting class.
They trail Alabama, Georgia and Texas A&M. Those three programs plan to sign at least three 5-star recruits each.
When is the next National Signing Day?
In 2017, the NCAA brought back the early signing day for football. It went into effect in 2018. But before that, the first Wednesday of February was National Signing Day for football recruits.
The next signing will be Feb. 2.
However, recruits don’t have to sign that day. Last year, Ohio State signed J.T. Tuimoloau in the summer.
How does Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class look right now?
As of now, Ohio State has two commitments in its 2023 class. Tight end Tyler Lockwood of Independence, Tenn. (4-star) and Huber Heights Wayne standout lineman Joshua Padilla (4-stars) have committed to Ohio State.
The 10-highest rated recruits to sign with Ohio State
The recruiting ranking era began in the early 2000s. Here are the 10 highest-rated players to sign with Ohio State.
- Quinn Ewers, QB, Southlake Carroll High School (2021)
- Terrelle Pryor, QB, Jeannette High School, (2008)
- Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Cleveland Glenville (2004)
- J.T. Tuimoloau, DL, Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic (2021)
- Jack Sawyer, DL, Pickerington North High School (2021)
- Julian Fleming, WR, Catawissa (Pa.) Southern Columbia High School (2020)
- Noah Spence, DE, Harrisburg (Pa.) Bishop McDevitt (2012)
- Nick Bosa, DE, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas (2016)
- Beanie Wells, RB, Akron Garfield High School (2006)
- Sam Maldonado, RB, Harrison (NY.) High School (2000)
