Ohio State currently has the sixth-ranked class in 2023 following Early Signing Day, but that doesn't tell the whole story.
Recruiting rankings can be weird. Depending on what aspect of a team's ranking one looks at, and even which website is being used, differences in opinion can certainly happen and different thoughts can come to mind, whether positive or negative.
Many people use 247Sports’ composite rankings as their go-to source for recruiting. Looking at the team rankings, Ohio State has the sixth-ranked class in 2023, as things currently stand with the early signing period nearing its conclusion.