Ohio State received its 11th commitment for the 2011 recruiting class Sunday, with the news that four-star Michael Bennett, 6-foot-3, 275-pounds, has pledged to the Buckeyes.

"I have committed to Ohio State," said Centerville defensive lineman Michael Bennett. "Ohio State is the best school for me and I made the decision today. I know Ohio State can better prepare me for the NFL. I really liked Northwestern and their academic program a lot, but I can still enter the medical field from Ohio State, and become prepared to play NFL football."

Not just a great football player, Bennett is an excellent student, and has plans on a career in medicine after football.

"I know Ohio State can give me everything I need to succeed in life," Bennett said. "I want to play pro football if I am good enough, but I know football ends at some point, so my career after football means the most to me. I've wanted to be in the medical field all my life, and Ohio State can make that happen."

Bennett chose Ohio State over Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Stanford and USC.