Signed: Luke Montgomery anchors 2023 offensive line haul
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: Luke Montgomery has signed with the Buckeyes.
COLUMBUS — Luke Montgomery saw the vision that new offensive line coach Justin Frye had in February.
Montgomery committed to the Buckeyes on Feb. 17 and now nine months later, he’s put pen to paper to see that vision turn into work.
Montgomery officially signed with the Buckeyes on Wednesday as part of the December Signing Period.
What does it mean for Ohio State? Let’s break it down.
Who is Luke Montgomery?
Luke Montgomery is a 6-foot-5, 285-pound offensive lineman who committed to the Buckeyes on Feb. 17, 2022. His other top schools included Michigan, Clemson, Notre Dame and Oklahoma.
On3 Consensus Rankings: Four-star, No. 41 overall, No. 2 IOL, No. 1 Ohio
On3 Ranking: Four-star, No. 30 overall, No. 2 IOL, No. 1 Ohio
Hometown: Findlay, Ohio
High School: Findlay
Montgomery isn’t just one of the most talented prospects in the class, he’s one of the most talented and athletic prospects to sign to Ohio State under head coach Ryan Day in some time. He has a quick step on his kick slides but also makes plenty of blocks in space on screens — something Ohio State fans know all too well about.
The top-rated Ohio prospect leads the offensive line haul for Frye. He is also one of three Ohioans in the offensive line class joining Austin Siereveld and Josh Padilla. Offensive tackle Miles Walker rounds out the class.
How did Montgomery end up at Ohio State?
For a lot of the prospects that commit to Ohio State, they always mention the culture and the brotherhood that’s associated with the program.
And that’s no exception with Montgomery.
“I have taken countless visits to Ohio State and it is 100% a brotherhood,” Montgomery told On3 Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons shortly after he committed to Ohio State. “The culture fits me, the environment has everyone so close, and it has always felt like home to me.
“The fans I get to play in front of are great, the players I get to play with are special, this is like a dream coming true for me.”
Luke Montgomery Scouting Report
Athletic multi-positional jumbo athlete who projects as a high-upside offensive lineman long-term. Plays all over both lines of scrimmage for his high school team. Shows some of the best movement skills among offensive line prospects in the 2023 cycle. An effortless mover to the second level, showing quick feet and fluidity. Plays offensive line with the athleticism of a Power 5 defensive lineman. Employs considerable core strength and pop in his hands as a block finisher. Plays with impressive effort level and stamina considering his role as a two-way player. Relatively lean with the frame to add considerable weight once in a Power 5 strength program. Could project at multiple spots on the offensive line in college due to his versatile skill set and movement skills.
