March 1, 2025

Ohio State football and the recruiting battle for 5-star CB A.J. Harris


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Breaking down the top 35 Ohio State football targets in the 2023 recruiting class. A.J. Harris WHO: 5-star cornerback who plays for Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. SIZE: 6-foot-1, 180 pounds. RANKING: The No. 2 cornerback in the class of 2023, No. 18 player. THE BATTLE: The original battle was between the Buckeyes, Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, North Carolina and Notre Dame with a decision date set for Jan. 11. Obviously, a lot has changed since then with OSU’s defensive coaching staff having a complete overhaul. Some of those schools aren’t in the running anymore as Florida has started to make a push. THE HOMESTATE FACTOR: “Home” doesn’t apply the same in this situation. Harris is originally from Riverside, California. He grew up in a military family and moved around a ton before they settled in Alabama. This isn’t as simple as the Crimson Tide…

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