CFB recruiting: Georgia flips RB; Ohio State leads for 5-star; Michigan adds DL commit
Ohio State football recruiting: Buckeyes pick up big predictions
Ryan Day hosted some big hitters this weekend, including five-star offensive tackle Brandon Baker. The battle to land Baker will continue over the summer with Texas, Georgia and Oregon lurking but it looks like Columbus made an impression on several prospects who visited as well.
The 247Sports Crystal Ball saw predictions in Ohio State’s favor for four-star edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot and four-star safety Jaylen McClain.
However, the most exciting spark of momentum surrounded a player who wasn’t visiting this weekend: Eddrick Houston.
The five-star defensive lineman who ranks No. 27 in the 247Sports composite was visiting Georgia this weekend but that didn’t stop Steve Wiltfong from dropping a Crystal Ball prediction for the Buckeyes or On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine from declaring Ohio State in the lead for his services.
The plan is for Houston to announce his commitment on Aug. 22 after he finishes out his tour of official visits with Ohio State and Alabama. When he arrives next weekend, the Buckeyes just have to find a way to close the deal.
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