Ohio State commit Jontae Gilbert leads next Georgia HS wave
ATLANTA (BVM) — Every year, the state of Georgia produces top-tier college football talent. No matter how much the state loses on an annual basis, it always replenishes with some of the nation鈥檚 best prospects.
Jontae Gilbert will lead that next wave.
Just a sophomore at Douglass High School, the star cornerback already has a stellar resume.
According to , he is the No. 8 player in the country for the 2025 recruiting class and committed to Ohio State in July.
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鈥淚t was the great relationships I had with Coach Patrick, Coach Eliano and Coach Walton,鈥� Gilbert said. 鈥淭hey loved me and my tape.鈥�
The rankings from the major outlets, followed by his Buckeyes offer, provided a nice confidence boost for the 16-year-old.
鈥淭hat was real big for me,鈥� Gilbert said.
Despite not even being halfway through his prep career at the time of his commitment, the comfortability that he had with the Ohio State staff was enough to go ahead and announce his decision.聽
鈥淲e talked every week,鈥� Gilbert said of his connection with Coach Walton. 鈥淗e felt like I could be a part of their system that they have over there.鈥�
Because of Gilbert鈥檚 highly touted status as a recruit, his lifestyle is a little different from the typical high schooler.
When there are times he would like to hang out with friends, his phone rings, with a coach or reporter on the other end of the line.
Gilbert already has to carry a sense of professionalism, despite his young age.
鈥淚 have reporters calling every week,鈥� Gilbert said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 cool though.鈥�
Playing the game of football for the long run is something that Gilbert has thought about for quite a while. But despite all of his accomplishments and accolades thus far, Gilbert still strives to better himself one day at a time.
鈥淚鈥檓 just still grinding right now,鈥� Gilbert said. 鈥淚鈥檓 still not satisfied with where I鈥檓 at right now.”
