Extremely Coveted DE Trajen Odom Commits To Ohio State

Trajen Odom‘s determination is in.

Odom, the No. 22-ranked strongside defensive finish within the nation out of Matthews (N.C.) Weddington Excessive, dedicated to Ohio State on Friday. Oregon and USC had been different finalists for the 6-foot-5, 270-pounder initially from the West Coast.

The Buckeyes edged out the competitors after an extended month of official visits and a number of other important sit-downs with coaches alongside the way in which.

“From speaking to my mother and father and my household, I narrowed issues right down to the small components of every college and the place was the perfect soccer match,” Odom informed Rivals.

“It was a extremely onerous determination. Between USC, Ohio State and Oregon, I simply all the time went forwards and backwards with the professionals and the cons. It was a tough journey, however what was telling to me was having these shut connections, real connections with the Ohio State coaches.”

Odom spent June 14-16 weekend formally visiting Columbus and furthering his connections with the Buckeyes’ coaches. That features lead recruiter and DL coach Larry Johnson and in addition head coach Ryan Day.

“Going again was loopy,” he began. “His background, the manufacturing of fellows, and the entire time build up that relationship and having it with him … that is one thing you simply cannot move up.”

“I actually just like the plans they’ve for me. I can see myself in that state of affairs at Ohio State.”

Day’s presence was felt throughout Odom’s official go to.

“Coach Day has plans to raise their championship-wining program,” Odom defined. “With Ohio State, it is about growth. They seem to be a successful program, competing for championships, and that is the place I see myself.”

“The tradition there, the brotherhood, it is a true household really feel. I do know all of the coaches and the employees are gonna handle me. Life after soccer, that is an enormous piece at Ohio State. They’re gonna get me proper in no matter I wish to do.”