Top 2028 QB Neimann Lawrence Looks Up To C.J. Stroud, Says Ohio State Is One Of His Top Schools

At Ohio State’s last one-day camp of June, 2028 quarterback Neimann Lawrence was in attendance to show why he’s already considered one of the top signal-callers in his class.

He still has a long way to go in his recruitment as a rising high school sophomore, but he already has an idea of where the Buckeyes stand in the process, saying OSU is one of his top schools right now.

“Ohio State is definitely one of our top schools. It’s been one of our top schools for a while now,” Lawrence told BSB. “So as we are narrowing down our schools, they’re definitely one of the schools to look out for.”

“The quarterback history is definitely rich,” Lawrence said. “It’s been there for the past six or seven years. They really focus on development. This is a place that can help me develop and be ready for the next level.”

Lawrence said there’s one major example of a recent Ohio State quarterback who he tries to model his game after that has already gone to have success at the NFL level after becoming a high draft selection with the Buckeyes.

“My favorite quarterback right now is C.J. Stroud,” Lawrence said. “Watching his story and how he came up, coming (to Ohio State) and how he did here, it’s definitely one of my favorite stories, and he’s one of my favorite quarterbacks to look up to. Also Patrick Mahomes, and one of my favorite college quarterbacks from last season, Cam Ward.”

Lawrence has been in touch with former Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who has been able to give the young quarterback an idea of what it would be like to be a Buckeye, and everything he heard from the current Washington Commander were things Lawrence liked ot hear.

“I recently talked to Terry McLaurin and stories that he’s told me make this seem like a great place,” Lawrence said. “There’s great coaches, great staff around and like I said, they’re focused on development.”

Ohio State quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler is in his first season in his new position, but Lawrence has liked the conversations and tips he’s gotten from him.

“(Fessler) is definitely a tough coach,” Lawrence said. “I can tell they’re going to get a lot out of me if I were to come here.”