June 16, 2026

How Dallan Hayden’s Commitment Impacts Ohio State’s 2022 Recruiting Class


Ohio State just landed a commitment from its top running back target when Memphis Christian Brothers four-star Dallan Hayden pledged his services to the Buckeyes on Tuesday, his 18th birthday.. Throw on the tape and the 5-foot-11 and 195-pound Hayden will instantly remind you of former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins in terms of his stature, burst, acceleration, vision and ability to fight for yards. Those attributes helped him rush for 2,010 yards and 24 touchdowns last season in one of the tougher leagues in Tennessee. Simply put, you should pay no attention to his recruiting rankings. “He’s been a three-year starter here for us, which is rare for a school our size,” Christian Brothers head coach Thomas McDaniel told Irish Breakdown’s Bryan Driskell. “He’s got an older brother that’s been very successful at both the high school and collegiate level, has a dad that’s played in the NFL. Man,…

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