Ohio State football is building another stellar recruiting class after a successful Early Signing Day this past Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, it centers around a top wide receiver. Jeremiah Smith, who is also the top-ranked overall player in the 2024 class, is dominating the headlines, but head coach Ryan Day says there is another new addition who has elite potential.

If you're trying to guess who he is referring to, you might have to dig a little deeper on the prospect rankings. He is three-star tight end recruit (according to On3) Damarion Witten.

“This kid is special, you know, and he can be the best receiver in the country,” Day said, recalling what Witten's past coaches told him during the recruitment process. “And when he said that, you know, you kind of take a step back, but you’re seeing exactly what he’s talking about.”

The incoming freshman's size and athleticism made him a standout in Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He can be a tantalizing red-zone and 50-50 ball option for the Buckeyes going forward. Witten figures to be a bit raw from the onset, as he ranked just inside the Top 30 for tight end recruits, but the ability is there.

Witten committed to Ohio State in June, and he signed the letter of intent to make it official. Ryan Day faced a deluge of criticism for losing to Michigan yet again, but he and Ohio State football have given themselves a great chance to find redemption next season. Jeremiah Smith and Damarion Witten, along with the Buckeyes' other impressive signings, are giving fans plenty of reasons to smile again.