Report: 5-star defensive tackle Justin Scott flips from Ohio State to Miami
Chicago St. Ignatius defensive tackle Justin Scott, ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect in the Class of 2024 by 247Sports, has flipped his commitment from Ohio State to the University of Miami.
The 6-foot-4, 310-pounder committed to the Buckeyes on July 2 after taking visits to Georgia, Michigan, Miami and Ohio State.
On Wednesday, the news broke that the big fella was headed South instead.
Scott, the top-rated prospect in Illinois, is rated as the third-best defensive lineman in the Class of 2024. He becomes the top prospect committed to the Hurricanes and the lone five-star prospect who has pledged to Miami in this recruiting cycle.
Scott will join fellow Chicago area senior defensive lineman Marquis Lightfoot, a four-star edge rusher, in heading to the Hurricanes. Lightfoot, from Kenwood Academy, committed to Miami back in early July.
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- Nate Latsch | latsch@scorebooklive.com | @SBLiveIL
