Ohio State football recruiting scouting report: Jaylen McClain

Ohio State football had another dominant recruiting class for the 2024 haul and landed a consensus top-five class in the country. Once again, the class features serious star power and the Buckeyes were able to snag some amazing talent on the defensive side of the ball including a fascinating prospect from the state of New Jersey.

Name: Jaylen McClain

High School: Seton Prep (West Orange, NJ)

Height: 6 feet, 0 inches

Weight: 185 pounds

Position: Safety

Strengths

Right now Jaylen McClain has the size to play in the Big Ten and his frame should allow him to weigh over 200 pounds with ease. He knows how to utilize his size in his play too as he has no problem putting some pop behind his pads. His length also helps a great deal with wrapping up ball carriers.