As we saw this past year, having running back depth is key and Ohio State is trying to continue with that trend. Since there were plenty of backs already on campus and Mark Fletcher decommitting late, the 2023 class was completed without a back.
Head coach Ryan Day and his running backs coach Tony Alford are already working on getting a back and have made a very positive impression on Texas native, James Peoples. He dropped his final six schools today and the Buckeyes made the cut along with Alabama, Oklahoma, Oregon, TCU, and Texas.
Buy Buckeyes TicketsPeoples is viewed as a top-six running back in the country and a composite top 100 player by 247Sports. He stands 5-foot, 10 inches, and weighs 190 pounds.
#AGTG Beyond blessed to be in this position, I am now down to MY FINAL 6 Schools!!!
@Bill Kurelic @JamesCrepea @SWiltfong247 @ParkerThune@BHoward 11 @247Hudson@Fhall565Hall @InsideTexas@BrandonDrumm247
@RTRnews@NebraskaOnBTN @JClarkHFB247 @JamesCrepea pic.twitter.com/5C71XvrBLt— James (@James_peoples17) February 9, 2023
There is more good news regarding the Buckeyes and Peoples, he will be visiting Columbus at the end of March.
It’s going to be a great weekend 🌰‼️ https://t.co/4Ay2zzVccR
— James (@James_peoples17) February 9, 2023
The Ohio State coaching staff has offered more than a few running backs in the 2024 cycle, but it’s looking very good with Peoples at the moment.
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