Ohio State lands another top-100 prospect with the commitment of four-star 2025 defensive end Zion Grady.
Johnson offered Grady in February, shortly after the 6-foot-4, 235-pound product decommitted from Alabama following Nick Saban's retirement. Grady took two visits to OSU, one in May and the other this weekend where he was sold on the Buckeyes' developmental plan for him. OSU faced fierce competition from Auburn, Florida State, Tennessee and Miami for Grady's commitment, but the Buckeyes won out in the end.
There's no doubt about Grady's pass-rushing capabilities and his ability to create chaos for opposing offenses. In his junior season, Grady recorded 87 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 22 quarterback hits, 11 sacks and an interception. As as sophomore, he racked up 108 tackles, 27 quarterback hits, 22 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three blocked field goals.
Grady has a quick first step and the power to complement his speed, making him a mismatch for the majority of offensive tackles he’s faced in the Alabama prep circuit. He's lined up both as a standing edge and in the traditional three-point stance with his hand in the ground. There are no shortage of pass-rush moves in Grady's arsenal, as he consistently sends offensive linemen scrambling following his spin moves.
His instincts at the line of scrimmage are above average and he can often find himself in opposing backfields before the play has fully developed on offense. He's also been a proven disruptor on special teams, blocking multiple field goals across his three high school seasons.
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