CLEVELAND, Ohio — June marks a wave of new beginnings for the Ohio State recruiting realm. Starting on June 1, campuses will once again welcome commits and prospects for the first time since the COVID-influenced halt to in-person recruiting in March 2020. While the extended “dead period” altered the class of 2021, its removal widens opportunities for future recruits. Keith Sampson Jr., a 2003 defensive tackle from New Bern (N.C.) High School lives 600 miles from Ohio Stadium, and hopes his June 9 visit will clarify his decision. Sampson is a four-star on 247Sports.com and ranked No. 5 in his state, raking in 16 offers that include Alabama, Georgia, and Texas A&M. The Buckeyes extended their offer on April 8. “When I first found out I was getting an offer from Ohio State it was really crazy because they’re a powerhouse program and it proved to me that my hard…
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