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Dexter Lawrence, a five-star DT, will officially visit Ohio State before Dec. 14 decision date: Ohio State football recruiting

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Five-star defensive tackle Rashan Gary of Paramus (N.J.) Catholic should be considered one of Ohio State's top recruiting targets in the 2016 class. However, things are trendy away from the Buckeyes in Gary's recruitment.

So of course there is another five-star defensive tackle in Ohio State's sights.

The other one is Dexter Lawrence of Wake Forest, N.C., who is rated in the 247Sports composite rankings the No. 2 defensive tackle in the country, right behind Gary.

And unlike Gary, Lawrence has already announced his intentions to officially visit Ohio State on Nov.