With two five-star recruits, 11 four-star recruits, and eight in the nation’s top 100, the Buckeyes now boast the top 2017 recruiting class.
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Martell visited Ohio State in March while he was committed to Texas A&M. Four-star wide receiver Mannie Netherly, who had been committed to the Aggies at the time, then decommitted as a result of the outburst and several other recruits who had been offered by the school announced they were dropping all consideration for them, too.
Martell’s commitment has further ramifications for A&M. He is the 14th commit in OSU’s ’17 class.
Apparently, Martell liked what he saw and announced his commitment to the Urban Meyer’s program on Sunday night. While a capable passer, Martell is much more of a running threat, more akin to what Braxton Miller brought to the table.
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound Martell is the highest-rated quarterback prospect the Buckeyes have attracted since Braxton Miller signed with the 2011 class. Martell had been committed to Texas A&M before backing away from that pledge in early May. Those tweets caused Corona (Calif.) Centennial receiver Tyjon Lindsey to eliminate A&M among schools he was considering and Crosby receiver Mannie Netherly to decommit from A&M. From the beginning of his recruitment, Martell always said he planned to take all five official visits before making his decision.
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The 2017 Ohio State recruiting class was already ranked number 1 in the nation before Martell’s commitment. “This really puts the Ohio State quarterback position in better shape than any team in the country moving forward”.
