Ohio State somewhat unexpectedly added to its 2010 recruiting class today, signing Adam Griffin -- son of OSU legend Archie -- to a letter of intent.

Adam Griffin is a 5-9, 185-pound running back and defensive back from Columbus DeSales High School. He was an all-district pick, but did not appear to be an OSU target before this announcement. Last week, Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel said he did not expect to add anyone else (besides possibly Seantrel Henderson) to this class.

Archie's achievements don't need to be repeated for most OSU fans. He is the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner and the school's all-time leading rusher.

“Adam Griffin has a passion to be an Ohio State Buckeye,” Tressel said in a release. “He will add a great deal to our football family on the field, in the locker room and on our campus. Adam clearly understands the privilege of being an Ohio State Buckeye.”

Griffin is the 19th member of the 2010 class.

Unlike their southern brethren, the Buckeyes typically don’t use their full allotment of schollies when signing a a new class, preferring to hold one or two to reward a walk-on that has put in hard work on the practice field.

In a slight variation to this, Jim Tressel and staff have offered a scholarship to running back Adam Griffin of St. Francis DeSales in Columbus, making him the 19th member of the class. A smallish (5-9/185) running back, Griffin helped lead the Stallions to the 2009 state championship game on the way to earning all-district honors. He’s also a hero in the classroom, earning offers from all three service academies.

Perhaps most importantly, however, Adam is the son of the President and CEO of Ohio State University Alumni Association, or the guy we fondly remember as being the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy.

Tressel on the newest Buckeye:

“Adam Griffin has a passion to be an Ohio State Buckeye,” says Coach Jim Tressel. “He will add a great deal to our football family on the field, in the locker room and on our campus. Adam clearly understands the privilege of being an Ohio State Buckeye.”

Welcome to the club, Adam. Make pops proud.

Quint wrote: Will they break #45 out for him?

thedynasty1998 wrote: Let's keep it in perspective people. He might pan out to be a contributor, but let's not compare him to his dad or think that it's likely he'll ever even get a look at RB.

I thought Troy Smith was somewhat highly regarded?

BCBulldog wrote: Is the Alumni Association acutally a part of the university? If not, I can't see how Adam is entitled to a scholarship as a child of an employee.