Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes received a commitment from one of the top defensive backs in the nation this week. 2023 All-American Calvin Simpson-Hunt from Waxahachie High School in Texas has verbally committed to the Buckeyes. According to 247Sports, Simpson-Hunt is a four-star prospect.
Committed to THE Ohio State University 🌰⭕️ #BIA pic.twitter.com/w57zl0s0z2
— Calvin Simpson-Hunt (@CSimpsonHunt) June 30, 2022
Past Buckeyes to participate in the All-American Bowl includes the likes of Ezekiel Elliott, Marshon Lattimore, and Devin Brown.
Only 100 football players receive the honor of putting on the All-American Bowl jersey each year. Each player selected to participate will culminate their high school careers at the All-American Bowl.
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