WHAT MARCUS CROWLEY'S COMMITMENT MEANS FOR OHIO STATE'S 2019 RECRUITING CLASS
Ohio State landed a much-needed commitment from one of the the nation's up-and-coming running backs when Trinity Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.) three-star Marcus Crowley pledged his services to the Buckeyes Sunday afternoon. While currently listed as a three-star, he holds offers from the likes of Georgia, Florida, and Penn State.
Let's take a closer look at what Crowley – the No. 573 prospect overall in the Class of 2019 – brings to Columbus.
ON THE FIELD
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound back sees the field well, is a patient runner and can turn on the jets when needed. He can also be a threat to catch passes out of the backfield and has shown the ability to pass block.
He's a big, physical body that can finish a run and he's great in open field, especially for a bigger running back. Crowley may not be a 230-pound bruiser like the Buckeyes have had before in guys like Carlos Hyde, but his size is more than adequate and he could certainly end up in the 220+ range once he hits the strength & conditioning program.
This year, he started his senior season with 216 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 27-22 win over Braden River. Over the next four weeks, he posted rushing totals of 54, 84, 164 and 91 yards ... all in wins and on a combined 49 carries. Since Sept. 29, he hasn't played in a game where he hasn't rushed for at least 124 yards. His season high is a 294-yard performance, on 18 carries, in a 51-22 victory over Oakleaf.
As a junior, Crowley rushed for 1,210 yards on 197 carries and scored 12 times. This season, he's already racked up 1,550 yards on 151 attempts and has scored 20 touchdowns. He's also caught 11 passes for 181 yards and scored three additional times.
The progress is, obviously, there.
Over the past two seasons, with Crowley in its backfield, Trinity Christian is 19-4.
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