COLUMBUS, Ohio -- People have been saying for months that Ohio State has a chance to assemble one of the best recruiting classes in the history of modern day recruiting.

A chance. That's nice to say.

But it's getting to the point now that the goal is so attainable, so realistic that the Buckeyes have that as a goal despite the fact they have limited room remaining in their 2017 recruiting class.

As of Tuesday morning, Ohio State's class -- which now has 18 commitments after five-star wide receivers Trevon Grimes and Tyjon Lindsey committed -- ranks No. 1 in the country in the 247Sports composite rankings.

That's impressive, yes. But there are some statistics that can show you just how deep Ohio State's class truly is.

Let's take a look:

* Of Ohio State's commitments, six of them are rated as five-star prospects in the 247Sports composite rankings. So, 33 percent of Ohio State's is comprised of the elite of the elite prospects, and the Buckeyes are still heavily involved in a few other five-star recruitments.

* Of the six five-star commitments, three are rated as the No. 1 player at their position in the country.

* In the modern era of recruiting -- which dates back to 2000 -- no program has signed more than six five-star prospects in a single class, according to 247Sports rankings. Alabama, USC, Florida and Florida State have each signed six in a single year, and the Crimson Tide has done it in two of the last four.

However, if the Buckeyes earn a commitment from five-star safety Jeffrey Okudah and keep everyone in their class, they'll be the first team ever to sign seven five-star prospects in a single year.

* Ohio State has six total five-star prospects in this year's class, yes. But the Buckeyes only signed five total five-star prospects in the previous four recruiting classes.

* The seventh-highest rated player in Ohio State's recruiting class would be the top-rated player in every other Big Ten program's class except Iowa's. Iowa has a five-star defensive end committed, but it's just an example of the dramatic difference in depth that can't be described in just looking at the team rankings. That's a huge talent gap.

* According to the 247Sports composite rankings, 11 of Ohio State's 18 commitments are ranked in the top 75 players overall nationally.