5-star, No. 4 CB shocks top tier programs with firm commitment to playoff contender

A huge surprise here.

The race for the No. 4 defensive back in the country is over as Shaun Wade made a firm commitment to Ohio State Monday afternoon.

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Wade was strongly thought to consider a flip to Alabama, as 247sports' Crystal Ball gave the Tide a whopping 90 percent chance to flip him.

The 6'1", 177-pound recruit had offers from Alabama, Notre Dame, Florida State, Michigan, USC and Penn State, among others.