Washington On3 4-star QB commit Lincoln Kienholz taking official visit to Ohio State

Pierre (S.D.) T.F. Riggs four-star quarterback and Washington commit Lincoln Kienholz is taking an official visit to Ohio State this weekend for the Buckeyes’ game against Michigan. Kienholz confirmed the news with On3 on Monday afternoon.

On3 rates Kienholz higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, he is a four-star recruit, the No. 116 overall prospect and No. 8 quarterback in the country.

“They’re not forcing anything right now,” Kienholz told On3 on Oct. 30 about how Ohio State is recruiting him. “They’re taking things slow right now because they do respect that I’m committed to Washington still, so they’re just gonna keep having conversations with me and then eventually see if I can get up for a visit or a game day.”

The 6-foot-3, 185-pound signal-caller has talked with Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and built a close relationship with quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis, who flew out to watch him in South Dakota. Right now, Kienholz is locked in with the Huskies, but did not rule out his recruitment going in a different direction. Ohio State currently has a commitment from Memphis (Tenn.) Lausanne Collegiate School four-star quarterback Brock Glenn, the No. 389 overall prospect in the 2023 On3 Consensus.

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“I don’t know yet,” Kienholz said. “Potentially, potentially not, it kind of just depends on my relationship with Ohio State and how it goes from there, but I also want to be comfortable with where I’m going and who I’m gonna be with the next four or five years.”

Kienholz is the No. 479 overall prospect and No. 26 quarterback in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also a three-star recruit and the No. 1 player in South Dakota.

Lincoln Kienholz On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Lincoln Kienholz:

“Prolific, accurate passer with a strong multi-sport background and athletic profile. Has unverified height and weight – listed at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds but looks to be shorter. One of the best high school athletes to come out of South Dakota in recent memory. A two-time state champion quarterback and all-state performer in three sports – football, basketball and baseball. Among the more productive quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle. Passed for 3,359 yards and 37 touchdowns against 6 interceptions and rushed for 1,165 yards and 12 more scores as a junior. Off to an even faster start as a senior. Shows the ability to place the football into tight windows at multiple levels of the field.

“Downfield arm strength appears to be good, with throws on video that travel approximately 60 yards in the air. Can change his arm slot to fit throws in windows over the middle of the field. A loose, fluid mover in the pocket and as a runner. A true do-it-all player who also plays defense at times for his high school. One of the top high school basketball players in South Dakota, averaging 19.9 points per game as a junior, while showcasing above-the-rim bounce. Will see a considerable spike in competition at the college level relative to his other blue-chip peers. Is typically the best athlete on the field at the high school level. May need time to adjust to the increased speed of the game once in college and is more of a projection relative to other quarterbacks due to the competition he faces in South Dakota.”