Justin Scott, the No. 7 overall recruit from the 2024 class, won’t be suiting up for Ohio State next season.
Scott flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Miami on Wednesday. The five-star defensive lineman from Illinois developed a strong connection with Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal.
During a conversation with On3, Scott explained that he couldn’t shake off the feeling that he was destined to play for the Hurricanes.
“Miami never went away,” Scott told On3. “Even after I committed to Ohio State, Miami stayed in the back of my mind. I started talking to the Miami coaches again a couple of weeks ago, and after having a talk with my mom, I made the decision to flip to Miami. I have known for about a week. Once I had that talk with my mom to let her know how I felt and found out she was OK with my decision, then I knew.”
🚨BREAKING🚨 5-star DL Justin Scott has flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Miami🙌
Scott ranks No. 11 NATL. (No. 2 DL) in the 2024 class‼️
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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) November 30, 2023
This is obviously a tough blow to Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class, which is ranked second in the nation, per 247Sports.
Ohio State still has commitments from five-star recruits, such as Jeremiah Smith and Eddrick Houston. This loss will sting for a bit though.