John Cooper. Jim Tressel. Urban Meyer.
During the BCS era, Ohio State has had a trio of outstanding recruiters lead the program. All three brought in talent that elevated the Buckeyes on the field, helping Ohio State win conference and national championships.
Which recruiting class was best?
Of course, ranking the success of a recruiting class isn't a science, but using on-the-field results provides an outstanding measuring stick.
With that in mind, here are Ohio State's five best recruiting classes of the BCS era.