Urban Meyer’s search for a quarterback to bolster Ohio State’s 2014 recruiting class took an unexpected turn Monday afternoon when 4-star prospect Kyle Allen verbally committed to Texas A&M. Allen made the surprising announcement via Twitter: I will be playing my college football for Coach Sumlin at TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY!! GIG EM!! 🏈🏈 twitter.com/KyleAllen_10/s…— Kyle Allen (@KyleAllen_10) June 3, 2013 Allen, rated the No. 4 pro-style quarterback by 247Sports.com, was recruited by Meyer to be the Buckeyes’ version of Alex Smith, whom Meyer coached during his stint at Utah. Allen is similar to Smith in that he’s accurate, athletic and a natural leader, which are all traits Meyer looks for in his quarterbacks. Holding offers from programs like Alabama, Boise State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma State and Tennessee, Allen was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country. So why might his commitment to the Aggies be good news for…
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