When four-star defensive tackle Hero Kanu announced his decision to commit to Ohio State on Jan. 8 at the All-American Bowl, the German-born standout told the public what Ryan Day and the Buckeyes had already known for a few weeks.
Kanu, who has lived in California for a little over two years and played for Santa Margarita Catholic (Rancho Santa Margarita, California), silently signed during the early signing period but waited a few weeks to make the official announcement. Using hindsight as a benefit, it was easy to see why Day was so confident at his press conference on Dec.