Miles Lockhart has the skill set and instincts to develop into an impactful slot cornerback for Ohio State’s secondary.
Better Know A Buckeye is our look at every member of Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class and how they became Buckeyes as they prepare to begin their OSU careers this fall.) would have been the crown jewel at cornerback in the 2024 class. For Ohio State, Lockhart’s ranking paled in comparison to his classmates at the position,. But Lockhart could prove to be a hidden gem for the Buckeyes, particularly at the slot cornerback position that Lockhart was recruited to play in Tim Walton’s secondary.
"Every school I go to, I just try to compare like, what they have and what they can offer," Lockhart told Eleven Warriors in February of comparing OSU to other schools."They just can compete with anybody, obviously they compete for national championships every year, they can give me the education I need. If I go on to the NFL, they'll give me the chance to develop me. It's just a great atmosphere to be in and a great place to be. They offer you a lot of opportunities.
Throughout his time in high school, Lockhart showed impressive athleticism and coverage skills while also proving his physicality by being a strong tackler, which Ohio State wants in a slot cornerback.“I definitely want to get my black stripe off first in my position group,” Lockhart said. “I want to stay on top of academics and fight for my spot, really. I just want to compete every day.”
Given that Jordan Hancock will be manning the slot/nickel cornerback starting job in 2024, Lockhart's first season in Columbus will likely be a redshirt year as he develops his body and adjusts to the speed of the college game. Lockhart says his biggest goal for his Ohio State career is to help the Buckeyes get back to beating Michigan.
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