When the summer began, Tate Leavitt was widely considered one of Ohio's prized jewels at the offensive tackle position and in the end, it was Ohio University that landed the gem.  The 6-foot-7, 295 pound senior from Sheridan High School decided to commit to one of the Mid-American Conferences premier programs following a visit to the school this summer.

"In the long run, OU was definitely best for me," Leavitt said.  "The coaching staff was all over me and...