Despite new offers from Alabama, Georgia, and Notre Dame, Weber only needed a home visit from Urban Meyer, Kerry Coombs, and former running backs coach Stan Drayton to secure his commitment to Ohio State. On another timeline, perhaps Ohio State fans would look towards Demario McCall, a four-star 2016 signee, as their heir to the "Dontre Wilson position.". In fact, Michigan succeeded in flipping Weber before the National Signing Day commitment of Karan Higdon, a three-star running back out of Florida, blindsided him. Replacing Ezekiel Elliott at starting running back will be one of the major holes to fill for Ohio State next season. He also caught 20 passes for 87 yards. Hill was viewed as an H-Back when he initially committed, but he told cleveland.com in November that it was his goal to bulk up - while keeping his speed - as he becomes Hubbard's primary back in 2015. Unlike Hill and Walker, McCall hasn't made it a priority to explore other college campuses this season. Ohio State earned a verbal commitment from four-star running back Demario McCall of North Ridgeville, Ohio, on Saturday.

Samuel burst onto the scene in 2014 season, logging 383 rushing yards and six touchdowns as Ezekiel Elliott's backup. I had an OK career, but that's not what I want to be remembered for.".

The only reason Buckeyes fans care so much about it now is because Elliott was really good at it, and Ohio State (mostly Urban Meyer) was really good at reminding everyone how good Elliott was at it. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please consider becoming a 12th Warrior, buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. Following in the footsteps of Ezekiel Elliott isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do, but when Mike Weber earned the starting role for Ohio State, he put forth his best effort to fill Elliott’s enormous shoes. Anytime you can do something the likes of Archie Griffin, Eddie George and Elliott did not, you deserve to get some credit. He also chipped in 11 receptions for 95 yards through the air. In an era dominated by superstar underclassmen running backs, do you want to jump from high school to a roster with so much depth at the position it's borderline greedy? Mike Weber, a former four-star prospect from Detroit and Michigan's No. Starting running back Ezekiel Elliott touched it 316 times. It was the Buckeyes' 127th overall, the 104th as a member of the Big Ten Conference, and third as a member of the Eastern Division. All rights reserved (About Us). Though there will be two senior running backs on the 2016 roster, Weber is widely expected to be Elliott's replacement. On top of joining Robert Smith and Maurice Clarett in that elite company, the Big Ten named Weber the 2016 recipient of the Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year award. Follow Tyler via Twitter: @TDsTake. His former teammate is enjoying an excellent true freshman season for unbeaten Michigan State, leading the Spartans rushing attack with 418 yards and six touchdowns. Now the Buckeyes have pledges from three of the top four running backs in the 2016 recruiting class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings: Five-star Kareem Walker of Wayner (N.J.) De Paul Catholic (No.

I just love his skill set.". He didn't rush the ball once. By the start of this spring, the Buckeyes carried commitments from three of America's premier rushers: in-state standouts George Hill and Demario McCall, along with scintillating New Jersey playmaker Kareem Walker. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Blocking is not the first thing most college football fans think about when assessing running back play. Byrnes on August 26, 2016 at 11:35 am @djforohio A month ago, Ohio State sat upon a surfeit of running back talent. It's likely Curtis Samuel will back up Mike Weber even though Ohio State will deploy him as its starting hybrid back.

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