BREAKING NEWS: 5-Star QB, 230-Pound Phenom Officially Commits to Ohio State Over Alabama and Georgia
In a seismic shift on the college football recruiting landscape, 5-star quarterback phenom, Tyler “T.J.” Sanders, has officially announced his commitment to Ohio State University, spurning powerhouse programs Alabama and Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound signal-caller out of Buford, Georgia, made the announcement Friday afternoon during a live-streamed press conference at his high school, sending shockwaves through the college football world.
Ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the 2025 class by several recruiting services and among the top three overall players in the nation, Sanders had been heavily pursued by nearly every elite program. His rare combination of size, athleticism, arm strength, and leadership made him a must-have recruit. After narrowing his list to three — Ohio State, Alabama, and Georgia — Sanders took official visits to all three campuses this spring, fueling speculation about his final decision.
“This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life,” Sanders said at the podium. “All three schools have incredible coaches and fans. But at the end of the day, I felt like Ohio State was home. Coach Day and Coach Dennis really believed in me from day one, and I believe in their vision.”
Sanders becomes the cornerstone of what is already shaping up to be one of the top recruiting classes in the country. With his commitment, Ohio State secures a game-changing talent who could follow in the footsteps of Buckeye greats like Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud.
Head coach Ryan Day, known for developing elite quarterbacks and high-octane offenses, played a pivotal role in landing Sanders. Insiders report that Sanders was impressed not only with Day’s track record but also the Buckeyes’ revamped NIL strategy and strong player development pipeline to the NFL.
Alabama and Georgia, both considered frontrunners earlier in the process, are now left scrambling as one of their top quarterback targets slips away. Georgia had hoped to keep the Peach State product in-state, while Alabama’s recent run of NFL-caliber QBs made them a strong contender.
Recruiting analysts are calling Sanders’ commitment a potential domino effect for other elite recruits who may now look to Columbus as their destination.
With Sanders on board, Ohio State’s quarterback room for the future looks more than secure. The Buckeyes have landed a franchise-caliber leader, and the college football world will be watching closely to see how this decision shapes the next chapter in the program’s championship aspirations.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.