Georgia '20 DC LB - Mekhail Sherman (Georgia Verbal)

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CLASS OF 2020
6'4''| 225 lbs | OLB
St. John's College High
Washington, DC

Ohio State has offered.

 

Mekhail "Big Sherm" Sherman SJC freshman Highlights 2016-17 https://t.co/xRkOBq62qm via @YouTube

— OSUBasketballJunkie (@ScarletBuckeye2) January 30, 2018

 

Big-time St. John's (DC) LB/DE Mekhail Sherman @JuicedUpK9 was pumped about today's offer from #OhioState https://t.co/Fom05B5TSw #Buckeyes

— Marc Givler (@MarcGivler) January 30, 2018

 

ICYMI The Buckeyes offered the No. 1 prospect in Washington DC on Monday, @JuicedUpK9 https://t.co/gfV48nSCtp

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) January 30, 2018

 

I would have to agree that he will grow into a defensive end..........

 

#Buckeyes in the early top 10 for 5* LB Mekhail Sherman. You'd be hard pressed to find a more impressive sophomore film. https://t.co/8yMqSG1ILR

— Marc Givler (@MarcGivler) July 2, 2018

 

WELL-ROUNDED
Washington D.C. St. John’s College five-star linebacker Mekhail Sherman was one of just seven underclassmen invited to participate in Nike Football’s The Opening Finals this week. He was on the same team (Hype) as Ohio State wide receiver commit Garrett Wilson.

“It was fun. Most people my age don’t really get that experience,” Sherman told Eleven Warriors. “There were a lot of elite players, but I felt comfortable with it. I saw a lot of competition from all over the country. It was actually pretty fun. I think I did well, though there are still some things I can work on since I’m still a raw prospect and haven’t hit my full potential. That camp is a learning experience to work on and find out my faults and best capabilities.”

The 6-foot-3 and 234-pound Sherman — whose first name is pronounced ‘mu-kyle’ — is considered the second-best outside linebacker and No. 17 prospect overall in the Class of 2020, as he recorded 51 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, seven sacks, two pass break ups, one forced fumble and one interception to lead the Cadets to the Cadets to their first Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title last season. He recently named a Top 10 of Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State and South Carolina.

“I feel like those schools are recruiting me the most, are healthy academically and will strive me to be the best that I can be. I feel like Ohio State can do that,” Sherman said. “They have the academics to back it up. They also have my major, which is kinesiology. I know they have a good balance between chemistry and the business side, so I want to explore that to detail when I go on a visit. Also, I know how hard they work on the football field. I really see the work ethic, so I might want to be a part of that in the future. I feel like they could make me better as a linebacker, defensive end or both.”

Sherman won’t have to wait long to see what the program and university is all about, either, as he is set to visit campus when the dead period comes to a close later this month. He’ll be joined by a pair of his teammates in four-star wide receiver Rakim Jarrett and four-star defensive tackle Tre Williams.

“I’m pretty sure I can see the football side of things, but I just want to be introduced to the actual campus,” Sherman said. “What it has to offer for athletes and non-athletes, as well. The question when it comes to a school is what happens if football is not there for me? If, God forbid, I get a career-ending injury, will I still be able to continue my four years at that school? I always have to weigh that heavily. I just want to have a good time at Ohio State and see if I like it.”

Sherman admits he’s nowhere close to making a decision, and the next few months will be all about visiting schools and narrowing things down further. Schools that aren’t currently in the picture still have a chance to make an impression, as well.

“My recruitment is still open,” Sherman said. “The academics and how they’re going to support me, because I’m always going to need a Plan B; the lifestyle for athletes and non-athletes; the defensive scheme and their plan for me, whether they want me to play linebacker or defensive end; as well as the environment of the campus and how my family are the main factors [in my eventual decision].”

 

#OhioState a major player for 5-Star LB @JuicedUpK9 following first visit to campus https://t.co/83IHgE3Omm (VIP on @Bucknuts247) @SJCGridiron @BrianDohn247

— Alex Gleitman (@alexgleitman) July 29, 2018

 

#Buckeyes made a strong first impression on 5* OLB/DE Mekhail Sherman who already has a return visit in mind: https://t.co/fiHYqemRp1

— Marc Givler (@MarcGivler) July 29, 2018

 

5-star linebacker Mekhail Sherman

“It went very well. It was a very, very, very good first impression. The thing that stood out the most was the chance to build relationships with the coaching staff over those two days. They pulled me in on the academics at the school. My major sits No. 1 in their program. That’s definitely a plus.”

 

Five-star St. John’s LB Mekhail Sherman chosen for 2020 Polynesian Bowl https://t.co/5R54P2f5Re @JuicedUpK9

— POLYNESIAN BOWL (@polynesiabowl) August 8, 2018

 

"There are no changed feelings between me and Ohio State right now." - 2020 recruiting target
Mehkail Sherman

 

Mekhail Sherman has solid bond with Ohio State
One of the country’s top 2020 prospects has unfortunately seen the end of his junior season as the result of a torn ACL.



“I blew out my ACL,” Washington (D.C.) St. John’s College High School’s Mekhail Sherman told Lettermen Row on Tuesday night. “I got hit. Really bad.”

On Wednesday, Sherman underwent surgery to the repair the knee. On Thursday morning, one of the first people he reached out to after the procedure was Ohio State coach Urban Meyer.

“Urban Meyer was one of the first people I called right after my surgery,” Sherman said. “Just him being there for me.”

Asked how many other college coaches Sherman tried to connect with as he emerged from the surgical haze, Sherman was quick to reply.

“Nobody else except for my high school coaches,” he said. “Other coaches did text me, though.”

Sherman is the country’s No. 13 overall prospect in the Class of 2020. He visited Ohio State for the first time last summer and instantly hit it off with Meyer and linebackers coach Bill Davis, a trip that led to all four current 247Sports.com crystal ball predictions on his profile having a slant for the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-3, 234-pound linebacker doesn’t hide the fact that he’s long held serious reverence for Ohio State.

“It is crazy [having that relationship],” Sherman said. “Especially because Ohio State was my dream school growing up.”

The 5-star 2020 prospect expects to be back to full strength by April, and he will likely visit Ohio State in November, when the Buckeyes host Michigan during the last weekend of the regular season.

 

Mekhail Sherman’s injured knee means no chance to see Ohio State coaches today
While in Maryland, Larry Johnson (and linebackers coach Bill Davis) also made a pitstop at Washington (D.C.) St. John’s College High School, with a mind to see linebacker Mekhail Sherman and defensive tackle Tre Williams, two of the country’s best 2020 prospects at their respective positions. Unfortunately for Davis and Sherman, a recent knee surgery for the 5-star linebacker kept him out of school today.

“I wasn’t there today,” Sherman confirmed with Lettermen Row. “I have to stay home until Nov. 1 due to my doctor’s orders.”

Ohio State may still see Sherman next month though, so all isn’t lost. The star outside linebacker, and his likely his teammates Rakim Jarrett and the aforementioned Williams are hoping to visit for the Michigan game on Nov. 24.

 

Washington (D.C.) St. John's College 2020 five-star outside linebacker Mekhail Sherman will in fact be back at Ohio Stadium next Saturday when Ohio State plays Michigan. Teammate and 2020 four-star wide receiver Rakim Jarrett will make the Nov. 24 trip to the Horseshoe as well. https://t.co/T0R4Pgfx59

— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) November 14, 2018

 

Top five class of 2020 prospect @JuicedUpK9 breaks down his experience watching #OhioState win #TheGame today https://t.co/2vKM3kCJk4 (VIP on @Bucknuts247) @BrianDohn247 @SJCGridiron @SWiltfong247

— Alex Gleitman (@alexgleitman) November 24, 2018