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Ohio State Football: 5 commits in 2018 class who’ll have instant impact

By Shane Lunnen

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes holds up the Cotton Bowl trophy following the 82nd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between USC and Ohio State at AT
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes holds up the Cotton Bowl trophy following the 82nd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between USC and Ohio State at AT /
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3. Taron Vincent, 5-star DT

It is an embarrassment of riches for defensive line coach Larry Johnson Sr. The Buckeyes lose a lot along the defensive front, but they will just reload. One of Johnson’s new guys is defensive tackle Taron Vincent.

Vincent is another five-star recruit for the Buckeyes and ranked No. 1 in the nation at the defensive tackle position. Weighing in at 285 pounds and standing at 6-foot-2, he is an elite player that will add to the history of the Buckeyes success along the defensive front four.

A guy like Vincent is a huge prize for Urban Meyer. Being from Florida, it seemed more likely Vincent would stay in the south. However he developed a great relationship with Meyer and Johnson which ultimately pushed him to Columbus.

Now the relationship could pay dividends. While the defensive line is loaded overall, it is a little less crowded along the interior where Vincent can make an impact. He has a strong push and his size would command double teams from opposing offensive lines. Once he hits the weight room and bulks up, he could be a force to be reckoned with in the Big Ten.

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