Elder 2020 offensive lineman Jakob James announced his verbal commitment to Ohio State, Monday evening, via Twitter.
The 6-foot-5, 275-pound James is listed as a three-star recruit by 247sports.com and the No. 17 overall recruit in Ohio's 2020 class by the same recruiting site. 247 also ranks James as the No. 3 offensive tackle in Ohio's '20 class.
James joins St. Xavier offensive tackle Paris Johnson as a member of the Buckeyes' '20 class. Johnson, the No. 1 overall recruit in Ohio in 2020, per 247, is considered the top prospect at his position in the nation and the No. 6 overall recruit in the country. Johnson was Ohio State's first commitment in the '20 cycle, giving the Buckeyes his verbal back in June.
James becomes the seventh commitment in Ohio State's 2020 class and the third offensive lineman. He's also the second commitment from Ohio.
He chose Ohio State from a large list of offers including invites from Boston College, Cincinnati, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska, Penn State, Tennessee and West Virginia.
More:St. Xavier football's Paris Johnson, a top recruit in class of 2020, picks Ohio State
The Elder standout is now the fourth member of the local '20 class to give a verbal commitment, joining Johnson,La Salle running back Cameron Porter and Covington Catholic tight end Michael Mayer.
Porter gave his verbal commitment to Northwestern last month while Mayer gave his verbal commitment to Notre Dame back on July 1.
More:Covington Catholic's Michael Mayer commits to Notre Dame Fighting Irish for football
The Cincinnati-area's 2020 class is loaded with talent. Both Johnson and Mayer are the top-ranked players in their respective states via 247sports.com while Princeton defensive lineman Darrion Henry is considered the No. 2 recruit in Ohio.
Some other local 2020 recruits receiving big-time attention include Princeton linebacker Jaheim Thomas, Fairfield running back JuTahn McClain, Lakota West linebacker Daved Jones, Wyoming quarterback Evan Prater andWinton Woods running back Miyan Williams to name just a handful.
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Below is the Jesuit motto, A.M.D.G. [Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam], which translates "to the Greater Glory of God", and Vidit Mirabilia Magna, a phrase from the Roman Breviary applied to St. Francis Xavier which translates "He has seen great wonders."
How many students attend Xavier University Ohio? ›
Overview. Xavier University is a private institution that was founded in 1831. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,860 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 175 acres.
What is the average GPA for Xavier University Cincinnati? ›
The average GPA at Xavier University is 3.68. This makes Xavier University Strongly Competitive for GPAs.
What is the blue blob at Xavier? ›
For Miller, the Blue Blob actually started as a joke. As a freshman, he attended club day, an annual Xavier event where some 160 student organizations set up booths to find new members. The mascots were there, and Miller and a friend dared each other to try out. He won the dare – and a spot as one of three Blobs.
What is Xavier's acceptance rate? ›
Xavier University has an acceptance rate of 84%. Half the applicants admitted to Xavier University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1120 and 1310 or an ACT score of 23 and 30.
How religious is Xavier University? ›
The student body at Xavier is representative of a diverse range of faith traditions and backgrounds, including most Christian denominations as well as those from Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Bahai faiths.
Is Xavier division 1? ›
Xavier University is a NCAA Division I school participating in the BIG EAST Conference. Other members of the BIG EAST Conference are Butler, Creighton, DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, St. John's, Seton Hall, UConn, and Villanova.
What is the Xavier motto? ›
The Xavier Motto: Be A Man.
What is Xavier University Cincinnati mission statement? ›
"Xavier is a Jesuit Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts tradition. Our mission is to educate each student intellectually, morally, and spiritually. We create learning opportunities through rigorous academic and professional programs integrated with co-curricular engagement.
What is the motto of the University of Cincinnati? ›
Strength In Unity, or “Juncta Juvant,” is more than just a motto; it's a way of life. It describes how and why Bearcats can pull together, innovate and succeed in the face of challenges.
The motto Juncta Juvant is a Latin phrase variously translated as "unity assists", "strength in unity", "together we assist", "united they aid each other", or "together they strive".
