COLUMBUS, Ohio - A multitude of coveted Buckeye targets made their way to Columbus on Tuesday.

Included on this star-studded list were 2022 defensive end Caden Curry, Rivals100 targets Carnell Tate and Derrick LeBlanc, and unoffered prospects Jaiden Ausberry and Satana Fleming.

Another big named that stepped foot on Ohio State's campus today was Brenan Vernon. Vernon, who is the No. 9 overall rising junior on Rivals.com, is one of the staff's top targets in the 2023 cycle, regardless of position.

While speaking with BuckeyeGrove's Griffin Strom and other media members, Vernon expressed his joy for finally making his way back to the school for the first time in a couple of years.

“Just excitement and relief knowing that I can get out here and continue to build a relationship with Coach J and the staff," Vernon said. "It’s just an amazing feeling because it’s been too long… since the summer of my eighth grade year. That was the last time I’ve been here. It’s great being here.