COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Ohio State football gears up to potentially land its first running back in the 2023 class, its top target is one step closer to a decision. Five-star Richard Young included the Buckeyes alongside Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas A&M as schools still in the running for him. He’s the nation’s No. 19 player and No. 2 running back. Though the list is seven schools, it’s long been the perception that the real battle for the Florida native is between OSU, the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs. For Ohio State, the pitch for Young is looking at the career trajectory of TreVeyon Henderson, who’s entering Year 2 in the program. Henderson was a five-star and top ball carrier in the 2021 class. He quickly claimed the starting role as a true freshman, running for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns along with 27 catches for 312…
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