THE HURRY-UP: “FAST, LONG, PHYSICAL” CB AVANTE DICKERSON A POTENTIAL FIT IF KERRY COOMBS RETURNS TO PRESS-MAN STYLE, SAFETY A.J. KIRK NO LONGER AN OPTION FOR BUCKEYES
KIRK NO LONGER AN OPTION
Since we’re talking about defensive backs today, I wanted to touch briefly on another player who was at one time a top Ohio State target in the 2021 class.
A.J. Kirk, the younger brother of former three-time first-team All-American and Ohio State Hall of Fame safety Mike Doss, left a one-day June camp with an Ohio State offer and entered his junior season as one of the Buckeyes’ top targets at safety or bullet. At the time, the 6-foot, 200-pound Dublin Coffman standout seemed like a clear Ohio State lean with his local and family connections.
Multiple sources, however, have confirmed that, unless something unforeseen happens, Ohio State is no longer interested in Kirk – who did not play a down for Dublin Coffman this past season – as a potential target.
In all likelihood, Ohio State will be looking to add five defensive backs in the 2021 cycle, which will most likely be three cornerbacks and two safeties. Four-star Gateway (Pa.) High School standout Derrick Davis Jr. – the nation’s No. 2-ranked safety and No. 35-ranked overall player – has visited Ohio State multiple times, including a game day, with his most recent visit coming last weekend.
Davis is arguably the most talented safety available to pair with already-committed Cincinnati La Salle safety Jaylen Johnson.
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https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...otential-fit-if-kerry-coombs-returns-to-press
