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This morning, Tuesday the 22nd, Ohio State received a commitment from Cincinnati Taft 5-star DE Adolphus Washington over scholarship offers from Michigan State, Cincinnati, Michigan, Alabama, Miami, Kentucky, Oregon and many others. Washington is now the Buckeye's 15th recruit in the class of 2012.
Washington said during the conference that he made his final decision after his official visit to Ohio State for the Wisconsin game, where Braxton Miller threw a Hail Mary to win the game. When asked what he thought about playing for Urban Meyer, he didn't take any bait and simply said "I hope so". Washington also becomes the first 5-star prospect in the Buckeyes’ 2012 recruiting class. You can read more on him here.
Adolphus has a very realistic shot at playing and maybe even starting as a true freshman when he comes in. Washington was a varsity starter his freshman year at Cincinnati Roger Bacon. He transferred to Taft for his junior season and made 101 tackles with 15 sacks. As a junior, Washington racked up 119 tackles and 17 sacks. He made 90 tackles with 23.5 sacks during his senior season and hopes to add some serious depth to this defensive line next year.
When he comes to Ohio State he wants to major in nursing. With the addition of Washington the Buckeyes now have 15 verbal commitments for a recruiting class that is expected to number at least 19 come National Signing Day.
Washington's teammate however, 3-star wide receiver Dwayne Stanford, announced he has committed to Oregon over scholarship offers from Ohio State, Cincinnati, LSU and many others.
While not getting Stanford might affect some other recruit's decisions, Washington's commitment stands out by far as the best get for Ohio State recruiting in awhile. It's a huge pick up, and might sway Urban Meyer even more out of retirement.
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