College football recruiting: Ohio State loses 4-star to Alabama

Virtually a yr in the past, Ty Lockwood was an Ohio State commit and poised to play his school soccer profession for the Buckeyes. Now, he is heading to the SEC.

Lockwood introduced he de-committed from Ohio State and confirmed his official pledge to the Alabama Crimson Tide as an alternative.

“To begin with, I am grateful for Ohio State, the teaching employees and the Buckeye gamers and followers. I’ve plenty of respect for this system and the group,” Lockwood mentioned in his announcement. 

“I have been all in with Buckeye Nation, so this determination and announcement is tough for me. After a lot dialogue and prayer, my household and I’ve determined that it could be finest to de-commit from Ohio State College.

“I take dedication and loyalty very critically, however it’s the precise alternative I must make for my future and my household. With that being mentioned, I am flipping my dedication to the College of Alabama. I look ahead to what the long run brings and the way I can develop as a participant and particular person below coach Saban and coach Cox. Roll Tide!”

Alabama employed Joe Cox as its new tight ends coach in February, and never lengthy afterwards, Cox was reaching out to Lockwood.

Lockwood charges because the No. 9 tight finish within the nation, in response to the On3 Consensus Recruiting Rankings, and the No. 132 participant nationally.

The participant was comfortable together with his pledge to Ohio State, however was contemplating Alabama extra after attending video games within the fall and because the summer season progressed.

Lockwood’s departure from Ohio State marks the second distinguished de-commitment for the Buckeyes in latest days.

Consensus 4-star cornerback Dijon Johnson additionally introduced he determined towards attending Ohio State with Florida rising as the favourite to signal him as an alternative.

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