The Buckeyes missed out on a scholarship running back during the 2023 recruiting cycle (they did take an preferred walk-on in Willtrell Hartson) and have not started to focus their efforts on the next class, 2024 prospects. When Tennessee’s Boo Carter announced his initial top list of 12 schools in October, Ohio State was nowhere to be found.
Fast forward about two months and Ryan Day has made a positive enough impression on Carter to be included in his top 5 along with Oregon, Colorado, Michigan and home state Tennessee. It’s a very good development for Day and running backs coach Tony Alford, as the need to add another quality back is very important in the next cycle.
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— Boo Carter (@boo_Carter6) December 27, 2022
What’s interesting about Carter is that there is potential for him to play on the defensive side of the ball if playing on offense doesn’t work out. In short, he’s a football player that we would love to see suit up in scarlet and gray at the next level.
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