Ohio State beats out LSU for Class of 2013 QB commit

[BLUE 1,026]

Urban Meyer continues to bring in SEC-type talent to the Ohio State football program, as the former Florida head coach snagged a commitment from Class of 2013 quarterback recruit J.T. Barrett on Wednesday.

 

Barrett, who was being recruited by Les Miles and LSU, will compete with Class of 2012 signee Cardale Jones to be the heir apparent to Braxton Miller in Columbus. The Rider High School (Wichita Falls, Texas) product also held an offer from Nebraska among others.

 

The 6-1, 210-pounder from the Lone Star State is a dual-threat who rushed for over 1,500 yards and threw for over 1,600 yards as a junior. He is a slasher-type runner who is also a sound passer, but he needs to improve on keeping his eyes downfield when a play breaks down.

 

Barrett is Ohio State's 10th overall commitment and first quarterback commit for the Class of 2013. He was recruited by offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tom Herman.

 

Highlights courtesy of 247Sports.

 

 

Email dave.miller@nationalfootballpost.com or follow me on Twitter at Miller_Dave

 

Source: National Football Post

Edited April 21, 2012 by BLUE

[AL_Royalty 489]

Being an Ohio St. fan takes on a new meaning with Urban Myer at the helm. The recruits that he's going to land are going to be unlike anything the state of Ohio has ever seen. This isn't the first recruit he's wrestled away from the jaws of the SEC, and if it's already starting, there's only more to come.

 

Columbus is going to have to change its name to "Title Town."

[Bucman 891]

I'm excited for what he has in store. Gonna suck not going to a Bowl game this year, but Miller should show some major strides this year.

[AL_Royalty 489]

I'm excited for what he has in store. Gonna suck not going to a Bowl game this year, but Miller should show some major strides this year.

It's the perfect storm, really. Urban basically gets a pass this season while coaching someone else's recruits. In 2013 He will have an entire season that DOESN'T MATTER to implement his system and install his guys into the mix.

 

Watch out for the Bucks in 2013.