The weekend got off to a BOOMing start for the Ohio State Buckeyes as they picked up a commitment from four-star, 2021 wide-receiver Jayden Ballard on Friday afternoon. The Massillon native made is pledge official on Twitter.
Ballard currently ranks as the 125th best prospect in the country, according to 247Sports Composite Rankings. He is currently slotted in as the fifth best player from the state of Ohio, and the 22nd WR nationally in the 2021 class.
In addition to the Buckeyes, Ballard also had offers from Notre Dame, Michigan State, Penn State, and others; although he was long expected to commit to the in-state powerhouse.