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DJ Jacobs

Committed to Ohio State's class of 2027 on December 29, 2025. 5-star defensive end from Blessed Trinity Catholic, GA. 6-5, 240 pounds.

CLASS OF 2027 COMMIT / NO. 01 ON THE BOARD

What he adds to the class

  • No. 1 the highest-rated pledge in the class, by composite rank
  • 2 edge rushers in the class, him included
  • 9th of 19 to pledge, in December 2025
  • Only the only commit from Georgia

Counted from the verified 2027 board, never projected. See the full position-by-position needs.

The other edge rusher in the class

Position
DE Defensive end
Rating
★★★★★
Composite rank
NO. 3 NATL RATINGS VERIFIED
Height / Weight
6-5, 240 pounds SIZE VERIFIED
High school
Blessed Trinity Catholic
Hometown
Roswell, GA
Status
Committed to Ohio State
Committed

Rating and composite rank: On3's Industry view of the Ohio State 2027 commits page, as of August 16, 2026.

Height, weight, high school and hometown: 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, as of August 12, 2026.

Commitment date: 247Sports' and On3's Ohio State 2027 commits pages, which agreed on all 18 dates to the day, as of August 14, 2026.

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On the wire: DJ Jacobs

No dedicated story yet. DJ Jacobs is tracked on the 2027 commit board; every board move breaks with coverage on the wire.

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Where DJ's name comes up

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Quick answers: DJ Jacobs

Every answer below is read from the verified 2027 commit board, the same source the grid at the top of this page renders. Nothing here is estimated or projected.

Is DJ Jacobs committed to Ohio State?
Yes. DJ is a verified pledge in Ohio State's class of 2027, committed on , one of 19 commits on the 2027 commit board.
What position does DJ Jacobs play?
Defensive end (DE). Where that leaves the class is tracked on the 2027 needs page.
How tall is DJ Jacobs?
DJ is listed at 6-5, 240 pounds, from 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, as verified on . Heights and weights here are never estimated.
Where is DJ Jacobs from?
DJ plays for Blessed Trinity Catholic in Roswell, GA.
What is DJ Jacobs' recruiting ranking?
DJ is a 5-star prospect, No. 3 nationally, from On3's Industry view of the Ohio State 2027 commits page, as verified on . Ratings move through a cycle, so the outlet and the date beside a number matter as much as the number.

How we track DJ: every fact on this page is drawn from the verified 2027 commit board and cross-checked against the 247Sports composite and published reporting before it is listed. His height and weight come from 247Sports' Ohio State 2027 commits page, on the date stamped beside them. We do not post measurables we have not read in print, film breakdowns or photos of high school recruits. Ratings and national ranks move through the cycle; the board timestamp is the last verification date.

Board moves break first on @buckeye.recruits and land here with the full story. See every recruit on the 2027 board or the full class of 2027 board.