4-Star QB Air Noland Commits to Ohio State over Alabama, Clemson, Miami

Air Noland, a 4-star quarterback from Georgia, committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday over his other finalists, including Alabama, according to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports.com.

"Of course they have a great coaching staff," Noland said. "[Head coach Ryan] Day, [quarterbacks coach Corey] Dennis and [offensive coordinator Brian] Hartline are the three-headed snake. But what stood out to me was was the way they prepare their quarterbacks on and off the field, regardless of if he's reading a coverage or a business opportunity off the field."

"Also the people around Ohio State," Noland added. "The recruiting staff. The strength and conditioning staff, the coaching staff of course. Also I have a former teammate of mine up there, (Ohio State freshman tight end) Jelani Thurman he played a good role in recruiting me as well. Ohio State fits me from a great standpoint on and off the field."

He also noted that the Buckeyes developed a trio of Black quarterbacks, Dwayne Haskins, Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud, into NFL talents.

Noland is considered the No. 84 player in the class of 2024, the No. 8 quarterback and the No. 12 player from the state of Georgia, according to 247Sports.com's composite rankings.

Andrew Ivins of 247Sports wrote in Noland's scouting report that he "must adjust to the speed and everyday demands of big-time college football, but has the tools and mechanics to not only win games on Saturdays, but also be a true difference-maker on offense. Could suit up on Sundays one day if he keeps progressing."

Noland was incredible in his junior season, throwing for 4,095 yards and 55 touchdowns while leading Langston Hughes to a 15-0 record and a state title. It was his second season as the starter after leading the team to the Georgia state championship game as a sophomore.

Add the young quarterback to another impressive recruiting class for the Buckeyes, who currently rank fourth overall in 247Sports composite rankings with a pair of 5-star wideouts, Jeremiah Smith and Mylan Graham.

So if Noland wins the starting gig in the future, he should have some incredibly talented weapons to work with in Columbus. He certainly has set his own personal expectations high.

"I'm going in there to compete for a conference championship and national championship and hopefully win the Heisman some day. I'm very excited. I think the right time is now. I'm happy to say I'm a Buckeye. The class that the Buckeyes are going to get is going to be a heck of a class. We plan on finishing No. 1 in the class."