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QB J.T. Barrett (B1G FOY, All American, Silver Football Award, 3x B1G QBOY, National Champion)

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Ohio State football: QB from Texas commits for 2013
Barrett in same mold as Miller, analyst says
By Tim May
The Columbus Dispatch Thursday April 19, 2012

J.T. Barrett, one of the elite dual-threat quarterback prospects in the country, committed to Ohio State yesterday, but he said the thought of directing coach Urban Meyer?s spread offense wasn?t the primary reason.

?It was seeing myself there, putting myself in the position of what would it be like if I went there, as far as the school is concerned,? said Barrett, of Wichita Falls, Texas. ?The top four schools I visited were Texas Tech, Baylor, LSU and Ohio State. And I could just really see myself being at Ohio State. I like the place.?

The feeling no doubt is reciprocated by the coaching staff and Meyer, who cannot comment on commitments until they sign next year. Barrett is the first regular quarterback recruit for the new coaching staff. In February, the Buckeyes signed Cardale Jones, who is already enrolled and taking part in spring practice, but he was originally part of the 2011 class.

Not only is Barrett the 10th commitment for the 2013 class, he also is a milestone, recruiting analyst Bill Kurelic said.

?He is the first very highly regarded player the Buckeyes have gained a commitment from in Texas in a very long time,? he said, the last being receiver David Boston in 1996.

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Barrett goes with Buckeyes
Meyer's track record helps sway Rider QB

By Andy Newberry
Posted April 19, 2012

Rider's J.T. Barrett verbally committed to play football at Ohio State University on Wednesday. Patrick Johnston/Times Record News

Rider's J.T. Barrett verbally committed to play football at Ohio State University on Wednesday. Patrick Johnston/Times Record News

J.T. Barrett is ready to become a Buckeye.

The Rider High School junior gave Ohio State a verbal commitment to play college football there on Wednesday.

Barrett still has a season to play quarterback at Rider, where he has helped the Raiders reach the regional final in each of his two seasons on varsity.

On the field, Barrett seemingly always has good options, either throwing to an open receiver or running with his blend of power, speed and vision.

He said trying to make the right college choice was a lot like the decisions he makes on Friday nights.

Again, his options were good ones with Texas Tech, Baylor, LSU and Nebraska among the finalists.

"The biggest thing is I thought to myself in a good position, just like on Friday night I want to put us in position to make a good play, and I thought to myself where do I want to be," Barrett said. "All the offers I got, I put myself in position of playing quarterback there.

"At the end of the day I thought if I went somewhere else I was going to be sitting there watching the national championship and I wasn't there. Ohio State was going to be there and I wasn't going there."

The tradition of winning at Ohio State and the spectacular track record of head coach Urban Meyer, who won two national championships at Florida and had an undefeated season at Utah, didn't hurt.

It was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tom Herman who did most of the recruiting of Barrett.

"When I called him he said, 'The offensive staff told me if I don't come back with you as a Buckeye then I'm in trouble,'" Barrett said. "I told him I was going to be a Buckeye. I was going to do it Friday but figured why wait. I called coach Meyer about 15 minutes later."

Former Rider star receiver, and current Buffalo Bill, David Nelson played for Meyer at Florida. Barrett said he talked with Nelson about that.

"I talk to David and the biggest thing he told me is that 'the first two years I hated coach Meyer and I was going to transfer, but right now I wouldn't be the man I am today without coach Meyer,'" Barrett said. "It speaks volumes about coach Meyer. And he has a family just like we have here at Rider with coach Gar (Jim Garfield)."

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Wow!! Very excited to see J.T. in Scarlet and Grey. Awesome pick for tOSU. Sounds like a model student-athlete from a great family. Could not be happier about this young man being a future leader for tOSU on and off the field!!!

GO BUCKS!!!:oh:
 
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Y'all are welcomed to the Buckeye family, J. T.




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Barrett will have one more football season before he signs with Ohio State.

As a junior, he led the Raiders four rounds deep into the Class 4A playoffs by throwing for 1,604 yards and 14 touchdowns and passing for 1,515 yards and nine TDs.

Those skills attracted just about every college recruiter in the country. Barrett said he considered offers from LSU, Nebraska, Baylor and Texas Tech before committing to the Buckeyes.

He will be taking at least one prestigious "Nicky" with him to Ohio.

Barrett also was Rider's best basketball player, averaging 15 points a game.
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