Ohio State is set for a huge weekend, as a number of the nation’s highest-rated recruits—including No. 1 overall prospect Rashan Gary—will make their way to Columbus, Ohio, to visit the Buckeyes.
It will be a pivotal stretch for head coach Urban Meyer, who’s looking to dethrone Nick Saban and Alabama as the king of the college football recruiting world.
With seven commitments already in the fold for 2016, Ohio State currently boasts the nation’s No. 6 recruiting class. But one glance at this week’s visitor list shows that Meyer is aiming much higher.
Here’s a rundown of Ohio State’s marquee recruiting weekend.
Winning over the Best
The top-ranked prospect from each of the last six recruiting classes (Trent Thompson, Leonard Fournette, Robert Nkemdiche, Dorial Green-Beckham, Jadeveon Clowney and Ronald Powell) have landed in the SEC, but that’s a trend Meyer is hoping to stop this year.
That’s why this weekend is so important.
Gary, the No. 1-ranked player for the class of 2016, will be in town to take in the sights on Saturday. Predictably, his offer list is stacked with the premier programs around the country, including Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Notre Dame and USC.
As of right now, Ohio State’s chances of landing the 6’4″, 290-pound defensive tackle (who can run a reported 4.74 40-yard dash) are slim. According to 247Sports’ Crystal Ball Predictions, the Buckeyes only have a…
Continue Reading: Previewing Ohio State’s Surprisingly Huge Recruiting Weekend
