Jake Moretti to Ohio State: Buckeyes Land 4-Star OT Prospect

It's impossible to say whom the Ohio State Buckeyes' starting quarterback will be in 2017, but Urban Meyer can rest a little bit easier knowing pass protection won't be an issue that far into the future. The reigning national champions secured standout offensive tackle Jake Moretti's commitment on Saturday. 

Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports was the first to report Moretti's commitment. Moretti also confirmed the news on Twitter:

According to 247Sports' composite rankings, the Arvada, Colorado, native is the No. 9 offensive tackle and No. 56 player overall in the 2017 recruiting class.

Considering Moretti is still a ways off from hitting the next level, it's a little tougher to evaluate his game.

There's little doubt that he'll need to add a little bit more bulk to reach his ceiling. Moretti shouldn't be considered undersized for the position, but 285 pounds isn't quite as imposing when it's stretched over a 6'5" frame. If anything, though, the fact he's so big at such a young age is only a good thing.

Moretti has the combination of strength and mobility coaches love to see in today's offensive tackles. He can simply overpower and bully defenders at the point of attack just as easily as he can move up to the second level and open up some holes for the ball-carrier.

Buckeyes fans have plenty of reasons to get excited about Moretti's impending arrival. Once he dons the Ohio State uniform, he should be an O-line bellwether for a few years.