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Ohio State and its various fan accounts have been cryptically tweeting about a handful of commitments over the past several days. While we are still waiting for the official word on who exactly has made their silent pledge to the Buckeyes, Carlos Locklyn was busy looking way into the future to lock up a potential future star.
On Friday, running back Elijah Newman-Hall announced his commitment to Ohio State. A member of the 2028 class, the 6-foot, 200-pound prospect is well ahead of schedule, but clearly has liked what he’s seen and heard from Locklyn and the Buckeyes to pull the trigger this early on.
BREAKING: 2028 five-star running back Elijah Newman-Hall has committed to Ohio State according to multiple reports.
Newman-Hall is a 6’0” 205 lb athlete from Blake High School.
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The Florida native holds around a dozen offers, including from the likes of Florida State, Miami, UCF, Wake Forrest and others. Ohio State officially entered his recruitment on May 2, when Locklyn first extended the official offer, and Newman-Hall had an impressive showing last week at one of the Buckeyes’ recruiting camps prior to announcing his commitment.
“With a lot of prayer and thought I’m beyond Excited & Blessed to be announcing my Commitment to The Ohio State University GO BUCKS!” Newman-Hall said via Twitter.
Quickly emerging as the top target for Locklyn in the 2028 class, Newman-Hall is coming off a freshman campaign registering 829 yards on 8.3 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns. A two-way player also earning snaps on defense at Blake High School, the bruiser racked up 28 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles for the Yellow Jackets.
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