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OHIO STATE-MICHIGAN VISITOR LIST FEATURES AT LEAST A DOZEN FIVE-STAR PROSPECTS
Andrew Lind on November 24, 2016 at 5:45p@andrewmlind
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The Game is almost here.
Second-ranked Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan will face off in the most anticipated matchup in 10 years, and the list of recruits expected in Columbus certainly reflects the heightened anticipation of the rivalry.
The list below is subject to change, as new prospects will undoubtedly confirm their intentions to visit as the game gets closer while other may have a change of plans at the last minute. But this is the most up-to-date list of those who will be in attendance.
CLASS OF 2017
OHIO STATE-MICHIGAN VISITOR LIST FEATURES AT LEAST A DOZEN FIVE-STAR PROSPECTS
Andrew Lind on November 24, 2016 at 5:45p@andrewmlind
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The Game is almost here.
Second-ranked Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan will face off in the most anticipated matchup in 10 years, and the list of recruits expected in Columbus certainly reflects the heightened anticipation of the rivalry.
The list below is subject to change, as new prospects will undoubtedly confirm their intentions to visit as the game gets closer while other may have a change of plans at the last minute. But this is the most up-to-date list of those who will be in attendance.
CLASS OF 2017
- Bellaire, Texas, Episcopal five-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson
The No. 3 prospect overall, Wilson has more than two dozen offers from programs such as Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Ohio State, Texas and Texas A&M. The in-state Longhorns are considered the favorite, but the Buckeyes have a chance to impress on his official visit.
- Grand Prairie, Texas, five-star cornerback Jeffrey Okudah
The No. 7 prospect overall, Okudah included Ohio State in his Top 6 schools alongside Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Oklahoma and USC. It's been rumored he silently committed to the Buckeyes back in May.
- Kennedale, Texas, five-star linebacker Baron Browning
The No. 9 prospect overall, Browning included Ohio State in his Top 6 last week alongside Alabama, Florida State, Michigan, TCU and UCLA. He is set to announce his college decision on Nov. 29.
- Miamisburg five-star offensive tackle commit Josh Myers
The No. 10 prospect overall, Myers committed to Ohio State in January 2015.
- Calabasas, California, five-star cornerback Darnay Holmes
The No. 12 prospect overall, Holmes has 25 offers from programs such as Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Michigan, Ohio State and UCLA. The Bruins are considered the favorite, with the Wolverines a distant second.
- Jackson, Tennessee, University School five-star offensive tackle Trey Smith
The No. 20 prospect overall, Smith has 26 offers from programs such as Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, Ole Miss and Tennessee. A candidate to replace the departed Jake Moretti, Smith is considered a heavy lean for the in-state Volunteers.
- Riceboro, Georgia, Liberty County five-star safety Richard LeCounte III
The No. 27 prospect overall, LeCounte committed to Georgia in December 2015. Using the official visit to see former high school teammate Raekwon McMillan play in what may be his final game in Columbus.
- Hyattsville, Maryland, DeMatha five-star defensive end commit Chase Young
The No. 30 prospect overall, Young committed to Ohio State in July.
- Bradenton, Florida, IMG Academy four-star safety commit Isaiah Pryor
The No. 47 prospect overall, Pryor committed to Ohio State in July 2015.
- South Jordan, Utah, Bingham four-star defensive tackle Jay Tufele
The No. 57 prospect overall, Tufele listed Ohio State in his Top 7 alongside BYU, UCLA, USC, Utah and Washington. He is expected to announce his college decision at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January 2017.
- Roswell, Georgia, four-star safety Xavier McKinney
The No. 77 prospect overall, McKinney is a one-time Alabama commit with 13 offers. Ohio State extending a scholarship offer in August and quickly made up ground in McKinney's recruitment, but he is ultimately expected to pick between Alabama and Clemson on signing day.
- Powell Olentangy Liberty four-star athlete Brendon White
The No. 112 prospect overall, White committed to Ohio State in October 2015.
- Bradenton, Florida, IMG Academy four-star cornerback Marcus Williamson
The No. 239 prospect overall, Williamson committed to Ohio State in April 2015.
- Cleveland Heights four-star wide receiver Jaylen Harris
The No. 174 prospect overall, Harris listed Ohio State in his Top 5 in August alongside Alabama, Michigan State, Penn State and Tennessee. He has long said the Buckeyes would make room for him in its scholarship-restricted class if wanted to play in Columbus.
- Bridgeton, New Jersey, four-star athlete Markquese Bell
The No. 180 prospect overall, Bell listed Ohio State in his Top 7 in August alongside Clemson, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Rutgers and Temple. Bell would easily be included in the class in any other year, but must wait to see how things unfold over the next few months if he wants to play in Columbus.
- Cincinnati Winton Woods four-star defensive tackle Jerron Cage
The No. 229 prospect overall, Cage committed to Ohio State in July 2015.
- Massillon Washington four-star offensive tackle Thayer Munford
The No. 281 prospect overall, Munford holds 16 offers from programs such as Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan State, Pitt and Tennessee. Though the Buckeyes have yet to extend an offer, Munford is a candidate to replace the aforementioned Moretti.
- Buffalo, New York, Canisius three-star kicker commit Blake Haubeil
The No. 1208 prospect overall, Haubeil is the top-rated kicker in the class. He committed to Ohio State in July 2015.
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