🏈 Top National Recruit Picks Ohio State Over SEC Powerhouses
Ohio State just struck gold in recruiting—securing the nation’s consensus No. 1 overall football recruit in the class of 2025: Tavien St. Clair, a prototypical 6′4″, 225‑lb quarterback out of Bellefontaine, Ohio.
St. Clair, a Five-Star Rivals MVP and Elite 11 competitor, had his pick of elite offers but opted for Ohio State over other heavyweights, including offers from SEC programs like Tennessee and Louisville .
Rivals’ top ranking of St. Clair wasn’t a blip—he’s been at the top of the 2025 leaderboard since June 2024 , and OSU’s landing is a massive recruiting coup. For head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, this means ending the Big Ten’s quarterback drought and securing a monumental confidence boost for the Buckeyes’ 2025 campaign.
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Why This Matters
Elite Talent Secured: As a five-star QB with razor-sharp pedigree, St. Clair immediately steps into the national spotlight and begins crafting his legacy in Columbus.
Big Ten vs. SEC Recruiting Battle: That he chose OSU over SEC suitors like Tennessee and Louisville underscores a shift in power on the recruiting trail—Ohio State showing it can go toe-to-toe with the traditional Southeastern behemoths.
Program Building: Building around a QB of his talent secures the Buckeyes’ offensive future and sends a signal to future recruits that elite players see OSU as a premiere destination.
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Final Take
Landing a no. 1 QB recruit from right out of the Midwest—but ranked atop the national scene—is as significant as it gets. Ohio State didn’t just add talent; they made a statement that their program belongs in recruiting elite, national-level prospects—even when the SEC comes calling.
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