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Five-Star Offensive Tackle David Sanders Jr. Includes Ohio State in His Final Four Schools, Will Commit on Aug. 17

Ohio State's top remaining target in the 2025 recruiting class has set a decision date.

Five-star 2025 offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. released a final four schools list on Sunday consisting of Ohio State, Tennessee, Georgia and Nebraska. He'll announce his college decision on Aug. 17.

FINAL 4 WHERES HOME pic.twitter.com/fVVazg8ast

— David Sanders Jr. (@DavidLSandersJr) July 7, 2024

It's been no secret that the recruitment of Sanders is pivotal to the Buckeyes' 2025 class. Not only could Ohio State use a player of his caliber because of a few recruiting shortcomings with premier offensive tackles in previous cycles, but if Sanders opts to play for one of his other three finalists, there isn't a clear backup option the Buckeyes could pivot to at his position.