Four-Star DL Kayden McDonald commits to Ohio State

Four-star defensive lineman Kayden McDonald of Suwanee (GA) North Gwinnett High announced his commitment to Ohio State Monday evening.

The 6-foot-3, 315 pounder chose the Buckeyes over Michigan, Oklahoma, Florida, and Clemson.

McDonald on why he chose Ohio State

“It’s a blessing,” McDonald said. “All of my schools had great academics and a great staff. I chose Ohio State because of the academics, and feel like I can thrive on and off the field in Columbus. Coach Day and coach Johnson were one of the first schools to believe in me, and they were consistent during the recruiting process. Ohio State has a family atmosphere and great locker room culture. I’ll have an opportunity to go in and compete early, play with the best, be coached by the best and compete for a national championship.”

The Peach State defensive lineman joins coach Day and the Buckeyes’ top 5 class in the 2023 team rankings. He is accompanied by Brandon Inniss, Luke Montgomery, and others.

McDonald ranks as the No. 299 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts all four major recruiting services. He also tabs in as the No. 40 defensive lineman and the No. 27 player in the state of Georgia.