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2025 TX RB Chad Gasper (Florida Signee)
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LGHL This or That: Miyan Williams, TreVeyon Henderson both worthy of RB1 role
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This or That: Miyan Williams, TreVeyon Henderson both worthy of RB1 role
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Both Buckeyes RBs Will Be Counted Upon For 2023
The tradition of Ohio State running backs is strong and varied over the years. Archie Griffin is firmly established on the “Mount Rushmore” of Ohio State greats, as the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy. In the 1980s, players such as Tim Spencer and Keith Byars made their respective marks on the program in a positive fashion for Earle Bruce’s teams.
While John Cooper’s tenure is often derided for a lack of wins versus Michigan, the Buckeyes had players such as Robert Smith and Eddie George carrying the ball, and creating tremendous Ohio State football memories.
Jim Tressel’s teams were traditionally oriented towards ball control, and players such as Chris “Beanie” Wells were often called upon to pound opposing teams into submission. And of course, Urban Meyer, with his spread offense — which was rooted in a power running game — relied on the talents of Carlos Hyde, Ezekiel Elliott, and J.K. Dobbins during his tenure.
So there have been a wide variety of skills and talents over the years from Ohio State running backs, which brings us up to the present day, as Ohio State again has an abundance of talent in its RB room for the upcoming 2023 season. Miyan Williams, TreVeyon Henderson, Chip Trayanum, Dallan Hayden, and Evan Pryor will all be looking for carries when the season begins.
Ohio State fans have grown accustomed to the old adage for their running backs of needing “a pair and a spare.” Ohio State has that, and more, with Williams and Henderson considered to be the “pair,” and Trayanum, Hayden, and Pryor all filling that “spare” role. Considering how precarious Ohio State’s running back depth was at the end of the 2022 season, it is a good thing that there are plenty of spares ready to go in 2023.
Focusing on Williams and Henderson as the likely starters, I tend to think of them as co-starters, each having a unique skill set that fits nicely into the OSU offense. Williams, listed at 5-foot-9, 225 pounds, is more of a power back who is happy to run by you, or over you, as he demonstrated versus Clemson in the 2020 Sugar Bowl. Williams was eventually slowed by injuries at the end of the 2022 season, including following a freak entanglement with a yardage chain.
Henderson — listed at 5-foot-10 and 214 pounds — is capable of power, but usually elicits the oohs and ahs when he breaks out into the open field. Henderson battled injuries throughout 2022 and will be itching to get back to show the college football world the type of player he demonstrated in his freshman season of 2021.
He even admitted that the negativity surrounding his injury and how it was handled inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center briefly led him to consider transferring. However, the former five-star prospect is still a Buckeye and looking to finally meet his full potential as a college running back.
Thunder (Williams) and Lightning (Henderson), both have considerable talents, and both figure prominently for the 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes.
Should it be a case of one over the other? My answer is emphatically no.
The ideal game plan, in my estimation, is to play to each running back’s strengths. In Williams’ case, his power and deceptive shiftiness would make him an ideal candidate to wear down opponents. In the case of Henderson, his explosive speed as both a runner and a receiver out of the backfield — as demonstrated in the video clip up above — would seem to make him perfect to come in to seal the victory, after the opposing defense has been worn down from the power running style of Williams.
How many carries or touches should each get? That is a tough call, as most running backs will tell you that they prefer to stay in the game after they have developed a rhythm. As I wrote up above, looking at how the defense is — or is not — responding to the play of Williams or Henderson would be key for the Ohio State coaching staff. Considering the Buckeyes will be breaking in a brand new quarterback, it may make more sense to rely upon a strong running game, to help get the quarterback better acclimated throughout the early part of the season.
This is just my opinion, but it seemed like Henderson, at times in 2022, was bound and determined to demonstrate his physical toughness, that he was just as tough as Williams. Perhaps that contributed to some of the nagging injuries that he sustained last season.
I guess I would summarize it in a manner or fashion that my late Dad might have said. My Dad enjoyed woodworking, and he would often say that “every tool has a specific purpose.” Could I use the thick end of a screwdriver to try and hammer a nail into a wall? Sure, but why not use the right tool, in this case, a hammer, to do the job?
Every tool has a specific purpose. With this theme of “This or That,” I am of the belief that it is more a case of This AND That, and Miyan Williams and TreVeyon Henderson will both be needed for specific purposes in 2023 for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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CMinnich via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images
Both Buckeyes RBs Will Be Counted Upon For 2023
The tradition of Ohio State running backs is strong and varied over the years. Archie Griffin is firmly established on the “Mount Rushmore” of Ohio State greats, as the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy. In the 1980s, players such as Tim Spencer and Keith Byars made their respective marks on the program in a positive fashion for Earle Bruce’s teams.
While John Cooper’s tenure is often derided for a lack of wins versus Michigan, the Buckeyes had players such as Robert Smith and Eddie George carrying the ball, and creating tremendous Ohio State football memories.
Jim Tressel’s teams were traditionally oriented towards ball control, and players such as Chris “Beanie” Wells were often called upon to pound opposing teams into submission. And of course, Urban Meyer, with his spread offense — which was rooted in a power running game — relied on the talents of Carlos Hyde, Ezekiel Elliott, and J.K. Dobbins during his tenure.
So there have been a wide variety of skills and talents over the years from Ohio State running backs, which brings us up to the present day, as Ohio State again has an abundance of talent in its RB room for the upcoming 2023 season. Miyan Williams, TreVeyon Henderson, Chip Trayanum, Dallan Hayden, and Evan Pryor will all be looking for carries when the season begins.
Ohio State fans have grown accustomed to the old adage for their running backs of needing “a pair and a spare.” Ohio State has that, and more, with Williams and Henderson considered to be the “pair,” and Trayanum, Hayden, and Pryor all filling that “spare” role. Considering how precarious Ohio State’s running back depth was at the end of the 2022 season, it is a good thing that there are plenty of spares ready to go in 2023.
Focusing on Williams and Henderson as the likely starters, I tend to think of them as co-starters, each having a unique skill set that fits nicely into the OSU offense. Williams, listed at 5-foot-9, 225 pounds, is more of a power back who is happy to run by you, or over you, as he demonstrated versus Clemson in the 2020 Sugar Bowl. Williams was eventually slowed by injuries at the end of the 2022 season, including following a freak entanglement with a yardage chain.
Henderson — listed at 5-foot-10 and 214 pounds — is capable of power, but usually elicits the oohs and ahs when he breaks out into the open field. Henderson battled injuries throughout 2022 and will be itching to get back to show the college football world the type of player he demonstrated in his freshman season of 2021.
He even admitted that the negativity surrounding his injury and how it was handled inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center briefly led him to consider transferring. However, the former five-star prospect is still a Buckeye and looking to finally meet his full potential as a college running back.
Thunder (Williams) and Lightning (Henderson), both have considerable talents, and both figure prominently for the 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes.
Should it be a case of one over the other? My answer is emphatically no.
The ideal game plan, in my estimation, is to play to each running back’s strengths. In Williams’ case, his power and deceptive shiftiness would make him an ideal candidate to wear down opponents. In the case of Henderson, his explosive speed as both a runner and a receiver out of the backfield — as demonstrated in the video clip up above — would seem to make him perfect to come in to seal the victory, after the opposing defense has been worn down from the power running style of Williams.
How many carries or touches should each get? That is a tough call, as most running backs will tell you that they prefer to stay in the game after they have developed a rhythm. As I wrote up above, looking at how the defense is — or is not — responding to the play of Williams or Henderson would be key for the Ohio State coaching staff. Considering the Buckeyes will be breaking in a brand new quarterback, it may make more sense to rely upon a strong running game, to help get the quarterback better acclimated throughout the early part of the season.
This is just my opinion, but it seemed like Henderson, at times in 2022, was bound and determined to demonstrate his physical toughness, that he was just as tough as Williams. Perhaps that contributed to some of the nagging injuries that he sustained last season.
I guess I would summarize it in a manner or fashion that my late Dad might have said. My Dad enjoyed woodworking, and he would often say that “every tool has a specific purpose.” Could I use the thick end of a screwdriver to try and hammer a nail into a wall? Sure, but why not use the right tool, in this case, a hammer, to do the job?
Every tool has a specific purpose. With this theme of “This or That,” I am of the belief that it is more a case of This AND That, and Miyan Williams and TreVeyon Henderson will both be needed for specific purposes in 2023 for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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LGHL Five offers go out, top 2024 target narrows down finalists to Ohio State, Michigan
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Five offers go out, top 2024 target narrows down finalists to Ohio State, Michigan
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Ohio State stayed as busy as can be by offering five new prospects on Thursday.
Thursday was a super busy day for Ohio State’s coaching staff as they handed out five new offers after a successful day of camp and visits.
Just yesterday, Kaden Strayhorn was a topic of discussion in State Secrets as he announced via his Twitter account that he would be in Columbus for an unofficial visit. A 6-foot-3, 285-pound offensive lineman, the thought was that his visit would be worth his while as the Buckeyes were likely to offer. With schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Texas, Tennessee, and several others already in his possession, Ohio State joining the mix certainly seemed likely.
Making the trip more than worthwhile, Strayhorn did in fact add Ohio State to his offer list. The No. 264 player nationally, Kaden is also the 12th best interior lineman in the country in the 2025 class per the 247Sports Composite grades. Knowing how valuable it is to get in early with these top players, Justin Frye didn’t waste any more time and this won’t be the last time Strayhorn is a topic of discussion.
There are not many states where Ohio State has had more success recruiting than Florida. A priority every cycle, the Sunshine State has long been a breeding ground for Power 5 players, and the Buckeyes have taken advantage numerous times. At the receiver spot specifically, Brian Hartline has been able to go down south and have his way pulling out the best players not only in Florida, but nationally as well. While most of the time the guys he lands are among the highest-ranked recruits, he also has a way of recruiting a “fit” for the position.
Yesterday, unranked 2025 Florida native, Jayvan Boggs was in Columbus for a visit and his trek north paid off in a major way. Leaving with an offer in hand, Boggs went as far as to say it was the offer from his “dream school” showing just how highly he thinks of Ohio State.
A 6-foot-1, 175-pound WR, Boggs currently holds offers from just under 10 schools including West Virginia, Pitt, Boston College, and more, but this Buckeye offer is definitely his biggest yet and should make others start paying closer attention. Ohio State pulling the trigger this early bodes well and if they really are his dream school, this is just the beginning of a solid recruitment for Jayvan.
Moving right along with Florida receiver prospects; Orlando native Vernell Brown III was also at Ohio State yesterday and not only got to visit the Buckeyes, but camped as well. The receiver’s performance was impressive enough that he too received an Ohio State offer.
A 5-foot-11, 165-pound athlete, Brown is currently the No. 378 player nationally and the 35th-best athlete in the country in the 2025 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings. With nearly 20 offers to his name, it’s easy to see why Ohio State joined the likes of Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and several more by offering and getting into this recruitment.
Last, but certainly not least, there was a third and final receiver prospect from Florida to leave Columbus with an offer yesterday. Class of 2026 athlete Jabari Brady, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound target announced via Twitter that after his visit concluded, Ohio State was the latest school to enter his recruitment. Only a rising sophomore, Brady joins Chris Henry Jr. who Ohio State has strong plans for.
Unranked right now only due to his class, Brady has over 20 offers to his name already, including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Oregon, Miami Tennessee, Texas A&M, and more.
One more for good measure, Ohio State also sent out their final offer of the day to Texas running back, Chad Gasper. A 5-foot-11, 190-pound back in the 2025 class, Gasper is currently not ranked, but Ohio State was impressed enough on Thursday to extend the offer and make Gasper’s trip worth his time. Having a pretty good past with Texas running backs, Tony Alford felt Gasper had earned a scholarship.
At nearly 10 offers, programs such as Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and a handful of others are in contention, but once again, an Ohio State offer tends to mean other schools will also be taking notice. At any rate, though there are several running back options in the 2025 class, Gasper is the latest to keep an eye on.
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Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Ohio State stayed as busy as can be by offering five new prospects on Thursday.
Thursday was a super busy day for Ohio State’s coaching staff as they handed out five new offers after a successful day of camp and visits.
Kaden Strayhorn
Just yesterday, Kaden Strayhorn was a topic of discussion in State Secrets as he announced via his Twitter account that he would be in Columbus for an unofficial visit. A 6-foot-3, 285-pound offensive lineman, the thought was that his visit would be worth his while as the Buckeyes were likely to offer. With schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Texas, Tennessee, and several others already in his possession, Ohio State joining the mix certainly seemed likely.
Making the trip more than worthwhile, Strayhorn did in fact add Ohio State to his offer list. The No. 264 player nationally, Kaden is also the 12th best interior lineman in the country in the 2025 class per the 247Sports Composite grades. Knowing how valuable it is to get in early with these top players, Justin Frye didn’t waste any more time and this won’t be the last time Strayhorn is a topic of discussion.
Jayvan Boggs
There are not many states where Ohio State has had more success recruiting than Florida. A priority every cycle, the Sunshine State has long been a breeding ground for Power 5 players, and the Buckeyes have taken advantage numerous times. At the receiver spot specifically, Brian Hartline has been able to go down south and have his way pulling out the best players not only in Florida, but nationally as well. While most of the time the guys he lands are among the highest-ranked recruits, he also has a way of recruiting a “fit” for the position.
Yesterday, unranked 2025 Florida native, Jayvan Boggs was in Columbus for a visit and his trek north paid off in a major way. Leaving with an offer in hand, Boggs went as far as to say it was the offer from his “dream school” showing just how highly he thinks of Ohio State.
A 6-foot-1, 175-pound WR, Boggs currently holds offers from just under 10 schools including West Virginia, Pitt, Boston College, and more, but this Buckeye offer is definitely his biggest yet and should make others start paying closer attention. Ohio State pulling the trigger this early bodes well and if they really are his dream school, this is just the beginning of a solid recruitment for Jayvan.
Vernell Brown III
Moving right along with Florida receiver prospects; Orlando native Vernell Brown III was also at Ohio State yesterday and not only got to visit the Buckeyes, but camped as well. The receiver’s performance was impressive enough that he too received an Ohio State offer.
A 5-foot-11, 165-pound athlete, Brown is currently the No. 378 player nationally and the 35th-best athlete in the country in the 2025 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings. With nearly 20 offers to his name, it’s easy to see why Ohio State joined the likes of Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and several more by offering and getting into this recruitment.
#AGTG WHAT A DAY!!
After a great camp, I’m extremely Blessed and Thankful to receive an offer from THE Ohio State University!! #GoBucks @ryandaytime @brianhartline @williamh44 @JonesHSFootball @CoachVB_ESM @Qoach_Nick @ChadSimmons_ @Andrew_Ivins @EdOBrienCFB @ZachAbolverdi pic.twitter.com/j35xSuLKaf
— Vernell "Trey" Brown III(@VB3_9) June 15, 2023
Jabari Brady
Last, but certainly not least, there was a third and final receiver prospect from Florida to leave Columbus with an offer yesterday. Class of 2026 athlete Jabari Brady, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound target announced via Twitter that after his visit concluded, Ohio State was the latest school to enter his recruitment. Only a rising sophomore, Brady joins Chris Henry Jr. who Ohio State has strong plans for.
Unranked right now only due to his class, Brady has over 20 offers to his name already, including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Oregon, Miami Tennessee, Texas A&M, and more.
Chad Gasper
One more for good measure, Ohio State also sent out their final offer of the day to Texas running back, Chad Gasper. A 5-foot-11, 190-pound back in the 2025 class, Gasper is currently not ranked, but Ohio State was impressed enough on Thursday to extend the offer and make Gasper’s trip worth his time. Having a pretty good past with Texas running backs, Tony Alford felt Gasper had earned a scholarship.
At nearly 10 offers, programs such as Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and a handful of others are in contention, but once again, an Ohio State offer tends to mean other schools will also be taking notice. At any rate, though there are several running back options in the 2025 class, Gasper is the latest to keep an eye on.
Quick Hits:
- One of the more important recruits in the 2024 class for Ohio State, in-state product Bryce West is reportedly down to just Ohio State and Michigan. Taking USC off his list, the Buckeyes just have to fend off their bitter rival and keep one of the better players nationally at home for his college career. The fortunate part of this situation is that historically, when it comes to Cleveland Glenville guys, Ohio State does tend to come out on top. The wait continues however for the No. 49 player nationally and the fourth-best cornerback in the class per the 247Sports Composite grades.
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2025 FL WR Jayvan Boggs (Florida St. Signee)
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2025 FL(MI) OL Kayden Strayhorn (ttun Signee)
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