Ohio State gets crystal ball prediction to land four-star lineman out of North Carolina
Ohio State is just a week removed from its annual Spring Game that gave fans a glimpse of what the future holds in Columbus. While Buckeye Nation watched with anticipation, a slew of recruits got a chance to see firsthand what their future could be in Scarlet and Gray.
One of those in attendance was PJ Dean, a four-star prospect who could play on either the offensive or defensive line. Steve Wiltfong of On3 gave a prediction for Dean to land with Georgia just a few weeks ago, but after another visit to OSU, that prediction has now been flipped in favor of Ohio State.
Dean is in a unique situation as most guys at this level have a set position. Dean is a Top 10 offensive line prospect, and a Top 100 overall player according to 247sports. However, it seems as if the Buckeyes are recruiting the North Carolina native to play for Larry Johnson on the defensive line. At this point, it may not matter as long as they can get the kid to commit. It sounds like he's the kind of athlete who can play at a high level wherever he's needed the most.
Dean is down to a final three of Ohio State, Georgia, and South Carolina. It would be another outstanding addition to a class that is already ranked No. 3 in the country.
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