Ohio State Buckeyes Sign Class of 2021 Offensive Lineman Donovan Jackson

One of the top offensive lineman, Donovan Jackson from Bellaire, Texas, makes it official and signs with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have officially signed offensive lineman DONOVAN JACKSON.

JACKSON PROFILE

Hometown: Bellaire, Texas
High School: Episcopal

Height: 6-4
Weight: 308

Offers: Alabama, Baylor, Colorado, Duke, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Houston, Kansas, LSU, Memphis, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin

Verbal Commitment Date: January 8, 2020

Recruited By: Greg Studrawa

SI99 Rank: No. 31 Overall
ESPN: 4-star - No. 68 Overall
Composite: 5-star - No. 17 Overall
247Sports: 5-star - No. 6 Overall
Rivals: 5-star - No. 13 Overall

OHIO STATE OFFICIAL BIO AND STATS

The highest-rated offensive linemen in Ohio State’s class … a five-star prospect according to 247Sports and the nation’s No. 1-rank guard … the No. 1 player in the state of Texas and the No. 17 overall player regardless of position … ranked No. 31 in Sports Illustrated’s list of the 100 best players in this year’s class … selected for the Army All-American Bowl … named the 2020 All-USA high school preseason team by USA Today … a SI.com All-American … started as a freshman at left tackle for Houston Christian High School before transferring to Episcopal … took home offensive line MVP honors at The Opening in July of 2019 … helped Episcopal win the Southwest Preparatory Conference 4A title as a junior … is the son of Melanie and Todd Jackson.

SI ALL-AMERICAN EVALUATION

Jackson boasts the power, quickness and disposition to see the field early in Columbus. Could begin a career at guard before shifting outside to tackle upon cleaning up pass protection. Potential multi-year starter and future NFL draft pick when all is said and done.

JOHN GARCIA, SI ALL-AMERICAN, ON JACKSON

One of the top prospects in America regardless of position, Jackson is a menacing offensive lineman with balanced traits. He has the length and athleticism to hold his own on the edge along with the grit and pure power to clear running lanes. Polished footwork and a great motor make him project as one of the safer bets in the trenches.

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