Recruiting Outlook is a new weekly series on Buckeye Sports Bulletin designed to be your one-stop shop for all news related to the Ohio State football recruiting trail.
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith and senior deputy athletic director Diana Sabau met with the media on Wednesday morning to discuss the athletic department’s $107 million projected deficit and associated budget cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Here’s a bullet-point recap of what they had to say:
Ohio State wide receiver Gee Scott Jr. became the third member of the Buckeyes’ 2020 recruiting class to receive the honor of having his black stripe removed this fall.
🚨 Black Stripe Alert ‼️
Anotha one for #Zone6! This guy just makes plays. Congrats on losing your stripe @Geescottjr!#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/gOJKgyuJr4
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 23, 2020
“I appreciate you all welcoming me in right away and making me one of your own,” Scott said to his Read More
Although he suffered a gunshot wound to the face last month, Ohio State senior defensive tackle Haskell Garrett is on the road to recovery and might be able to play for the Buckeyes this season.
This according to Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs, who met virtually with the media Read More
While Week 2 of the NFL Season was a bad one for former Ohio State players due to multiple injuries, including to Nick Bosa, Parris Campbell and Malik Hooker, there were still some highlight performances by Buckeyes to be found across the league.
Here are seven standout showings from Ohio Read More
Though former Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith was released by the Dallas Cowboys before the start of the regular season, his NFL career will continue after the Houston Texans announced on Monday they have signed him to their practice squad.
The #Texans have signed two free agents to the practice squad.https://t.co/cUSWlGApg1
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 21, 2020
The 28-year-old Smith was a second-round pick of Read More
On Monday night, Philadelphia St. Joseph’s Prep four-star wide receiver Marvin Harrison became the 12th Ohio State commit to lock in their spot in the 2021 All-American Bowl.
O-H-I-O STATE fans are familiar with this guy.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (@MarvHarrisonJr) has committed to the 2021 All-American Bowl @NBCSports #AAB21 🇺🇸#AllAmericanBowl 🏈 pic.twitter.com/d7RiQMXqhD
— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) September 22, 2020
The son of the NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver of the same name, Harrison currently ranks as the No. 21 Read More
Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and safety Kourt Williams became the first members of the Buckeyes’ 2020 recruiting class to shed their black stripes following Monday’s practice.
🚨 Black Stripe Alert ‼️
Please join us in *officially* welcoming @jaxon_smith1 to #Zone6!#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/0ZUsVDsX2n
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 21, 2020
“I appreciate everybody. I appreciate the best corps in the nation, Zone 6, man,” Smith-Njigba said. “Happy to be out here, Read More
The Buckeyes are once again in the mix for the top offensive tackle in the nation.
Gunner Givens, a five-star offensive tackle from Daleville, Va., Lord Botetourt, included Ohio State among his top schools, along with Clemson, Virginia Tech, Georgia, LSU, Penn State, Auburn, Alabama, Florida State, North Carolina, Read More
Manassas (Va.) Unity Reed four-star defensive tackle Tyleik Williams on Sunday became the latest Ohio State commit to announce his intentions of playing in the 2021 All-American Bowl.
I will be de-committing from the Under Armour All – American Game and committing to the Adidas All – American Game ! pic.twitter.com/AiOjryoEVJ
— Tyleik “T5” Williamš 🪁 (@tyleikk) September 20, 2020
The 6-3, 330-pound Williams – who is considered the 10th-best defensive tackle and No. 160 prospect overall in the class of Read More
