Wheel Is Up: And The Ohio Guys Aren’t Joking A1 Five Star 280 Pounds Jordan Watkins Fully Commit To Ohio State After Rejecting Alabama,Penn State…

Wheel Is Up: And The Ohio Guys Aren’t Joking

The moment Jordan Watkins stepped off the plane at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, he knew this was it. This wasn’t just another recruiting visit—this was home. At 6’5″ and 280 pounds, the five-star defensive lineman from Pennsylvania had been courted by every major program in the country. Alabama rolled out the red carpet. Penn State pitched the legacy angle. But deep down, he always felt drawn to Ohio State.

When he arrived at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, Ryan Day and defensive line coach Larry Johnson greeted him with knowing smiles. The Buckeye staff had been relentless, and now, they sensed victory. The air buzzed with excitement, and Jordan could feel the energy. This was more than football. This was a movement.

Later that evening, seated at a table with his family and close friends, Jordan took a deep breath. The cameras were rolling. The hats were laid out in front of him—Alabama, Penn State, and Ohio State. He reached for the Buckeyes’ scarlet and gray, then looked up with a grin.

“Wheel is up,” he said, slipping on the hat. “I’m a Buckeye.”

The room erupted. His family cheered. His high school coach wiped a tear from his eye. On social media, the Ohio State faithful went wild. The Ohio guys weren’t joking—Jordan Watkins was officially a

Buckeye.