Four-Star CB Bryce West commits to Ohio State

Four-star cornerback Bryce West of Cleveland (OH) Glenville High announced his commitment to Ohio State Saturday afternoon.

The 6-foot, 186 pounder chose the Buckeyes over Michigan.

West on why he chose Ohio State

“Just me being here so many times I could picture myself in Scarlet and Grey,” West said. “Me being an Ohio kid, it seemed like the best place for me as a person and player. It fits me so well. And seeing they’re a top 4 program every year, not many schools can really say that. The developmental piece also stands out. They bring the best coaches and players in every year.

The Ohio defensive back joins coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes’ top 3 class in the 2024 team rankings. He is accompanied by five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, five-star wide receiver Mylan Graham, and others.

Bryce West Scouting Summary

“Physical corner with tremendous mirror ability who is not afraid to lay the wood. Shows excellent ball skills and does an outstanding job of finding the football in-phase. Twitchy athlete who is comfortable playing press and press-bail coverage. Serious weapon in the return game on kickoff and punt. Ran 7.01 in the 60m in 2022. And also ran 10.91 in the 100m and 22.22 in the 200m in 2021. Solid lowers, will naturally add more mass to his uppers as he physically develops.”

West ranks as the No. 56 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 6 cornerback and the No. 2 player in the state of Ohio.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $133K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Personal Life (via On3)

“Growing up, Bryce West always felt he belonged on the biggest stage of football. That belief grew largely because West was one of the top youth football players in Cleveland. “A lot of people told me I was going to grow up and be great,” West told the Columbus Dispatch. “I’ve just had to prove them right. I can do it all. I play with no fear.” His coach – Ohio football coaching legend Tedd Ginn Sr. – says West’s done that and then some. Ginn started watching West when he was 8 years old, and even though he had to still learn a lot when he arrived at Glenville High School, it was clear that West was special. “Athletically, he’s a freak,” Ginn said. “I think once he gets into a program that can really teach him and give him all the understanding about football… I think that his potential is off the roof. He’s still coming. It takes a lot to be great. That’s what I try to tell him all the time.”