The Drought is Over
Caleb Downs has Ohio State’s first punt return touchdown since 2014.
The 2018 Under Armour Camp Series gets underway on Sunday at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio. It marks the first of 10 stops this spring where prospects can earn an invitation to play in the Under Armour All-America Game in January 2019.
- UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICA CAMP SERIES
- SUNDAY, FEB. 18 @ 10:00 A.M. EST
- SPIRE INSTITUTE - GENEVA, OHIO
Just like Nike Football’s The Opening regional camps and Rivals’ Three-Stripe camps, prospects who participate in the Under Armour Camp Series will be measured in the 40-yard dash, pro-agility test and vertical jump, as well as compete against their peers in various individual and one-on-one drills.
They’ll be instructed by former Cincinnati Bengal quarterback Jeff Blake, former Indianapolis Colts running back Lamont Warren, former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Chambers and former Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Boyd.
As mentioned, several rising seniors will be selected at the conclusion of each event to play in the Under Armour All-America Game next winter. Select underclassmen, meanwhile, will be invited to the Future 50 camp, which takes place in Orlando that same week.
That said, several prospect with offers from Ohio State will be in attendance on Sunday, including:
| NAME | POS | STARS | CLASS | HIGH SCHOOL | COMMITMENT STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVONTAE DOBBS | OT | ★★★★★ | 2019 | BELLEVILLE (MI) | UNCOMMITTED |
| NOLAN RUMLER | OT | ★★★★★ | 2019 | AKRON (OH) ARCHBISHOP HOBAN | MICHIGAN |
| JULIAN BARNETT | WR | ★★★★ | 2019 | BELLEVILLE (MI) | MICHIGAN STATE |
| JOWON BRIGGS | DT | ★★★★ | 2019 | CINCINNATI (OH) WALNUT HILLS | UNCOMMITTED |
| ZEKE CORRELL | OG | ★★★★ | 2019 | CINCINNATI (OH) ANDERSON | UNCOMMITTED |
| M.J. DEVONSHIRE | CB | ★★★ | 2019 | ALIQUIPPA (PA) | UNCOMMITTED |
| JUSTIN ROGERS | OG | ★★★★ | 2020 | OAK PARK (MI) | UNCOMMITTED |
Other notable targets who are still in search of that coveted offer from the Buckeyes include:
| NAME | POS | STARS | CLASS | HIGH SCHOOL | COMMITMENT STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RODAS JOHNSON | DT | ★★★★ | 2019 | COLUMBUS (OH) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES | UNCOMMITTED |
| DWAN MATHIS | QB | ★★★★ | 2019 | OAK PARK (MI) | MICHIGAN STATE |
| JAREN MANGHAM | RB | ★★★★ | 2019 | DETROIT (MI) CASS TECH | UNCOMMITTED |
| MOSES DOUGLASS | CB | ★★★★ | 2019 | SPRINGFIELD (OH) | UNCOMMITTED |
| MERSHAWN RICE | ATH | ★★★ | 2019 | REYNOLDSBURG (OH) | UNCOMMITTED |
| CAMERON PHILLIPS | WR | ★★★ | 2019 | BRADENTON (FL) IMG ACADEMY | UNCOMMITTED |
| ERICK ALL JR. | TE | ★★★ | 2019 | FAIRFIELD (OH) | UNCOMMITTED |
| DEZMAN COOPER | LB | ★★★ | 2019 | REYNOLDSBURG (OH) | UNCOMMITTED |
| ZACH CARPENTER | OG | ★★★ | 2019 | CINCINNATI (OH) ARCHBISHOP MOELLER | UNCOMMITTED |
| TOMMY EICHENBERG | LB | ★★★ | 2019 | CLEVELAND (OH) ST IGNATIUS | UNCOMMITTED |
| JOHN BRANHAM JR. | RB | ★★★ | 2019 | COLUMBUS (OH) NORTHLAND | UNCOMMITTED |
| JESTIN JACOBS | LB | ★★★ | 2019 | CLAYTON (OH) NORTHMONT | UNCOMMITTED |
| ISAIAH GIBSON | DT | ★★★ | 2019 | SPRINGFIELD (OH) | UNCOMMITTED |
| JULIUS WOOD | CB | ★★★ | 2019 | COLUMBUS (OH) WALNUT RIDGE | UNCOMMITTED |
| MICHAEL DRENNEN II | ATH | ★★★★ | 2020 | DUBLIN (OH) COFFMAN | UNCOMMITTED |
| KALIL BRANHAM | ATH | N/A | 2020 | COLUMBUS (OH) NORTHLAND | UNCOMMITTED |
| MIQUAN GRACE | CB | N/A | 2020 | CINCINNATI (OH) WINTON WOODS | UNCOMMITTED |
| RILEY KELLER | QB | N/A | 2020 | TOLEDO (OH) WHITMER | UNCOMMITTED |
| DAMON PAYNE | DE | N/A | 2021 | BELLEVILLE (MI) | UNCOMMITTED |
Last month, Ohio State cornerback Sevyn Banks, offensive lineman Matthew Jones, linebacker Teradja Mitchell, defensive end Tyreke Smith and running back Brian Snead joined a long list of Buckeyes who have played in the Under Armour All-America Game.
Which future commits will join them? Stay tuned.
