have landed four elite recruits, including a pair of five-stars in running back Jordon Davison and cornerback Dorian Brew - both of who were being highly pursued byfor yet another elite recruit in Winton Woods . However, EDGE Justin Hill shocked many when he decided to verbally commit to Alabama instead.
Milford quarterback Austin Hardin runs out of the would-be tackle of Winton Woods' Justin Hill at the Winton Woods vs. Milford Eastern Cincinnati Conference football game, Oct. 7, 2022. / Geoff Blankenship for The Enquirer / USAin a decision that surprised many. It was highly-anticipated that Hill will pick Ohio State to fulfill a life-long dream.
Hill, who ranks as the No. 48 player in the country, the No. 6 edge rusher, and the No. 4 player in Ohio per the On3 Industry Ranking, and was seen as a major Ohio State lean heading into his decision with the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine giving the Buckeyes a 94.4-percent chance to land the four-star talent.
Hill made his choice coming off of a string of four official visits. He started with a trip to Columbus on May 31, followed by visits to USC on June 7, Alabama on June 14, and Per 247Sports, Hill had 36 tackles,16 Tackles for loss, 13 sacks and two forced fumbles in his junior campaign, as well as 42 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and one interception as a sophomore.