Ohio State adds 4-star cornerback Jaden Carey to recruiting class

Ohio State football clinched its second commitment in a week with 4-star cornerback Jaden Carey announcing his verbal pledge on June 17, 2026. Carey, hailing from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, joins the Buckeyes over other contenders like Auburn and Miami. He is rated as the No. 42 cornerback and 384th overall player in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Carey's commitment adds to the Buckeyes' growing recruiting momentum, following in-state defensive back Deontay Malone's recent decision. He becomes the 15th commitment in the class, which ranks 12th nationally at this time.

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