5-Star OLB Baron Browning Commits To Ohio State Buckeyes


Five-star outside linebacker Baron Browning committed to Ohio State Thursday night, giving the Buckeyes 16 total commits in the 2017 recruiting class. 


A day after Urban Meyer’s Buckeyes lost a 4-star commit, they replaced him with a 5-star prospect.

Baron Browning, the No. 2 outside linebacker and No. 25 overall player in the nation, committed to Ohio State Thursday night, giving the Buckeyes 16 total commits. Ohio State now moves back up from No. 4 to No. 2 in the 2017 recruiting class rankings.

The Kennedale, Texas prospect released a statement regarding his decision.

“Football has taken me places I never imagined before, and I’m forever grateful for the lord blessing me with this opportunity, not to mention all the great people I’ve met and the relationships I’ve built that I know will last a lifetime. I’d like to say thank you to my coaches, my teammates, my family, my school, my community, my teachers, my parents, and last but not least Fort Worth. I can’t describe how much joy I have for being where I’m from. It has made me the man I am today. I’ve learned valuable lessons, life morals from my city, but I’ve also witnessed my city trap great people from reaching their full potential. It’s a blessing and a curse some might say to be where I’m from, but I know it’s all a part of God’s plan for me. Growing up, all I knew was Fort Worth, but I think it’s time for me to spread my wings. With that being said, I would like to announce my commitment to the Ohio State University. When it all came down to it, I truly felt like this was the place for me to grow as a person, athlete and student.”

Browning’s pledge to Ohio State comes a day after he received an in-home visit from Meyer and some other Buckeyes assistants.

At 6-foot-4, 230 lbs Browning is extremely athletic and well rounded as a linebacker. He has the versatility to play on the edge or in the middle of the second level and will give the Buckeyes plenty of options to move him around on defense.

Note: Scout rankings and ratings used in this article.

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