Amidst the NFL Draft and NBA playoffs dominating sports headlines, college football recruiting has been relatively subdued. However, Ohio State’s recruiting efforts remain consistently active, as evidenced by their recent attention-grabbing move.
Over the weekend, Ohio State welcomed Dakorien Moore, a 2025 LSU wide receiver commit from Duncanville, Texas, for a visit. Reports emerging about the visit suggest it went exceptionally well, particularly since Moore was accompanied by his mother, adding a personal touch to the experience.
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Originally planned for the spring game, Moore rescheduled his visit due to a conflicting track meet, which Ohio State appreciated. Being the sole recruit on campus further personalized the visit for Moore, according to insights from Steve Wiltfong of On3, who confirmed Ohio State’s strong position in Moore’s considerations.
LSU commit 5⭐️ WR Dakorien Moore brought his mom with him to Ohio State over the weekend 👀@SWiltfong_ on the Buckeyes FLIP chances 📈🌰
MORE: https://t.co/wmc3L8er3o pic.twitter.com/J0nFcMCBk7
— Josh Newberg (@josh_newberg) April 29, 2024
Despite committing to LSU last August, Moore remains actively pursued by other schools like Texas and Oregon, with recent visits to Texas preceding his Ohio State trip. As the summer progresses, Moore’s recruitment is expected to remain active, though a decision could potentially be made before his senior season begins.
Ranked as the top wide receiver and the third overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Moore holds significant allure for college programs, especially being the top recruit from Texas.
Ohio State extends two offers.
While Ohio State hosted the top recruit from Texas last weekend, they were also scouting other talent from the state. During the weekend, Ohio State extended offers to two offensive linemen who are teammates. One is set to graduate in 2025, while the other is in the class of next year.
4-star OT John Turntin III
Class: 2026
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas / North Crowley
Size: 6-foot-3.5 / 305 lbs.
Ranking: No. 8 OT and the No. 78 overall prospect. No. 9 recruit out of Texas
Blessed to receive an Offer from Ohio State!@CoachJFrye @Locklyn33 @therealraygates@CoachEReinhart @CoachCalhoun46@CoachKPark @MikeRoach247 @247Sports @TFloss32@247Hudson @samspiegs @GHamiltonOTF @JClarkHFB247 @Jason_Howell @AndrewHatts @ChadSimmons_ @Kennedy247 @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/Dq4r3aKBok
— John Turntine lll (@TurntineJohn) April 26, 2024
3-star IOL Henry Fenuku
Class: 2025
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas / North Crowley
Size: 6-foot-4 / 295 lbs.
Ranking: No. 26 IOL and the No. 422 overall prospect. No. 67 recruit out of Texas.
Blessed to receive an Offer from Ohio State! @CoachJFrye @Locklyn33 @therealraygates @CoachEReinhart @CoachCalhoun46 @CoachKPark pic.twitter.com/dbJyvWYDTE
— Henry Fenuku (@Henry77Fenuku) April 26, 2024
Quick Hits:
In the Under Armor Ohio Regional camp last Sunday, Justin Hill, a four-star edge prospect from Cincinnati, Ohio, representing Winton Woods, showcased remarkable skills, earning the title of “Alpha Dog” from 247Sports. This accolade isn’t just about performance but also about demonstrating a fierce competitive spirit. Additionally, a viral video from the event captures Hill overpowering an offensive lineman, further solidifying his reputation. Ranked as the 13th edge prospect and 126th overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings, he also holds the 6th spot among Ohio recruits.
Under Armour Ohio Regional yesterday was loaded.
I did not envy those having to choose the MVPs because there were a lot of candidates.
Winton Woods EDGE Justin Hill was our alpha, but there were lots of others who improved their stock:https://t.co/CgF84b8YVk pic.twitter.com/Men14eRK9G
— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) April 29, 2024
Meanwhile, Darryn Peterson, a five-star shooting guard from Huntington, West Virginia, hitherto considering Ohio State among other top schools,
Justin Hill vs Notre Dame commit Owen Strebig at Under Armour pic.twitter.com/CA2Z0yPXuy
— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) April 28, 2024
has reopened his recruitment entirely amidst the coaching changes in college basketball this season. Initially, Peterson had listed Ohio State alongside Arkansas, Baylor, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, and North Carolina in his top choices. He currently holds the prestigious No. 1 spot among shooting guards and is ranked as the third overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
Due to recent coaching staff changes, Five-Star Plus+ SG Darryn Peterson is no longer down to eight schools and will reopen his recruitment to other programs, his father tells @On3Recruits. https://t.co/eknlWlfsEM
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 29, 2024
