The Hurry Up is your nightly dose of updates from the Ohio State football recruiting trail, keeping tabs on the latest from commits and targets from around the country.
TOLD YOU TO PAY ATTENTION
Xenia three-star wide receiver Meechi Harris told Eleven Warriors he'll take an unofficial visit to Ohio State on Tuesday.
This marks the second trip to campus in a little over five weeks for the 6-foot-2, 188-pound Harris. He doesn't yet have an offer from the Buckeyes but is certainly a candidate to earn one in the coming months. Whether it comes tomorrow or at a camp this summer, Harris doesn't plan to rush to a decision.
“I don't want to commit so early,” he said. “I always see people commit than decommit two weeks later, so I'm going to have fun with the process and really pick out my school.”
Harris, the second-best receiver in the state and the No. 507 prospect overall in the Class of 2018, has seen his recruitment take off. He has earned offers from programs such as Cincinnati, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota, Purdue, West Virginia and Wisconsin in the last two months.
FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS
Ohio State offered a scholarship late Sunday night to Alpharetta, Georgia, three-star cornerback Jaycee Horn.
Blessed to receive an offer from THE Ohio State University! #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/JoBP93P7bc
— Jaycee Horn (@jayceehorn_10) March 6, 2017
“It means a lot,” Horn told Eleven Warriors. “I grew up watching Bradley Roby, and to see him play there and get to the top, it means a lot.”
The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Horn is considered the 54th-best cornerback and No. 623 prospect overall in the Class of 2018.
He holds nearly 40 scholarship offers from programs such as Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Virginia Tech, but has formed a great relationships with defensive backs coach Kerry Coombs and director of player personnel Mark Pantoni in the last week or so — he likes how they talk to him about things other than football, like what he wants to major in.
“That's cool,” he said.
Horn recorded 29 tackles, 24 pass deflections and six interceptions to help the Raiders to the state playoffs last season.
“I just try to make plays and change the game and capitalize on opportunities,” he said.
Horn was on campus several years ago for with his good friend Connor Heyward, the younger brother of former Ohio State defensive tackle and Georgia native Cam Heyward.
“I liked the atmosphere and the fans were great,” he said. “No doubt I'll be back this season.”
NARROWING IT DOWN
I fully expect Ohio State to make the cut for Tulsa, Oklahoma, Union four-star wide receiver C.J. Moore when he trims his list of 19 scholarship offers to five in the near future.
Dropping top 5 soon
— CJ Moore (@daddydimes35) March 6, 2017
The 6-foot-5, 175-pound Moore is considered the 17th-best wideout and No. 92 prospect overall in the Class of 2018. He was also on campus for Ohio State's Junior Day.
“It was amazing,” Moore told Eleven Warriors. “Really everything. I liked everything, honestly. Very high energy. A family. Everyone is all in.”
Of course, Ohio State will have to hold off programs closer to home such as Alabama, Auburn, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Texas and Texas A&M for Moore's pledge. But he's a big fan of head coach Urban Meyer and wide receivers coach Zach Smith.
“They are super straightforward, and I like that a lot,” he said.
Moore finished his junior campaign with 45 receptions for 654 yards and 12 touchdowns.
I LIKE THEIR CHANCES
Cuero, Texas, four-star wide receiver Jordan Whittington will also trim his list of offers down to 13 on Saturday.
Posting top 13 Saturday will include schools who haven't offered yet.
— JordanWhittington (@J_Whitt3) March 5, 2017
The 6-foot-1, 193-pound Whittington is considered the 10th-best receiver and No. 57 prospect overall in the Class of 2019. He holds 16 offers from programs such as Houston, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas A&M and TCU, but told Eleven Warriors Ohio State sits in his Top 2.
[We just always keep in contact. They show major love,” Whittington said, noting he mainly speaks with wide receivers coach Zach Smith. “He's one of, if not the most livest out there.”
Whittington, the nephew of former Oakland Raiders running back Arthur Whittington, racked up 1,825 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns last season to help the Gobblers to the state semifinals. He was named a MaxPreps All-American as a result.
