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4-star defensive lineman commits to Ohio State football
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jarquez Carter has committed to Ohio State football, becoming the sixth defensive lineman in the Buckeyes 2025 recruiting class.
Like the other five commitments for defensive line coach Larry Johnson, Carter is a four-star prospect, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. The defensive tackle’s top five included Florida, Penn State, Central Florida, Miami and Ohio State.
Carter (6-foot-2, 284 pounds) is a product of Newberry, Florida, where he attends Newberry High School. He is the No. 394 player in the country and the No. 42 prospect at his position.
Ohio State’s 2025 class remains the nation’s best, though Alabama isn’t far behind.
Ohio State’s 2025 defensive line commitments
· Zahir Mathis: Four-star prospect out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
· Zion Grady: Four-star prospect out of Enterprise, Alabama.
· London Merritt: Four-star prospect out of Bradenton, Florida.
· Maxwell Roy: Four-star prospect out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
· Trajen Odom: Four-star prospect out of Matthews, North Carolina.
· Jarquez Carter: Four-star prospect out of Newberry, Florida.
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