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Relationship with Taver Johnson Key in Jordan Battle’s Commitment to Ohio State

Seemingly lost among all of the excitement surrounding Ohio State’s 2020 recruiting class — with three commitments in a matter of just five days — St. Thomas Aquinas four-star cornerback Jordan Battle became the 13th member of Dynasty ‘19 when he pledged his services to the Buckeyes on Friday afternoon.

Battle’s decision came less than a week after his long-anticipated official visit and coincided with his mother’s birthday.

Jordan Battle and his parents
Jordan Battle and his parents

Ohio State has long been considered the favorite to land the 6-foot-1 and 187-pound Battle, though last weekend’s trip to Columbus was his first.