Signed: Austin Siereveld bolsters Buckeyes 2023 offensive line class
The Early-Signing Period is here and Ohio State is set to once again bring in one of the country’s best recruiting classes. Lettermen Row is tracking the Buckeyes recruiting news throughout the signing period as 2023 commitments officially join the Ohio State football program. The latest Letter of Intent is in: Austin Siereveld has signed with the Buckeyes.
COLUMBUS — Austin Siereveld made Ohio State wait for his commitment.
But he didn’t make the Buckeyes wait for him to sign his National Letter of Intent, which he did on Wednesday.
Coaching changes affected Siereveld’s timeline, but in the end, Ohio State got his verbal pledge and his signature.
What does it all mean for the Buckeyes? Let’s check it out.
Who is Austin Siereveld?
Austin Siereveld is a 6-foot-5, 320-pound offensive lineman who committed to Ohio State on May 4, 2022. His other top schools were Notre Dame and Alabama.
On3 Consensus Ranking: Four-star, No. 260 overall, No. 17 IOL, No. 7 Ohio
On3 Ranking: Four-star, No. 192 overall, No. 14 IOL, No. 7 Ohio
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
High School: Lakota East
Siereveld was deliberate in taking his time before he made his commitment to Ohio State. He was offered by former offensive line coach Greg Studrawa and former defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs, but both were fired at the conclusion of the 2021 season.
It took time for Siereveld and current offensive line coach Justin Frye to gel while building their relationship, but now the two are familiar with each other.
Siereveld joins Luke Montgomery, Josh Padilla and Miles Walker in the Buckeyes’ 2023 offensive line haul.
How did Siereveld end up at Ohio State?
Despite the coaching change, Siereveld was impressed that Ohio State was on him as earlier as it was.
The Buckeyes were the second Power 5 program to offer him. Before then he only had offers from Ohio, Toledo and Michigan State.
Ohio State projects Siereveld as a guard once he arrives on campus.
Austin Siereveld Scouting Report
Light-footed mauler who excels as a drive blocker. One of the heavier top interior offensive linemen in the 2022 cycle, checking in at 6-foot-5 and over 320 pounds prior to his senior season. Moves very well at his size, turning in an impressive 4.74 second short shuttle time. Transfers those movement skills over to the field where he is a grinding run blocker who dominates opposing defensive linemen at the point of attack. Fires off the ball and plays with very good pad level. Gets underneath the pads of defensive linemen and generates a considerable push. Often finishes blocks with emphasis. Doubles as a basketball player and shows off his footwork in moving to the second level. Does not have high-end length. Will need to continue watching his weight as he’s already at or around an ideal playing weight. A well-rounded interior offensive line prospect who projects as an offensive guard at the college level.
