The Hurry-Up is your nighttime dose of updates from the Ohio State football recruiting trail, keeping tabs on the current from commits and targets from around the nation.
Turning another DB, continuing Georgia pipeline
Recently speaking, initially came Ryan Watts flip from Oklahoma in the 2020 class. Then Jantzen Dunns flip from Oklahoma in the 2021 class in that wild one-hour duration in April. And now they have managed a massive flip by taking Hancock from Clemson.
By formally getting the flip of cornerback Jordan Hancock from Clemson on Sunday, the Buckeyes have pulled off another steal of a protective back hire (and considerably made up for the loss of Devonta Smiths flip to Alabama).
RELATED What Jordan Hancocks Commitment Means for Ohio States 2021 Recruiting Class
With Kerry Coombs back in the image, it really does seem like if the Buckeyes desire a protective back badly enough, particularly a cornerback, they are going to get him. Thats what happens when youve helped put seven cornerbacks in the preliminary of the NFL draft with another (Shaun Wade) headed that method quickly enough.
The Buckeyes now have 12 top-100 overall potential customers devoted out of their 19 overall dedicates. Heres how that stacks up against the other top recruiting classes for 2021:.
Tony Alford ranks No. 3 on that list, and Brian Hartline can be found in at No. 9 after completing in the leading spot in the 2020 class. Landing Emeka Egbuka would likely press Hartline into the leading 5 for the 2nd straight cycle. Larry Johnson (12) and Washington (19) also rank in the leading 20 employers for the 2021 class.
And speaking of Coombs, who contributed in the Hancock flip, he is now as much as No. 2 in the 247Sports employer rankings for the class of 2021. He has actually six employees credited to him with an average gamer score of 93.60 points, though Jaylen Johnson belongs more to Al Washington, the assistant who hired Johnson prior to Coombs return to Columbus..
1. Ohio State (12 )2. Clemson (7 )3. Alabama (6 )4. LSU (5 )5. Oklahoma (4 )5. Oregon (4 )7. Georgia (3 )7. North Carolina (3 )7. Texas (3 ).
That speed and his total efficiency at the camp was good enough for Clemons, Oregons top-ranked player in 2022, to amass some interest from both Alabama and Clemson, as the two programs are expected to get on the phone with the top-20 receiver eventually today.
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver remains a borderline top-150 possibility deserving of keeping an eye on moving forward, and that stays real following his efficiency at The MVP Combine in Oregon. Clemons was clocked in the laser-timed 40-yard dash at a time of 4.37 seconds..
Clemons clocks a 4.37.
Mirco now a three-star, Adeleye might re-earn 5th star.
Leading picture: Jordan Hancock (Rusty Mansell/247Sports).
— TreVeyon Henderson (@TreVeyonH4) July 19, 2020.
While there were no major updates for any 2021 targets or dedicates, one whom we failed to discuss was punter Jesse Mirco..
He ranks behind just West Bloomfield (Mich.) punter and Wolverines dedicate Tommy Doman and fellow ProKick Australia punter and Texas devote Isaac Pearson in the positional rankings. (All top Australian gamers listed in the rankings are punters devoted to Division I programs.).
Some other quick-hitting truths about Hancocks commitment, thanks to Eleven Warriors Matt Gutridge:.
Hancocks dedication offers the Buckeyes currently the 12th-highest class compared to classes that have actually finished No. 1 in the nation since 2001.
Coach Day today … pic.twitter.com/d2QMD3tsEO.
tough work pay off https://t.co/blDTJ8EOLw.
As for where the Buckeyes stand in their defensive back recruiting, the training personnel has already connected to their existing dedicates to let them understand their standing in the class has actually not changed due to the fact that of Hancocks dedication. Theres an outdoors possibility that could change if Davis were to devote, as we have been told numerous times that the Buckeyes plans are to bring him in as a safety and not an outdoors linebacker..
It assists the Buckeyes continue their Georgia pipeline, as Hancock is the first gamer from the state to commit to the Buckeyes 2021 class and is now the third player from Suwanee to dedicate to Ohio State, joining Cameron Heyward and Bradley Roby.
But for now, every protective backs dedication is solid, and we do not expect them to be charmed by any other completing schools pitches that Ohio State has a lot of defensive backs in the class..
— Darrius Clemons (@DarriusClemons) July 19, 2020.
— Eleven Warriors (@ 11W) July 19, 2020.
Be on the lookout for Buckeye defensive end devote Tunmise Adeleye to become a first-class possibility. Adeleye was a five-star possibility till a slight fall in February.
He ranks behind just West Bloomfield (Mich.) punter and Wolverines commit Tommy Doman and fellow ProKick Australia punter and Texas commit Isaac Pearson in the positional rankings. (All top Australian players listed in the rankings are punters committed to Division I programs.).
Be on the lookout for Buckeye defensive end devote Tunmise Adeleye to end up being a first-class possibility.
Both the 2021 and 2022 class saw modifications today in the rankings, consisting of the launching of the 2022 composite rankings– which includes Ohio State debuting at No. 2 as a class with 3 top-150 dedicates.
Tony Alford ranks No. 3 on that list, and Brian Hartline comes in at No. 9 after finishing in the leading area in the 2020 class. Larry Johnson (12) and Washington (19) likewise rank in the leading 20 recruiters for the 2021 class.
If the Buckeyes can land their final 4 of top-priority targets in J.T. Tuimoloau (2 ), Egbuka (8 ), Derrick Davis Jr. (53) and Tywone Malone (54)– thats a huge task, certainly– they would have 12 devotes presently ranked in the leading 55. Whichs not consisting of Tristan Leigh (12 ), who has actually become their top uncommitted offensive line target following the dedication of JC Latham to Alabama..
Heres a photo of the 247 Composite team rankings, revealing just how excellent this Ohio State class is shaping up to be. pic.twitter.com/OxS1xqSN62.
Clemons holds 20 deals, including from Michigan, Oregon, Penn State and Stanford.
Hancock will be the 38th player from the Peach State to sign up with an Ohio State lineup. On the 2020 roster are Justin Fields, Harry Miller, Steele Chambers, Antwuan Jackson and Trey Sermon.
Oregon four-star receiver Darrius Clemons is a player whom Ohio State has shown interest in for a while, though he has yet to get a Buckeyes offer, and it does not appear an offer is impending..
