Ohio State remains in search of a stud running back with workhorse potential in the 2015 class. However, recent developments suggest the Buckeyes are firmly in the mix for two of the nation’s premier rushers.
Urban Meyer and his staff have long coveted 5-star Kentucky recruit Damien Harris, hosting him for an official visit earlier this season. Now, Michael Weber has inserted himself into the discussion as a potential difference-maker in the Buckeyes backfield.
The 4-star prospect revealed his decision to spend an official visit in Columbus this weekend on Twitter:
Like Harris, Weber was formerly committed to Michigan.
The Detroit product backed off his verbal pledge to the Wolverines in late November. He was initially viewed as a quality replacement for Harris, who decommitted from Michigan last winter.
Now, both are coveted uncommitted players just two months shy of national signing day. Harris is expected to announce his collegiate intentions Jan. 9, while Weber has yet to share any time frame for a decision.
Harris, rated No. 1 overall among running backs in 247Sports’ composite rankings, trimmed his list to five teams in August. The group of finalists consists of Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky, Texas A&M and Florida, though a coaching change in Gainesville doesn’t bode well for a squad that always seemed to be the biggest long shot.
He spent time at Ohio State in September, watching the team suffer its lone loss of the season to Virginia Tech. With just…
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