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Kayden McDonald Brings College-Ready Size and Potential to Be A Difference-Making Nose Tackle to Ohio State

One of two true defensive tackles in Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class, Kayden McDonald (ranked as the No. 35 defensive lineman and No. 260 overall prospect in the cycle) is one of two players from Georgia in the Buckeyes' 2023 class (along with tight end Jelani Thurman) and the second player in three years from North Gwinnett High School to become a Buckeye, joining former high school teammate and current OSU cornerback Jordan Hancock.

Kayden McDonald

  • Size: 6-3/310
  • Position: DT
  • School: North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Georgia)
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  • Composite Rank: #35 DL
  • Overall Rank: #260

How He Became A Buckeye

Ohio State began recruiting McDonald in September 2021, but his recruitment slowed down for a few months following his first visit to Columbus on Oct.