Brian Hartline has been pivotal in Ohio State’s offensive dominance, and he’s finally earning recognition, being named 247 Sports’ National Recruiter of the Year.
Hartline is the team’s wide receivers coach and has been a crucial part of creating a flawless offensive strategy. However, he’s set them up for success before they even take the field.
A former NFL player himself, Hartline has become a leader in the locker room.
Having been influential in recruiting Julian Fleming, the nation’s top wide receiver in the Class of 2020, Hartline is now a critical member of the team’s pitch to recruits, having also helped recruit quarterback CJ Stroud and other blue-chip receivers.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Gee Scott Jr., to go along with Julian Fleming, makeup three of the team’s top five inbound recruits. Hartline was the main contact for all three.
Congratulations to @OhioStateFB’s Brian Hartline (@brianhartline), the 247Sports National Recruiter of the Year.
He spoke to @SWiltfong247 about the process. https://t.co/PWmTkalOKd pic.twitter.com/89W7WH7UZP
— 247Sports (@247Sports) February 5, 2020
That said, he’s certainly deserving of the award.
Hartline edged Clemson’s Todd Bates and Alabama’s Karl Scott in the official rankings for 247 Sports’ Recruiter of the Year.