HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Spring Valley junior offensive tackle Doug Nester announced his commitment to Ohio State on Saturday evening.
“Through prayer and much consideration, I have made one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make,” Nester said. “Thank you to all of my family, friends and coaches that have supported me through this process.
“Also, a big thanks to all the coaches that have recruited me throughout this whole journey,” he continued. “I’m excited to announce that I’m going to continue my academic and football career at The Ohio State University.”
Nester, 6-foot-5, 295 pounds, picked the Buckeyes over West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Alabama and Florida. He’s rated by Rivals.com as a four-star prospect, while other recruiting publications have him listed as a five-star.
He’s the first commitment to Ohio State’s 2019 recruiting class.