Why 2024 DL Eric Mensah committed to Ohio State: Larry Johnson's 'track record of success'

Brian Wetzel knows Larry Johnson didn’t travel to Stafford, Virginia, initially to see Eric Mensah. 

The Mountain View High assistant coach said the Ohio State defensive line coach’s attention was on four-star linebacker Kristopher Jones, the No. 125 player in the class who eventually committed to Georgia. 

But Wetzel didn’t pass up the chance to show Johnson someone new.