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Zion Grady Commits to Ohio State, Boosting Top-Ranked 2025 Recruiting Class

Grady, a four-star defensive end from Alabama, joins an already star-studded defensive lineup for the Buckeyes.

Charles Henderson's Zion Grady (6) celebrates a stop during the AHSAA Super 7 football Class 5A state championship at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Ramsay leads Charles Henderson 20-13.
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Overview

  • Grady is the No. 45 player in the ESPN 300 and the No. 7 defensive end in his class.
  • He decommitted from Alabama following Nick Saban's departure and chose Ohio State over Tennessee and Florida State.
  • Grady is the 14th ESPN 300 commit for Ohio State's 2025 class and the fourth-highest prospect in the group.
  • Ohio State now has five top-50 commits for 2025, more than any other program in this recruiting cycle.
  • Grady's commitment marks a rare high school recruit from Alabama joining Ohio State directly.