Does Ohio State need three running backs in the 2025 recruiting class?

Bo Jackson doesn’t seem to care how many running backs Ohio State takes in its 2025 recruiting class.

Jackson, rated as a four-star prospect, was the first running back to commit to the Buckeyes in the class. He was the first running back to commit to Carlos Locklyn after he was hired to replace now-Michigan running backs coach Tony Alford.

Since Jackson’s commitment June 4, Ohio State added another running back in Philadelphia three-star Isaiah West. And throughout June, rumors swirled that the Buckeyes could be in the market for a third running back in the class.

A three-back recruiting class is not the norm. Ohio State hasn’t had one since 2018 with Jaelen Gill, Brian Snead and Master Teague. But it became a real possibility in 2025, something Jackson wasn’t fazed by.

“I’m not worried about that,” Jackson said of a potential three-running back class. “I’m here. I’m staying.”

That running back who was tied to the third spot in the class – four-star Jordon Davison – committed to Oregon on Friday, choosing the Ducks over Alabama, Michigan and Ohio State. Davison was Ohio State’s first running back offer for the class, one he secured more than two years before his commitment.

But even with two backs committed in 2025, Locklyn has not solved the depth problem he inherited from Alford.

Does Ohio State running back room have a depth problem?

Ohio State’s running backs room does not seem to have a talent problem. Jackson joins the class as the No. 81 prospect in the country and had the attention of Alabama and Georgia. West joins as a fast-rising three-star who should see a ratings bump during his senior season at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School.

And Ohio State’s running backs room does not seem to have a problem ahead of the 2024 season. The duo of Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson headline a…

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Author : The Columbus Dispatch

Publish date : 2024-06-28 19:18:58

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