The Ohio State Buckeyes have added another valuable piece to their offensive line.

Three-star offensive tackle Deontae Armstrong signed his letter of intent early Wednesday morning, making him the third offensive lineman to commit to the Buckeyes that day.

The Lakewood, Ohio-native is a product of St. Edward High School, where he won the 2023 Division 1 Football State Championship earlier this year. Armstrong was a highly sought-after recruit, receiving offers from Penn State and Michigan among others.

Ohio State’s offensive line received a lot of criticism for several shaky performances this season, including both the season-opener against Indiana and finale against then-No. 3 Michigan. The Buckeyes offensive line was not solely to blame for the below-expected performance against the Hoosiers and loss to the Wolverines, but definitely was not at its best in those contests.

Enter Armstrong, whom comes at a time when senior leaders like Josh Fryar (graduation) and Jakob James (transfer portal) are on their way out. Armstrong could be one of the young leaders whom cements himself as a voice in the position room during offseason camp and the coming season.

Armstrong stands just a half-inch short of 6-foot-6, and pairs that height with a 270-pound frame. These numbers make Armstrong one of the lighter members of the Ohio State offensive line, which is sure to change when he gets to Columbus.