Ohio State has taken a more national approach with its recruiting under Urban Meyer, and as the 2017 cycle nears the critical summer season, it’s clear that the coaching staff is trying to raid the talent-rich state of Texas.
It started in early March when the Buckeyes secured a commitment from 4-star all-purpose back J.K. Dobbins—Texas’ No. 6 prospect for the class of 2017. Dobbins had offers from all the in-state players—Baylor, Houston, TCU, Texas and Texas A&M—in addition to national brands such as Florida, Notre Dame, Stanford and USC.
One look at Dobbins’ highlight reel makes it easy to understand all the attention he’s receiving. Rated the No. 47 overall prospect and the third-best all-purpose back nationally, his blend of speed and vision make him an absolute nightmare to corral near the line of scrimmage.
“I can do more than just have speed,” Dobbins said of his game, according to Ari Wasserman of The Plain Dealer. “People think that’s what I’m about. But I can run through the middle, through the trenches, and I can pass block, too. I am a three-down back. That’s what most people would like to say.”
Dobbins was the most recent member to join Ohio State’s No. 1-rated class, but Meyer’s efforts in Texas haven’t stopped there. Ohio State is trying to add more top talent from The Lone Star State by poaching 5-star prospects Jeffrey Okudah and Baron Browning.
Both are elite prospects—Okudah is ranked the No. 2 Texas product…
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