Potential to see additional shakeup, it won’t be just on the losing side as the Buckeyes fully expect to add to their class as well this late in the process. With the early signing period about a week away, this staff has plenty going on, but Wednesday gave some positive news that at least one potential flip candidate is shutting things down and sticking with his Ohio State pledge despite the pursuit of other schools.
Four-star receiver Quincy Porter has seen his name in the headlines as of late as multiple schools tried to steal him away from the Buckeyes, the most notable being Penn State. Porter was in Happy Valley for an unofficial just a few weekends ago, and that certainly helped fuel the story that he could be a real threat to leave his Ohio State commitment.
On Wednesday, word from 247Sports came public that Porter was done entertaining other schools and was quoted as saying, “I am signing with Ohio State on December 4.” A big time win for the Buckeyes and Hartline, keeping the No. 56 player nationally and ninth best receiver in the class per the 247Sports Composite is right in line with how you want to finish a class.
One of the better play-making receivers in the country, it makes sense for schools like Penn State to try and swoop in late, but there’s no denying what playing this position at Ohio State can do for these players. Regardless of the last few weeks, Porter is locked in and will be a Buckeye officially come next week.