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Miles Lockhart’s Skill Set and Instincts Make Him A Natural Fit at Slot Cornerback for Ohio State’s Secondary

Better Know A Buckeye is our look at every member of Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class and how they became Buckeyes as they prepare to begin their OSU careers this fall.

For many programs across the country, Miles Lockhart (No. 34 cornerback, No. 399 overall) would have been the crown jewel at cornerback in the 2024 class. For Ohio State, Lockhart’s ranking paled in comparison to his classmates at the position, Aaron Scott Jr. and Bryce West. But Lockhart could prove to be a hidden gem for the Buckeyes, particularly at the slot cornerback position that Lockhart was recruited to play in Tim Walton’s secondary.