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Ohio State Lands Flip of Rivals No. 2 CB Jay Timmons From Florida State

He pointed to the Buckeyes' defense as the reason for his switch.

Head Football Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes is seen during warmups before a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Overview

  • Jay Timmons, a Gibsonia (Pa.) Pine-Richland standout, decommitted from Florida State and committed to Ohio State less than a month before the early signing period.
  • Rivals ranks Timmons as the No. 2 cornerback and No. 29 overall prospect in the 2026 class.
  • Timmons visited Columbus for Ohio State’s win over Penn State and praised the atmosphere and fan loyalty, saying the experience helped seal his decision.
  • The son of former FSU All-American and 11-year NFL linebacker Lawrence Timmons, he becomes commitment No. 23 in Ohio State’s 2026 class.
  • On3 reports the addition bumps Ohio State up to No. 8 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, with secondary coach Tim Walton credited as the lead recruiter while analysts call it a setback for FSU’s recruiting momentum.