Ohio State hosts solid group of recruits

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Buckeyes host solid group of prospects

It might’ve not been as long as what’s rumored to be on hand for the annual spring game this upcoming weekend, but the list of recruits who made the trek to Columbus to mingle with Ryan Day and the rest of the Ohio State football staff the during last few days was rather solid.

Headlined by five-star class of 2020 running back Kendall Milton, who was on campus for multiple days, the Buckeyes finally had a shot to show one of their top soon-to-be-senior targets what it would be like to play his college ball in Central Ohio.

Arriving from Clovis, Calif., on Thursday, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Milton enjoyed his time with Day and the Buckeyes.

“It was a great visit,” Milton told Lettermen Row. “I was able to have great conversations with the coaches. It exceeded my expectations.

Using this spring to visit college programs, Milton’s cross country adventure to OSU won’t be his last time hopping on a plane this month. Wanting to get a good look at some of his top choices before he announces his official visits, LSU (April 15), Alabama (April 17) and, Georgia (April 20) are up next on his planned college trips.

Milton’s visit might’ve stole the headlines, but he wasn’t the only top notch prospect that was on hand to see what the Buckeyes are putting together for the 2019 season. Below are just some of those aforementioned recruits who took time out of their schedules to visit with Ohio State:

3-star OT Dawand Jones

Class: 2019

Town: Indianapolis,IN/Ben Davis

Size: 6’8/360

Status: Signed with Ohio State

4-star OG Luke Wypler

Class: 2020

Town: Montvale,NJ/St. Joseph Regional

Size: 6’3/285

Status: Verbally committed to Ohio State

3-star OT Jakob James

Class: 2020

Town: Cincinnati,OH/Elder

Size: 6’5/275

Status: Verbally committed to Ohio State

4-star S Makari Paige

Class: 2020

Town: West Bloomfield,MI/West Bloomfield

Size: 6’3/182

Offers: Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Northwestern, West Virginia, etc

3-star WR Izayah Cummings

Class: 2020

Town: Louisville,KY/Male

Size: 6’3/195

Offers: Louisvlle, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Duke, Indiana, etc

3-star WR Kaden Dudley

Class: 2021

Town: Monument,CO/Palmer Ridge

Size: 6’0/180

Offers: Colorado, Colorado State

Thoughts: “The visit was unbelievable. (I had) Great talks with Coach Alford and Coach Hartline. One thing that stood out was how Intense practice was. And how the program is set up for success. Both coaches loved my film. I’ll be back in June to work with Coach Hartline at camp, and Coach Alford will be out to watch me in person once the season starts. Coach Alford said to keep working hard and big things are coming very soon. (I was) super impressed with Hartline and the knowledge that he passed on to me in such a little amount of time.”

WR Liam Clifford

Class: 2021

Town: Cincinnati,OH/St. Xavier

Size: 6’2/190

Offers: Michigan, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Toledo

QB Chase Harrison

Class: 2022

Town: Dayton,OH/Centerville

Size: 6’3/185

Offers: Louisville

Thoughts: “I had a good visit and enjoyed watching the QBs compete in practice, and I had a good meeting with Coach Yurchich after practice. He wants me to send him some training film and come to camp and “ball out”. We talked about my football season and what leadership qualities he is looking for. It was fun. I got to talk with (Justin) Fields. Ohio State is a cool place.”

Quick Hits

• St. Joseph’s Prep School (PA) class of 2021 duo of quarterback Kyle McCord, and wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. both announced on Twitter that they’re planning on attending the Buckeyes spring game this upcoming Saturday afternoon.
• Fellow class of 2021 prospect Donovan Jackson, a four-star offensive tackle from Episcopal High in Bellaire, Texas, will also be among the recruits roaming the sidelines of The Horseshoe during Saturday’s spring game.