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LIVE BLOG: Coverage Of Ohio State Football’s 2022 Early Signing Period

The Buckeyes are expecting signed letters of intent from at least 20 prospects on Wednesday.
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LIVE BLOG: Coverage Of Ohio State Football’s 2022 Early Signing Period
LIVE BLOG: Coverage Of Ohio State Football’s 2022 Early Signing Period

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Welcome to the first day of the Early Signing Period, which runs through Friday.

Ohio State is expected to sign at least 20 of the nation’s top prospects today, including seven in-state players, as well as four from Florida, three from Georgia and one apiece from Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Dakota and Texas.

Recruits can begin sending in their National Letter of Intent as early as 7 a.m. Once the Buckeyes acknowledge the signing, BuckeyesNow will publish an article and share the link in the thread below.

Each story will have all of the vital information about Ohio State’s newest signees, as well as a recap of their recruitment and an evaluation of what they’ll bring to the program on the field.

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Head coach Ryan Day will then hold a press conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center at 12:30 p.m. to address the signings, as well as preview the upcoming College Football Playoff semifinal matchup with Georgia.

That said, stay tuned to BuckeyesNow throughout the day for the latest news regarding the Buckeyes as they look to sign another top-10 class.

10:10 a.m. (Thursday) - It took an extra day, but New Jersey safety Jayden Bonsu – one of the most underrated defensive backs in the country – has signed with Ohio State:

10:34 p.m. - Our five biggest Ohio State-related takeaways from the first day of the Early Signing Period:

7:07 p.m. - Former Rhode Island offensive tackle Ajani Conelius, one of the top players in the transfer portal, has committed to Oregon over Nebraska, Ohio State and Tennessee:

4:32 p.m. - Former Kent State kicker Casey Magyar announced he is transferring to Ohio State as a preferred walk-on:

3:45 p.m. - Venice, Fla., five-star defensive end Damon Wilson committed to Georgia over finalists Alabama and Ohio State:

3:06 p.m. - Ohio State linebacker Teradja Mitchell will reportedly be transferring to Florida following the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff run:

1:09 p.m. - Kayin Lee flips from Ohio State to Auburn, marking the second year in a row the Buckeyes have lost a cornerback commit during the Early Signing Period:

12:15 p.m. - Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco five-star defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei committed to Oregon over finalists Ohio State and USC.

12:15 p.m. - A look at what Ohio State is getting in newest commit Joshua Mickens, who has all of the physical tools needed to play defensive end but also the athleticism to drop back in coverage:

12:08 p.m. - Ohio State has landed an Early Signing Period commitment from 2023 Indianapolis Lawrence Central four-star defensive end Joshua Mickens:

12:03 p.m. - Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star Carnell Tate, one of the most talented and naturally gifted wide receivers in the country, has signed with Ohio State:

10:55 a.m. - Titusville (Fla.) Cocoa four-star safety Cedrick Hawkins, a state champion with great length and natural instincts, has signed with Ohio State:

9:04 a.m. - Waxahachie, Texas, four-star cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt, who is considered one of the most athletic defensive backs in the country, has signed with Ohio State:

8:35 a.m. - Cleveland Glenville four-star linebacker Arvell Reese, who was named the Division IV Defensive Player of the Year after leading the Tarblooders to their first state championship, has signed with Ohio State:

8:21 a.m. - Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic four-star defensive lineman Jason Moore, who hails from the same high school as Chase Young, has signed with Ohio State:

8:09 a.m. - Pierre (S.D.) T.F. Riggs four-star quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, the state's all-time leading passer and a four-time state champion, has signed with Ohio State:

8:06 a.m. - Cincinnati Winton Woods four-star cornerback Jermaine Mathews, a state champion and this year's Division II Defensive Player of the Year, has signed with Ohio State:

8:02 a.m. - Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes four-star tight end Jelani Thurman, an all-around talent with NFL and WNBA bloodlines, has signed with Ohio State:

7:57 a.m. - Greenwich (Conn.) Brunswick School three-star offensive tackle Miles Walker, who has as much potential as anyone in the class, has signed with Ohio State:

7:53 a.m. - Zephyrhills (Fla.) Wiregrass Ranch four-star wide receiver Bryson Rodgers, an Ohio native who wanted nothing more than to come back home, has signed with Ohio State:

7:48 a.m. - Dublin (Ohio) Coffman four-star defensive tackle Will Smith Jr., the son of the late team captain, All-American and national champion Will Smith, has signed with Ohio State:

7:46 a.m. - Rolesville, N.C., four-star wide receiver Noah Rogers, the top-rated player in the Tar Heel State, has signed with Ohio State:

7:42 a.m. - Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage five-star wide receiver Brandon Inniss, one of the most talented and competitive players in the country, has signed with Ohio State:

7:39 a.m. - Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne four-star Joshua Padilla, an all-state offensive lineman and wrestler with a mean streak, has signed with Ohio State:

7:34 a.m. - Suwanee (Ga.) North Gwinnett four-star defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, who once recorded seven sacks in a playoff game, has signed with Ohio State:

7:29 a.m. - Findlay, Ohio, four-star offensive lineman Luke Montgomery, the top-rated player in the state and unquestioned leader of Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class, has signed with the Buckeyes:

7:26 a.m. - Liberty Township (Ohio) Lakota East four-star offensive lineman Austin Siereveld, who was coveted by the likes of Alabama and Notre Dame, has signed with Ohio State:

7:22 a.m. - West Chester (Ohio) Lakota West four-star safety Malik Hartford, who was the Division I Co-Defensive Player of the Year, has signed with Ohio State:

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