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Leroy Roker’s Athleticism and Playmaking Ability Gives Him Potential to Become Game-Changing Deep Safety As An Upperclassman

Making a name for himself (and getting noticed by Ohio State) during his senior season, Leroy Roker (No. 88 safety, No. 836 overall) was one of two commitments from Florida in Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class, joining wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

Having one of the quietest yet fastest-developing recruitments in the cycle, he climbed more than 400 spots in 247Sports' composite rankings from when he was offered by the Buckeyes to when the safety signed with Ohio State.

How He Became a Buckeye

Leroy Roker

  • Size: 6-1/175
  • Pos: S
  • School: Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, FL)
  • Composite Rating: u2605u2605u2605
  • Composite Rank: #836 (#88 S)

A late-bloomer in the 2024 class, Ohio State gave Roker an offer on Oct.