Isaiah Prince to Ohio State: Buckeyes Land 4-Star OT Prospect

Coveted recruit Isaiah Prince has announced his commitment to Ohio State. The talented offensive tackle provides a nice boost to both the Class of 2015 and the Buckeyes' outlook up front on offense. 

Michael Bohlin of 247Sports.com provided a Vine of Prince announcing his decision:

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Prince had previously committed to Alabama. Drew Champlin of AL.com reported that choice looked uncertain almost from the outset because the offensive lineman continued the recruitment process leading up to National Signing Day:

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Isaiah Prince, a 4-star offensive tackle from Greenbelt, Md., gave a verbal commitment to Alabama last Friday, but now that commitment looks shaky.

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Now that he's reached a conclusion, it's time to look forward.

Prince is a 4-star prospect who ranks just outside the top 100 nationally in the Class of 2015, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He also checks in as the No. 7 overall offensive tackle and the best player from the state of Maryland.

The Eleanor Roosevelt High School product is an imposing presence with the frame and athleticism necessary to play the all-important left tackle position. He must continue to bulk up, though, in order to add more power.

Another question is how he'll handle the more talented edge rushers at the collegiate level. Prospects of his caliber usually go mostly untested in high school. It's not until they go up against somebody with top-tier rushing skills that they really learn what it takes to succeed.

The tools are there, but it's just going to take some time. Along with adding more strength, there are also some technique adjustments to get made. Nothing uncommon for an incoming freshman, but areas in need of improvement for sure.

All told, it wouldn't be a surprise if he eventually cracks the starting lineup as a right tackle before making the natural progression to the left side. If all goes according to plan he'll develop into one of the top tackles in the country by the time he's an upperclassman.

There are plenty of hurdles Prince must jump before he reaches that point, though.