The BuckeyeBattleCry was with all of you through the thick and thin of this class as we saw elite recruits commit to be Buckeyes and players we were upset to see go elsewhere.  After the dust settled and names were signed on letters of intent, its time to evaluate each position in the class and give it an overall grade.

Quarterbacks

• JT Barrett – Wichita Falls (TX) Rider HS 6’2’’, 205 lbs (4* on all sites)

Joe – (B+) In a year when a QB was needed, Meyer didn’t disappoint.  He may have even targeted a 2^nd QB if we had the normal 85 limit, but with the cap at 82 Meyer only took one.  Barrett is a dual threat that missed the state title run and all-star circuit due to an ACL injury.  He is currently enrolled in Columbus and rehabbing with the training staff.  Miller has 2 … [Read More]

Bell is ranked as a five star athlete on all of the major recruiting sites, and was a standout during this January’s Under Armour game. He also held offers from Auburn, Arkansas, and Georgia, but it was a late battle between Alabama, Tennessee, and the Buckeyes for his commitment.

A life-long Volunteer fan, the team from Knoxville was seen as a late comer in his recruitment, but following a visit there on January 25th, they were back into the thick of it for him almost immediately. Bell and his family kept their recruiting process very close to the vest; as late as Tuesday, many scouting experts were evenly divided on whether or not he’d end … [Read More]

Clark visited Columbus in January, but was seen as a strong Florida lean- even visiting Gainesville this past weekend after being on their campus numerous times over the past several months. However, it seems that his interest in being a part of an explosive offense, coupled with Florida’s large WR class and his connection with the academic programs in Columbus have led him to be a part of the Scarlet and Gray.

Clark will be a graduate of New Smyrna high school, where he earned accolades and was seen as a four star athlete by the major recruiting services. He’s a 5’10″, 170 speedster with 10.4 speed in the 100 meter dash, and was offered by Clemson and Nebraska to … [Read More]