Ohio State has added the 13th member to its 2011 recruiting class, with the decision of Vernon Hills (ILL) wide receiver Evan Spencer to become a Buckeye.

As the son of former Buckeye Tim Spencer, it had long been speculated that Evan would become a Buckeye, and he spoke of the connection with his family.

"My dad playing there played a part, but this was the best decision for me," Spencer said. "I felt like I fit in there best, and I think I can help them out with my strengths."

Spencer admitted he was impressed by the commitment of super quarterback Braxton Miller to Ohio State earlier this week, but that did not influence his decision.

"I also saw where Braxton Miller had committed on Thursday, and I was glad to see that, even though I had made my decision a few weeks ago," he admitted. "I wanted to wait to make my decision public, to be 100% certain."

As a junior at Vernon Hills, Spencer led his team in both receiving and interceptions, but he stated he is being recruited as a wide receiver by Ohio State.

Spencer chose Ohio State over Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oregon, Purdue and Wisconsin.