Texas offensive tackle Donovan Jackson released his top-12 list Monday, and Ohio State was included among a group that also included Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Texas.
That’s significant for the Buckeyes in the No. 7 2021 offensive tackle’s recruitment because the staff has changed completely from the primary recruiters he was dealing with since receiving his offer in eighth grade. That offer was extended by Greg Schiano, and Jackson also had a good relationship with Urban Meyer.
But he was in Columbus from Bellaire, Texas, in April for the Ohio State spring game, and it left a lasting impression for the 6-foot-4, 308-pound lineman.