Rapid fire highlights and takeaways from each football game throughout the conference this weekend. However, OSU has since added a trio of four-star DBs, and the room may have just gotten a bit too crowded for his liking. “I hope he goes down to Tuscaloosa and does his job and gets to the NFL. Today Smith has announced he has decommitted from the Buckeyes. 1 ranking in the class and its ascension to being the hottest program in the country on the recruiting trail. Smith’s teammate, safety Jaylen Johnson, supported his classmate on Twitter but then reassured his own intentions on playing for the Buckeyes. Sawyer has all the tools to be the next superstar defensive end in Columbus, from power to athleticism to relentless pursuit of the football. 4-ranked cornerback and No. But then, over the course of the next three months, Smith started having a change of heart. That’s the goal, at the end of the day, no matter where you go.”, Of course Johnson wants Smith to succeed – just not if they meet each other down the road in a College Football Playoff matchup. When taking the pulse of Egbuka’s recruitment, it’s still about the same – Ohio State is in the pole position with Oklahoma and Washington at a close No. Three-star cornerback Devonta Smith decommits from Ohio State. Here are some recent headlines to get you going this week: Devonta Smith Chooses Alabama: As many expected, recent Ohio State commit Devonta Smith officially committed to play at Alabama Monday night. Who comes away from the opener riding high? Devonta Smith, 3-star cornerback, commits to Ohio State football: Buckeyes recruiting Updated Mar 16, 2020; Posted Mar 16, 2020 Devonta Smith of La Salle High Schools commits to Ohio State. The team still holds commitments from five DBs, and with an extra spot now available we could see an uptick in the pursuit of guys like Tony Grimes and Derrick Davis Jr. to potentially fill that hole. Cincinnati La Salle defensive back Devonta Smith had been waiting for an Ohio State offer for a while now. And if they do end up meeting up in college? “Can’t wait to get this show on the road.”. 2 safety currently has two Crystal Balls in favor of the Nittany Lions, but the most recent FutureCast on Rivals is in favor of the Buckeyes. Johnson knew that the offer meant it was only a matter of time before his best friend and La Salle defensive backfield teammate joined him in the Buckeyes’ 2021 class. Tuimoloau, Emeka Egbuka, Tristan Leigh, Derrick Davis Jr. and Tywone Malone. (Unless they each somehow were to get a seventh year of eligibility years from now, Johnson and Smith will not be squaring off when the Buckeyes and Tide play each other in 2027 and 2028.). “He’s definitely gonna lose,” Johnson says with a smirk. “I just keep it 100 percent with him,” Johnson said. Both have ties to the Cincinnati area, and need, relationship, and mutual interest resulted in a commitment … Jaylen Johnson and Devonta Smith Part of Ohio State and Alabama Fight for Recruiting Crown, Jack Sawyer Nets Dante Fowler Comparison, Winter Athletes: Extra Year of Eligibility, Prep Tracker: Hicks Leads Alter to Huge W, Ohio State Pulls Away from Nebraska, 52-17, to Win Season Opener, Postgame Presser Bullets: Ryan Day, Justin Fields, Kerry Coombs, Wyatt Davis Dissect Ohio State's 52-17 Win Against Nebraska. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. When trusted recruiting experts like Steve Wiltfong, Bill Kurelic and Allen Trieu, among others, began submitting high-confidence CBs for the Crimson Tide, it was clear that things were all but over. Sawyer could do the same. Whenever the fight does eventually have a winner, Johnson is confident who’s going to win the belt. 400 recruit in the country overall. Future Buckeyes Hyping on Social Media: Despite Devonta Smith’s flip to Alabama, many other OSU commits are all-in and promoting the class of 2021. It’s not just the hypothetical on-field matchup where Johnson believes the Buckeyes will win out over the Tide. Fields on the Field in Nashville: Standout QB and Heisman favorite Justin Fields hit the turf Monday evening, first of the three-day Elite 11 Quarterback Camp. — Devonta Smith (@Prince_Tay_) March 12, 2020 Interestingly enough, La Salle is also the home to current 2021 Buckeye commit Jaylen Johnson , who also plays in the defensive backfield. 1 CB in the 2021 class. Tuimoloau can get to the edge at will, he is phenomenally athletic and he can actually gain weight and possibly play inside as well, if that’s what his body dictates. Despite Devonta Smith’s flip to Alabama, many other OSU commits are all-in and promoting the class of 2021. The nation’s No. The Buckeyes are 1-0 and jumped two spots in the national rankings.