Sampson Jones is Ohio State's latest breakthrough pledge, gives early boost to 2019 class

By: Cam Smith, USA TODAY High School Sports | March 20, 2018 Urban Meyer has struck again. The Ohio State football coach’s push for a dominant Class of 2019 is well underway, and it picked up steam on Monday night with the commitment of four-star Avon (Ind.) running back Sampson James. A 6-foot-1, 211-pound ball carrier, James committed to the Buckeyes two days after visiting Columbus on an unofficial trip. It’s clear that trip had a significant impact on James’ decision, thanks to a quick connection between the Indiana native and his would-be future teammates. “I fell in love during the visit,” James told 247 Sports. “I got a lot of my questions answered (by Antonio Williams). We went out to dinner and talked, talked to some of the other players, talked to a lot of players and they told me straight up everything I see is real. “Just the people…

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