Kayden McDonald, coveted Georgia defensive tackle, commits to Ohio State over Clemson, Oklahoma, others

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a top-five recruiting class nationally.

And it just got stronger.

On Monday, North Gwinnett High School (Georgia) four-star defensive tackle Kayden McDonald announced his commitment to Ohio State over Clemson, Florida, Michigan, Oklahoma and others:

The 6-foot-3, 310-pound mauler is a four-star prospect, rated the nation's No. 33 defensive lineman.

But what makes McDonald such a valuable commodity, one that accumulated nearly 40 offers from the top schools in the country, is the rarity of a true nose tackle with his combination of quick first step and strength. 

Here's what 247Sports had to say about McDonald as a prospect:

"Exhibits good quick twitch explosiveness off the line of scrimmage with an excellent first step. Nimble for his size, possessing good initial foot and body quickness. Can (win) with speed, quickness, and power off the line of scrimmage. Flashes heavy hands at the point of attack, in addition to good play strength, showing the ability to penetrate consistently behind the line of scrimmage. Possesses the frame and the ability to anchor the run while also adding some pass-rush ability as an interior lineman. Projects as a one technique in a 4-3 defense with the ability to offer some position versatility along the defensive line if needed. Forceful prospect that has the ability to impact the run and pass as an interior lineman and projects to a Power Five multi-year starter with the ability to outperform his current projection."  

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