COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day wants a defensive scheme that requires Ohio State football to start a single-high safety, so the guy back there better be pretty good. Jordan Fuller was that in 2019, but 2020 left much to be desired as the Buckeyes never found one reliable option. Matt Barnes will get the chance to prove Day made the right decision to promote him to full-time defensive backs coach in the fall, but in the meantime, he can start that process by showing off his recruiting ability. His best chance to do so will be by landing Xavier Nwankpa. WHO: 4-star defensive back who plays for Southeast Polk High School in Altoona, Iowa. SIZE: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds RANKING: The No. 5 safety in the class of 2022, the No. 72 player. THE BATTLE: Nwankpa trimmed his list to 12 schools on New Year’s Day, listing the Buckeyes alongside Arizona…
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