As we saw this past year, having running back depth is key and [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] 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 [autotag]Ryan Day[/autotag] and his running backs coach [autotag]Tony Alford[/autotag] are already working on getting a back and have made a very positive impression on Texas native, [autotag]James Peoples[/autotag]. He dropped his final six schools today and the Buckeyes made the cut along with Alabama, Oklahoma, Oregon, TCU, and Texas.
Peoples 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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