Ohio State 5-star QB commit Tavien St. Clair meets C.J. Stroud on visit
Ohio State quarterback future met Buckeyes quarterback past in Columbus.
Bellefontaine (Ohio) five-star Ohio State quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair met former Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud while on a visit this week.
Stroud, current quarterback for the Houston Texans, was a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist at Ohio State and earned Pro Bowl and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2023.
St. Clair joined Ohio State’s class last June. Hailing from just an hour northwest of Columbus, St. Clair is the top prospect in the state of Ohio for the 2025 recruiting class. He ranks No. 15 nationally and No. 4 among quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
“It started out pretty slow by just introducing ourselves but now I feel like I can talk to them like my high school coach,” St. Clair told Lettermen Row when he committed. “We are just comfortable around each other now so I think that’s probably the biggest growth.”
Tavien St. Clair Scouting Summary
On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about St. Clair as a prospect:
“Pure passer with prototypical physical tools that point to one of the higher developmental upsides among quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at 6-foot-3.5, 210 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand prior to his junior season. Made a considerable jump in development during the off-season between his sophomore and junior years. Has smooth and tight mechanics as a passer. Touts a quick release that is easily replicable. Consistently throws a tight spiral.
“Mechanical foundation makes him a naturally accurate passer. Off to a strong start to his junior season. Doubles as a solid runner who can pick up yards with his legs when called upon. Functional mobility gives him the ability to extend plays. A three-sport athlete, also playing basketball and baseball. Shows above-the-rim bounce on the hardwood. The degree of improvement from his sophomore to junior years is indicative of an ascending prospect.”