Athlete A.J. Alexander (Burke, Va./Lake Braddock) just publicly committed to Ohio State over Wisconsin.

Alexander committed to the Buckeyes moments ago

Alexander told his teammates and coaches he committed to the Buckeyes prior to tonight’s kickoff against Fairfax, Va./Robinson.

“Just like Wisconsin, Ohio State provided a great opportunity on and off the field,” Alexander said. “I just like the coaching staff at Ohio State and the challenge the opportunity there presents. They bring in a lot of good recruits every year so it will be a challenge to get on the field and that’s what I want.”

Alexander visited Ohio State in July.

“I loved the campus and the facilities,” Alexander said. “That’s why I’m going there.”

Alexander said he actually informed his area recruiter for the Buckeyes, defensive line coach Larry Johnson, of his intentions last week.

Alexander will officially visit Ohio State on the weekend of September 27.

The three-star prospect is ranked as the nation’s No. 53 wide receiver and the No. 17 recruit in the state of Virginia in the 2015 class by 247Sports.com Composite Rankings.

The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder could play wide receiver, H-back, safety or linebacker on the next level.

“Ohio State says H-back but they also said I could play anywhere,” Alexander said. “I’m doing well on defense this season and liking that more right now, but I’ll play anywhere.”