Ohio State Buckeyes 5-Star DL Commit Justin Scott Flips to Miami Hurricanes

The Ohio State Buckeyes lost a big commitment on Wednesday in five-star Justin Scott

This past July, the Ohio State Buckeyes were barely considered in most projections for five-star St. Ignatius (Chicago, IL)defensive lineman Justin Scott, but defensive line coach Larry Johnson worked his magic.

Scott, the No. 3 defensive lineman in the class of 2024, was projected to go to either Miami or Notre Dame but announced his commitment to the Buckeyes.

Now, however, Scott has changed course, flipping from Ohio State to the Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday night. 

Scott noted the persistence of the Hurricanes even after his commitment to Ohio State, as well as their obvious need for him as some of the main reasons for his flip.

“From the first time they offered me to now they have never changed," Scott told On3. "Even when I committed they still recruited me and emphasized the need for my position there. I’ve built so many strong relationships there as well with everybody on the staff.”

Scott also noted a strong relationship with the coaching staff, and the variety of ways they plan to use him along the front as key factors in his decision. 

“I am closest with Coach Schrum, coach Salavea, coach Cristobal, and coach Taylor,” Scott said. “They plan on using me from the 3 to like 6 so really just playing everywhere on the Dline.”

Even without Scott in the class, the Buckeyes were able to retain their No. 2 spot in the On3 recruiting rankings behind Georgia.

The Buckeyes still have four other five-star commits in the class as of now, including defensive lineman, Eddrick Houston.