The potential influence of three-star defensive lineman Eric Mensah on Ohio State’s defensive front.
In the 2024 signing class, Ohio State’s focus on recruiting defensive ends has been prominent, overshadowing their efforts in recruiting defensive tackles, which haven’t received as much attention.
This is mainly due to the fact that only one member of the defensive line class was designated to play on the interior.
Coach Ryan Day highlighted this during signing day, mentioning a standout prospect from Mountain View High School in Virginia, who attended camp and impressed defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Day emphasized the recruit’s strong family background and versatility, having played multiple positions in high school.
Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 290 pounds, Mensah is capable of playing both interior tackle positions. Despite being rated lower in the recruiting rankings (No. 784 in the 247Sports composite rankings), Mensah joins a program already boasting talent on the defensive line. He faces the challenge of proving his worth and making an impact among more highly touted prospects.
