Ohio State Lands St. Thomas Aquinas Cornerback Jaden Carey
It boosts the Buckeyes’ concentrated defensive recruiting push by adding a versatile prospect drawn to the staff’s NFL development track.
Overview
- Jaden Carey publicly committed to Ohio State in a 247Sports live announcement on Wednesday, choosing the Buckeyes over Miami and Auburn.
- Carey is the 15th pledge in Ohio State’s 2027 class and the second cornerback commitment in four days following in-state corner Deontay Malone.
- Recruiting services differ on Carey’s ranking—Rivals lists him as a four-star at No. 463 overall while the 247Sports Composite slots him lower—which highlights variability in public evaluations.
- Coaches including cornerbacks coach Tim Walton and the program’s emphasis on NFL-style development were key reasons Carey cited for his choice.
- A multi-sport athlete from St. Thomas Aquinas with college-ready production and track speed, Carey strengthens a pipeline Ohio State values as it pursues at least one more cornerback with decisions expected in coming weeks.