With the dead period now over, a number of top 2016 prospects flocked to Columbus over the weekend. Even though Ohio State didn't walk away with verbal commitments, they did pick up ground on a few top notch recruits.
With Ohio State signees Austin Mack, Michael Jordan, Jonathon Cooper, Tyler Gerald, and Drue Chrisman already in Columbus and taking classes, the Buckeyes had another U.S. All-American receiver on campus over the last few days. Five-star standout Mecole Hardman Jr. of Elborton, Georgia headlined the Ohio State visitor list.