COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State has a history of tapping into South Florida’s talent pool, often landing four- and five-star recruits at wide receiver and running back.
Neimann Lawrence could bring that South Florida flair to the quarterback position for the Buckeyes. Nationally, he stands out as one of the rare five-star quarterbacks to emerge from Florida in recent years.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Neimann Lawrence, a standout 2028 quarterback prospect, visited Ohio State on Tuesday for a one-day camp, where he impressed the entire coaching staff with his throwing ability. The two-year varsity starter from Northwestern High School in Miami is now gearing up for his sophomore season, with college programs nationwide eagerly awaiting his commitment decision.
“It was a great day, getting to work with Coach Billy Fessler and Coach Brian Hartline,” Lawrence said. “You can really see their focus on player development.”
Standing at 6-foot-1 and 202 pounds, Lawrence boasts a strong arm for his age and showed off his mobility in and around the pocket during the camp. In recent weeks, he has also attended camps at Texas, Michigan, Tennessee, Notre Dame, and Oregon, and holds offers from Florida, Florida State, Penn State, and South Carolina.
Ohio State, however, left a strong impression. “Their rich quarterback history stands out,” Lawrence told reporters. “For the past five or six years, they’ve produced some of the best quarterbacks. Their QB development and track record of getting players to the next level is impressive.”
Lawrence cited C.J. Stroud as his favorite recent Ohio State quarterback, not only for his on-field performance but also for overcoming off-field challenges. After working with the Buckeyes’ staff, Lawrence said he could understand why the program has consistently developed NFL-caliber quarterbacks.
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