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Ohio State named finalist for 4-star OL out of Texas

Spenser Davis

By Spenser Davis

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Ohio State is one of just a few teams remaining for one of the best offensive linemen in Texas.

Daniel Cruz, a 4-star OL prospect from the Lone Star State, announced his top 4 programs on Thursday. The Buckeyes made the cut alongside Texas, Oklahoma and Texas A&M.

Here’s his announcement:

Cruz is a big-time target for Ohio State. He’s the No. 274 overall player and the No. 18 interior offensive lineman in the country for the class of 2024, per 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s also the No. 49 player from the state of Texas.

He attends Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas. He’s listed at 6-foot-4, 295 pounds.

Texas has become an important state for Ohio State’s recruiting strategy. The Buckeyes already have 2 commitments from the state of Texas in this cycle. Ohio State has signed 3 player from the Lone Star State over the past 2 classes.

So far in the class of 2024, Ohio State is off to a great start. The Buckeyes have commitments from 13 prospects and own the nation’s No. 4-ranked class.

Here are some highlights from Cruz’s junior season:

Spenser Davis

Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.