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5-star 2025 DB announces decommitment from Ohio State
By Andrew Olson
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A year after committing to Ohio State, Jontae Gilbert has had a change of heart. The 5-star safety out of Atlanta, Georgia has backed off his pledge to the Buckeyes.
Gilbert shared his decommitment decision with Hayes Fawcett of On3.
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Gilbert’s listed measurements are 6-1, 175 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Gilbert is rated 5-stars, the No. 2 safety, No. 6 recruit in the state of Georgia and No. 25 prospect in the Class of 2025.
OSU was among the first handful of teams to extend a scholarship offer to Gilbert. Since his commitment to Ohio State, Gilbert has picked up numerous offers. Michigan State, Georgia, Tennessee, Miami, Florida State, South Carolina, USC, Texas A&M, Alabama, Florida, LSU, Auburn, NC State and Colorado are currently in the mix.
Gilbert was in Columbus on April 5. Since then, he has taken visits to Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Tennessee, NC State, USC and Alabama.
Prospects in the 2025 recruiting class won’t be signing until December 2024. We’ll see what’s next for Gilbert.
A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.