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Ohio State started its 2019 class with a bang.
The Buckeyes’ first verbal pledge came from five-star offensive tackle Doug Nester, who announced his commitment with this video:
I’m committed to…. pic.twitter.com/GKHW0S4x9o
— Doug Nester (@Freshie74) August 5, 2017
Nester is the No. 3 offensive tackle and the No. 36 recruit overall in the 2019 class. He’s also the top-rated recruit from the state of West Virginia.
The 6-5 1/2, 295 pound Huntington, Wv. native has plenty of big time offers. Alabama, Florida, Tennessee and others already offered Nester.
Nester has been a frequent unofficial visitor this offseason. He made four trips to Columbus already.
Ohio State is working on the No. 1 recruiting class in 2018, according to the 247sports rankings. It’s early, but the Buckeyes are off to a similar start in 2019.
Connor O'Gara is the senior national columnist for Saturday Tradition. He's a member of the Football Writers Association of America. After spending his entire life living in B1G country, he moved to the South in 2015.