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Ohio State is looking to steal a defensive ball hawk from another Big Ten team

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Brandon Little | Last updated 5/9/24

The Ohio State Buckeyes are competing against some conference foes for another conference foe’s defensive transfer. You read that right.

According to 247 Sports’ Matt Zenitz, Ohio State is set to host Michigan State S Jaden Mangham, who has a standout sophomore season for the Spartans with four interceptions.

Ex-Michigan State standout safety Jaden Mangham is expected to visit Ohio State this weekend, Nebraska starting next Monday and Michigan next weekend, sources tell @247Sports.

The former four-star recruit had 52 tackles and four interceptions as a sophomore last season.… pic.twitter.com/CTmbj5PE78
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) May 7, 2024

Mangham will visit Ohio State this weekend, then will pay visits to both Nebraska and Michigan next week. One thing is certain, Mangham will be staying in the Big Ten.

ANOTHER interception for @MSU_Football pic.twitter.com/U2SroL7jvC
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 14, 2023

To go along with the four interceptions as a sophomore, Mangham totaled 53 tackles and three passes defended. In his freshman season with the Spartans, Mangham had 20 tackles in eight games played.

While he led the way with the interceptions, the Buckeyes’ transfer target can get up around the line of scrimmage and get to the ball carrier.

Michigan State soph. S Jaden Mangham kept drawing my attention vs Nebraska

Closing speed in pursuit and instincts in coverage stand out snap to snap. Was an ATH with track speed out of HS, now settling in well at DB. Early one I like in the 2025 Draft.
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— Tim Verghese (@TimVerghese) November 9, 2023

Mangham had over 30 offers as a four-star talent out of Franklin, Michigan. ranked as the No. 13 athlete in the class of 2022. Mangham is a 6-foot-2, 185-pound safety who will have two years of eligibility.

Ohio State could push for a commitment this weekend, if not expect a decision to come after next weekend’s visit to Michigan.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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