Ohio State football: Buckeyes add O-line depth with Michalski

Ohio State continues to be strong on the recruiting trail, as they add another offensive lineman to the fold.

Ohio State has had an unbelievable recruiting class for the class of 2021. The Buckeyes are just percentage points behind Alabama for the number one recruiting class in the country according to 247 Sports. They got a little bit closer after last night.

The Buckeyes added offensive lineman Zen Michalski from Floyd Central high school in Indiana. Michalski is a three-star offensive lineman who originally committed to Louisville. He just de-committed from Louisville last week and quickly switched his allegiance to Ohio State.

Michalski is very tall at 6’6, but isn’t quite as lean as other big prospects at only 288. He put on a ton of weight last season, so he is filling out his frame quickly. That body transformation certainly is what put Michalski on Ohio State’s radar.

Michalski is a buy-low sell-high prospect. He is someone that can grow into his frame and end up being a really good tackle. He is a very good athlete and moves very well. Given some coaching and time, he could eventually be a solid starter for the Buckeyes down the line.

Right now, Michalski just gives the Bucks some depth on the offensive line. He won’t be contending for a starting spot early in his career but will be someone they can bring along slowly. Because the Buckeyes are so strong up front, he isn’t someone who is needed to make an immediate impact.

Ohio State now has 21 commits in the class of 2021. They are still in contention for some high-level prospects, so they can still improve on their stellar class and overtake Alabama for that number one spot in the recruiting class rankings.