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2027 tOSU Recruiting Discussion

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buckeyebri said:
@pnuts34 is there a difference maker out there still or fo you see that RB coming from the portal?

This seems to be the issue the last couple seasons is having that explosive back.
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If you're asking if there's a difference maker that's uncommitted or still on the OSU big board, then I'd have to agree with @RB07OSU in Tranard Roberts. I like Kingston Allen, but he seems a little more stiff and is a 1 cut and go type of player with not much wiggle to his game. He is able to outrun defenders when he hits the hole or the perimeter. Kind of reminiscent to Brandon Saine, a ton of speed but not the best vision. Where Roberts reminds me more of Treyveon Henderson. He has the shifty as well as the speed, and can turn on the burners at any moment.

RB07OSU said:
Curious to hear @pnuts34 thoughts but I'm going to take a slightly different position than many and say that the RB position has been undervalued in recent years. Not just at the college level, but at the professional level too.

I get the observations that there are injuries so you need quantity, and that the talent disparity at RB is perhaps not as high as other positions where the talent is more scarce or where you need more numbers (OL/DL namely). However, a dynamic RB makes a world of difference to me. I'm not sure we win a title without Zeke, but also look what happened when Donbins got injured and we had leaned on him so much all year before that. And recently our RBs are in the above average stratosphere, with Bo being a little above that at times. I agree not having a playmaker at RB has been a bit of a hindrance to the offense.

All that said, look out for Elijah Newman-Hall when he gets here, that kid is for real and will play from Day 1 imo. A big time RB in the portal would definitely be helpful, as would Bey coming along at the RB position. As to the topic matter of this thread for the 2027 class, I would qualify Tranard Roberts as an elite RB if we were to land him, that kid is for real.
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Fully agree on RB being devalued, but that's also because most of the teams in the nation have transfer RBs as starters, Its a plug and play position. As much as Zeke was needed to win the '14 title, Judkins was as important to the '24 title. I think dynamic RBs can be found in the 2nd tier of HS recruiting as well as in the Portal. I've been on record for being against paying insane amounts for RBs, because that would then take away NIL from OL, WRs, DL, etc. That's fine if Tenn thinks they "won" by getting DGG, but at what cost?

ENH is a stud, but will need another RB in his class as well to keep him healthy. I can a RB2 coming from the Portal for '27 and '28. ENH will scare many HS RBs away, IMO, and I'm fine with that. Get an upperclassmen RB and call it a day, there will always be guys willing to come to OSU and be in the rotation, especially since I can see OSU losing 1-2 RBs in the off season. Roberts and Allen are 1A and 1B, whomever wants to commit first, be fine with that, and if the other guy wants in, so be it.
 
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Interesting that Juck predicts Hall to OSU, and has him as his RB1 out of him, Tranard Roberts, Kingston Allen and Jayden Miles. He thinks he has most shiftiness along with speed and durability. He believes that Roberts still has a hurt ankle and that's why his HS hasn't used him as much. He sees Allen similar to me in that he just doesn't have the shiftiness and moves of the others, and may be on team that's just so much better than all of the competition he plays in WI. Miles is the clear last choice and someone who is "just a body" or the best available if the others go elsewhere.
 
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305Buck 4 hours ago
My portal needs updated:
QB - will be curious to see if we treat Sayin like McCord in terms of telling him the starting job next season is not just being handed to him. I don’t think Day has been pleased with the lack of improvement here and he’s looked visibly frustrated on the sideline in every game.
Top tier RB - no room/player has been called out more in the Ryan Day era, than Bo Jackson and the RB room in 2026. Not only do I see us bringing in a top RB who can break arm tackles, I could see it being two RBs if Bo doesn’t react in a good way. I think there could be as many as 4 departures from this room. Could be a similar situation to Texas completely gutting their RB room this past offseason.
Dakorien Moore - I mentioned before but would love to have him IF he portals, dynamic player who’s been held back by bad QB play. Was committed to Hankton for 9 months before Oregon flipped him. This being his 3rd year, I’m hoping he prioritizes draft/development over money.
OT - don’t think we will bring in a big name here as those are costly and never really live up to the hype, but we absolutely need a body here to compete.
NT - don’t think we will bring in a big name here with the chance that Houston, Walker, Moore, WSJ and Smith are all back, but would love if we could find a true nose.
Edge - not a huge need but if someone like Zion Elee enters the portal you have to shoot your shot.
S - unless we pay to get McClain to return, we will need the best player available here. Could see two bodies added here.
 
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KYBuck4858 3 hours ago
New TE name to keep on the radar. Keenan Bailey stopped by to see Wake Forest commit Carter Myers yesterday.
He was making the in-state swing on a few ‘28 guys, so maybe nothing, but intriguing nonetheless

MrBuck24 2 hours ago
Allen Trieu was on lettermen row with Mick Walker the other day, and he mentioned Myers has someone who could potentially be on OSU's radar.
 
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brodybuck21 said:
@pnuts34 thoughts on if/when OSU misses on all 3 2027 RBs currently offered

Tranard Roberts - UNC
Jordan Hall - Penn St
Kingston Allen - Wisky

When do questions about Locklyn start??
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That’s a fair question brother. And I think what may mitigate some of those HS losses are if he can land someone good in the Portal. But lets be honest, losing these 3, on top of DGG and even Spell is a BAD look.
 
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Maybe a useless question, but wonder how much info Urban actually gets from Ryan regarding tOSU plans. On one hand, can see Ryan asking for the benefit of Urban's wealth of knowledge, but also knowing that Urban now makes his living going on TV/media and spouting off things to make him seem all-knowing, to build a following. Also believe that tOSU program has morphed away from the road UFM had them on, so am unclear what relevance there might be. Will leave it with a 'this is what I would do if I was still tOSU's coach' type of thing from UFM, still trying to be relevant as a coach. Could also imagine that Ryan still calls on Chip as a confidant/sounding board. Anyway, Go Bucks!
 
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calibuck said:
Maybe a useless question, but wonder how much info Urban actually gets from Ryan regarding tOSU plans. On one hand, can see Ryan asking for the benefit of Urban's wealth of knowledge, but also knowing that Urban now makes his living going on TV/media and spouting off things to make him seem all-knowing, to build a following. Also believe that tOSU program has morphed away from the road UFM had them on, so am unclear what relevance there might be. Will leave it with a 'this is what I would do if I was still tOSU's coach' type of thing from UFM, still trying to be relevant as a coach. Could also imagine that Ryan still calls on Chip as a confidant/sounding board. Anyway, Go Bucks!
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I can see Ryan consulting with former OsU coaches and coaches that he’s worked with or for prior. But I’m sure all the opinions are taken, but Day realizes that none of these coaches deal with the same situation he has with NIL, the Portal, etc. And the fact that Day was brought in to modernize Urbans offense also factors in to how much Day takes away from Urban as well. And the same goes for if he consults with Tressel
 
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pnuts34 said:
I can see Ryan consulting with former OsU coaches and coaches that he’s worked with or for prior. But I’m sure all the opinions are taken, but Day realizes that none of these coaches deal with the same situation he has with NIL, the Portal, etc. And the fact that Day was brought in to modernize Urbans offense also factors in to how much Day takes away from Urban as well. And the same goes for if he consults with Tressel
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Days gone by…..maybe having these guys come in and talk to the team ahead of Michigan, but other than that….
 
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