But we would like to introduce you to a player that Alford loves and who is very likely to be a frequent mention in Hurry-Ups over the next several months.
Pennsylvania's
Nicholas Singleton is the No. 8-ranked running back in the sophomore class and the 84th-ranked player overall, per 247Sports' own scouting system. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder out of Govern Mifflin High School is the state's fourth-ranked sophomore prospect, he is Ohio State's second-highest ranked running back offer in the class (behind Colorado's
Gavin Sawchuk), and he says he has emerged as the Buckeyes' top target at the position.
“(Coach Alford) has been saying I’m their main priority in the 2022 class of running backs,” Singleton told Eleven Warriors. “After Coach Day came to my school to offer me (in January), Coach Alford came just to talk, and he gave me his number and also my coach. So every time he wants to talk to me, he would just text my coach, telling me to call him.”
Singleton says he and Alford have now been talking once a week “just to stay in touch with each other,” and the two are having “good conversations” about ”the school, academics and the football team.”
Alford “says he likes my build and speed and vision on the field,” as Singleton's measurements – 4.59 speed in the 40, 4.08 in the shuttle and 36.4-inch vertical – are all combined with adept cut-back ability, decisiveness in hitting holes and elusiveness that led to him rushing for 1,690 yards and 32 touchdowns as a sophomore.
