Ryan Day and the Buckeyes score big again with yet another commitment for Day’s 2020 Ohio State recruiting class and it is another big one. Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco bullet/safety Kourt Williams is the latest Ohio State commitment.

“This was the hardest decision of my life,” Williams told Bucknuts. “If I could I would go to all five top schools on my list, but I can’t. I just feel like Ohio State offers the best overall package I’m looking for at the next level. If I utilize all the resources they have I can’t help but be successful.”

In addition to Ohio State, Williams made official visits to Oklahoma, Penn State, Texas A&M and Tennessee. He also had scholarship offers from UCLA, USC, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan and many others before committing to the Buckeyes.

Some list Williams as a safety. Some list the 6-foot-1 and 216-pound Williams as a linebacker. The Buckeyes see him as a great fit for their combination bullet/safety position.

“I feel it’s the best position that utilizes all my skill sets to the full potential,” Williams said in regards to playing the bullet/safety position.

Williams has been recruited by Ohio State co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Jeff Hafley. Hafley also has landed a commitment from elite California cornerback Clark Phillips giving the Buckeyes commitments from two of the Top 15 prospects in the prep talent rich state of California.

“He was always transparent with me,” Williams said of Hafley. “He’s coached in the NFL so he knows what it takes to get there. And his vision for Ohio State is what really intrigued me.”

Ryan Day was also important in Williams’ decision.

“We’ve grown a good relationship and I trust the vision and the direction he’s pointing will bring Ohio State to the national championship and win,” Williams said.

With his announcement made, Williams said he is very happy and looking forward to the future.

“Man it feels great,” Williams said. “I can’t wait. It’s going to be something special.”

Day is assembling a spectacular 2020 recruiting class and now has his first “bullet” position commitment in Williams. Defensive players have been a priority for Day and his staff over the past month and a half and the Buckeyes have one of the country’s best in Williams who is an outstanding player from one of the country’s top prep football programs.

Williams is a 4-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite. He is the country’s No. 162 overall class of 2020 prospect, the No. 12 linebacker, and the No. 13 prospect in the state of California.

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With Williams in the fold Day’s 2020 recruiting class numbers 22. In addition of Williams, Ohio State 2020 commitments includes quarterback Jack Miller, 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 end Darrion Henry, defensive end/tackle Ty Hamilton, linebackers Cody Simon and Mitchell Melton, cornerbacks Lejond Cavazos and Clark Phillips, safety Lathan Ransom, athlete Cameron Martinez and kicker Jake Seibert. Those 22 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.