Well, it doesn't always happen when we expect it to. Tonight, the Buckeyes added another big-time 2017 commitment as Arvada, Colorado's Jake Moretti has verbally pledged to Ohio State.

Excited to announce my commitment to THE Ohio State University! #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/VjZzZiFeKX — Jake Moretti (@J_Moretti17) July 5, 2015

The commitment was first reported by 247Sports.com analyst Steve Wiltfong.

The Moretti File Class: 2017

2017 Size: 6-5/285

6-5/285 Pos: OT

OT School: Pomona (Arvada, CO)

Pomona (Arvada, CO) Composite Rating: ★★★★

★★★★ Composite Rank: 9

4th of July fireworks on recruiting trail for #Buckeyes. Top100 2017 OT Jake Moretti commits to #OhioState: http://t.co/MFiMl6zsS2 — Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong247) July 5, 2015

Moretti, the nation's ninth-ranked offensive tackle is a 6-foot-5, 285-pounder that visited Columbus for the first time just about three weeks ago. Apparently, that visit to Ohio State was enough for Moretti and his family to know the Buckeyes' program was the right fit for them.

The Colorado-native chose Ohio State over offers from Oregon, Notre Dame, Miami, Michigan, Nebraska and close to a dozen others.

Eleven Warriors will have more on this commitment soon, so stay with us.