In June, just as he was set to begin his official visit to Ohio State, Clark Phillips from LaHabra (Calif.), announced he had committed to Ohio State. He announced his decision live on CBSsports.com.

Phillips had made an unofficial visit to Ohio State during the spring and raved about the visit and the Buckeyes when he spoke with Bucknuts right after the visit.

However, when word of Ohio State co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Jeff Hafley possibly leaving to take the head coaching job at Boston College started to circulate, Phillips was concerned. While he remained committed to the Buckeyes, he had some doubts.

Ryan Day made an in-home visit with Phillips during the middle of last week and that helped. But Phillips decided to make an official visit to Utah last weekend just days ahead of National Signing Day on Wednesday. Utah was one of Clark’s finalists when he committed to Ohio State. After making the official visit to Utah Phillips decided to delay his announcement on his final choice and his signing until today - his birthday.

Phillips has now announced his decision and has flipped his Ohio State commitment to Utah.

Phillips is a 4-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite. He is the country’s No. 47 overall 2020 prospect, the No. 4 cornerback and the No. 5 prospect in California.

The Buckeyes now have a 2020 recruiting class that numbers 25. The 25 are quarterbacks Jack Miller and CJ Stroud, running back Miyan Williams, wide receivers Julian Fleming, Gee Scott Jr. and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, slot receiver Mookie Cooper, tight end Joe Royer, offensive tackles Paris Johnson, Grant Toutant and Trey Leroux, offensive linemen Luke Wypler, Jakob James and Josh Fryar who are interior offensive linemen with James projected to play guard, Wypler could play center or guard and Fryar could slot in at any of the positions, defensive ends Darrion Henry and Jacolbe Cowan, defensive end/tackle Ty Hamilton, linebackers Cody Simon and Mitchell Melton, cornerbacks Lejond Cavazos and Ryan Watts, safety Lathan Ransom, safety/bullet Kourt Williams, athlete Cameron Martinez and kicker Jake Seibert. Those 25 represent some of the country’s top class of 2020 talent. Day, Mark Pantoni and the Ohio State staff have a class that is currently ranked No. 3 in the country in the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings.

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From the above 25, 24 have signed with the Buckeyes. Martinez decided not to sign during the Early Signing Period because of the departure of Ohio State defensive coordinator and defensive backs head coach Jeff Hafley who will take over as head coach at Boston College after the Buckeyes’ last game this season. Martinez says he remains committed to Ohio State, but plans to wait until February to sign.