Ohio State is at the top of the mountain after marching through the first-ever College Football Playoff, and that improbable championship run could put the Buckeyes atop the recruiting rankings in 2017.
That’s something Urban Meyer is working toward, and he’s well on his way with the class he’s putting together.
The Buckeyes already have seven commitments for their ’17 class, which currently ranks No. 1 nationally. They reclaimed the top spot from Miami with the commitment of Jake Moretti, a 4-star offensive tackle who offered his verbal pledge on Saturday.
With Ohio State’s early success and the key targets left on the board, there’s a chance that Meyer could run away with that No. 1 ranking.
The foundation for this class was set early by Danny Clark, a 4-star standout and pro-style quarterback hailing from Akron, Ohio. Clark committed in December 2013, just a month after finishing up his freshman season.
It took 13 months for the Buckeyes to get another commitment.
On January 12—the night Ohio State steamrolled Oregon to win the national title—Meyer got his second ’17 pledge from 5-star cornerback Shaun Wade. His announcement triggered a string of commitments for the Buckeyes, who brought 5-star offensive tackle Josh Myers, 4-star athlete Bruce Judson, 4-star cornerback Marcus Williamson and 4-star running back Todd Sibley into the fold before the close of spring practice.
Ohio State’s recruiting success…
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