OSU Buckeyes

There must be something about Phoenix (Ariz.) Mountain Pointe High School that the Buckeyes like. Maybe it's the scenery.

Just days after offering 2013 offensive tackle Kenny Lacy, the Buckeyes were at it again, but this time it was two offers to Class of 2014 prospects.

The Buckeyes offered wide receiver Jalen Brown, who led the Pride to a Division I state runner-up finish, and offensive guard teammate Natrell Curtis.

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First and foremost, Jake McCrary (Miami/Coral Reef) is committed to the Florida State Seminoles.

But that doesn’t mean the junior wide receiver wasn’t thrilled when he picked up an offer from Ohio State.

“It means a lot,” McCrary said. “Ohio State is a great school. They have a great tradition and great academics.

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Urban Meyer looks like he wants to try and pry another top-flight recruit from his old stomping ground.

Ohio State, along with Boise State, has offered Florida State commit Jake McCrary (Miami/Coral Reef), and for good reason.

Ranked the No. 4 player in the Miami-Dade County top 25 by the Miami Herald, the 6-foot, 183-pound wide receiver is one of the top recruits in the class of 2014.

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Ohio State has offered 2014 wide receiver Mark Andrews (Scottsdale, Ariz./Desert Mountain), but that might not be the only athlete from the school the Buckeyes go after.

Andrews’ teammate Kyle Allen was in camp at Ohio State on June 23 and the junior quarterback left a lasting impression.

While no offer came, Allen was pulled aside afterward to do a few more drills.

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With every offer, Brandon Simmons (Arlington, Texas/Mansfield Timberview) seems to work that much harder during a practice or training session. The 2014 safety is nearing 20 offers, and more are expected as the summer progresses.

From a recruiting standpoint, no day seemed to make Simmons smile like Tuesday. It was then when the 6-foot, 170-pound defensive back received news that he picked up four offers in one day. In addition to Arizona and Boise State, Simmons learned of offers from Michigan and Ohio State.

“They came to my school during spring ball and offered me, but I didn’t know about them then,” Simmons said. “It kind of blew my mind. I look at myself as a good player, but I don’t really brag about myself. To see all these offers come, it made me feel pretty good.”

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