A commitment used to mean something in college football.
Once a prospect chose a school, he'd put on his own recruiting cap in hopes of bringing all kinds of elite talent with him to the next level. But in the 2017 recruiting cycle alone, nearly 800 prospects reopened their recruitment at one time or another — be it a coaching change, better offers or another commitment player at their position that influenced their decision.
No matter the reason, it's becoming increasingly difficult for schools to hold on to commitments from prospects.
Ohio State wasn't spared, either, and saw its fair share of turnover in its most recent recruiting cycle.