Ohio State solidified the way forward for its inside defensive position when Rivals250 linebacker Maxwell Roy dedicated to the Buckeyes on Monday.
Roy, a New Jersey native who at present attends St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, is ranked as a four-star recruit. He’s listed because the No. 5 prospect within the state of Pennsylvania, the No. 10 defensive finish and the No. 148 general prospect within the 2025 Rivals250.
Ohio State initially supplied Roy a scholarship in Could 2023. Roy has now dedicated to taking part in as a head coach Ryan Dayaffiliate head coach/defensive position coach Larry Johnsoncoordinator of Jim Knowles and the remainder of the present OSU employees.
“I fell in love with their employees throughout our recruiting course of,” Roy advised Rivals of his dedication to OSU. “Ohio State has an excellent relationship with my faculty and attending to know the teaching employees made me really feel prefer it was the very best place for me and my household.”
Roy felt a particular reference to Johnson, and it continued to develop all through his recruitment.
“It was wonderful,” Roy stated of his relationship with Johnson. “Since he first began recruiting me, I assumed it was a chance to be taught extra concerning the recreation. Larry Johnson is a scientist at his job and is the D-line coach. So, ever since we began the recruiting course of, I’ve at all times been asking questions attempting to get higher on the recreation. He and I’ve developed a mutual understanding, so I felt that why not go one other three years till I be taught from among the finest coaches within the nation.”
Over the weekend of June 14-16, Roy made an official go to to Columbus. He additionally took official visits to Rutgers (Could 31-June 2) and Michigan (June 21-23). Moreover, Roy thought-about taking an official go to to Wisconsin the weekend of June 7, however didn’t make the journey to Madison.
Roy additionally made a number of unofficial visits to Columbus throughout his recruiting profession. Ohio State seems to be acquainted to Roy due to its similarities to St. Joseph’s Prep, which helps him really feel comfy there.
“It jogs my memory plenty of my highschool, St. Joe’s Prep, which was a really well-rounded program,” Roy defined of Ohio State. “I felt proper at residence as quickly as I bought there. Simply the best way the apply was going and every little thing, once I went in there, I simply felt good.”
In February, Roy posted a high six of Duke, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Rutgers and Wisconsin. In the long run, Roy determined that the very best factor for his future was to grow to be a Buckeye.
Along with the packages talked about above, Roy holds presents from Boston School, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Miami, Penn State, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia.
The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Roy earned all-state honors and was named a first-team All-Catholic Crimson Division choose in 2023 as a junior. He performs with energy and athleticism, and is particularly devastating towards the run. He additionally confirmed the flexibility to get to the quarterback.
The potential for an early recreation with the Buckeyes was additionally one thing that stood out to Roy.
“It is one thing I am undoubtedly taking a look at,” Roy stated of the possibility to play early for Ohio State. “I feel I am adequate to play wherever I am going, in no matter state of affairs, however the thought that this is able to be a fantastic alternative for me to get on the sphere early, that was undoubtedly the explanation that pushed me within the course ( OSU) slightly extra.”
Roy helped lead the preparation of St. Joseph’s Prep to the 2023 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Affiliation Class 6A state championship. He recorded 47 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and three sacks as a junior.
He is additionally an achieved wrestler, reaching 100 profession wins in January and incomes All-American honors within the sport.
Roy turns into the twenty second member of Ohio State’s class of 2025. He joined his teammate St. Joe’s Prep three-star operating again Isaiah West as a pledge to the Buckeyes’ 2025 class. The Buckeyes are at present ranked No. 1 within the nationwide group rankings.
