Five-Star Plus+ QB Tavien St. Clair signs with Ohio State

Ohio State has locked in its quarterback of the future and the centerpiece of its 2025 recruiting class.

Bellefontaine (Ohio) Five-Star Plus+ quarterback Tavien St. Clair signed with the Buckeyes on Wednesday — during the first day of the Early Signing Period.

St. Clair pledged originally to Ryan Day and Co. in June 2023, when he chose them over Louisville, Toledo, Florida and others. He exploded up the rankings in the 18 months since.

And he checks in as the nation’s No. 2 overall prospect and No. 2 QB, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Since his commitment, the 6-foot-3, 225-pounder has been a vocal recruiter for the Buckeyes, leading the charge as they look to lock in another top-5 recruiting class under Day’s watch.

Scout’s Take on Tavien St. Clair

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

“St. Clair is a smooth 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-3.75, 225 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Added 15 pounds during his junior year. Looks like the most physically-developed top quarterback in the 2025 cycle. Has smooth and tight mechanics as a passer. Touts an easily replicable release. Consistently throws a tight spiral. Mechanical foundation makes him a naturally accurate passer when his timing is right. Has a good arm and does not have to strain to generate ample velocity on his passes.”

As a senior, St. Clair completed better than 68 percent of his passes, throwing for 2,566 yards and 29 touchdowns with just four interceptions. He added 254 rushing yards and nine more scores on the ground while leading his team to an 8-3 record.