Report: Top running back has Ohio State as leader ahead of weekend visit
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When Jordan Marshall decided to commit to Michigan over Ohio State, many wondered what the Buckeyes’ plan was at running back.
Although they lost out on a local star, that doesn’t mean that running backs coach Tony Alford and head coach Ryan Day won’t bring in another big-time talent.
That’s the case with Texas back James Peoples, who will begin a visit to Columbus Thursday and it could very well lead to a commitment in the future. The 5-foot, 10-inch, and 192-pound ball carrier told 247Sports Bill Kurelic that prior to his visit “Ohio State is my front runner in my recruitment.”
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— James (@James_peoples17) March 30, 2023
Peoples is rated as the No. 5 running back and 69th overall running back in the 2024 recruiting cycle according to the 247Sports composite. If comparing, Marshall is the No. 7 running back and 91st overall.
This is the start of Peoples’ multiple visits to Columbus, as he has already set an official visit date for June 23rd. Just looking at his upcoming visit schedule, one could say that the biggest challenger to the Buckeyes is Oklahoma.
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