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Tony Alford, Ohio State Likely Still on the Hunt for Another 2019 Tailback

It has become a common theme.

Ohio State's 2019 recruiting class landed a major piece yesterday when four-star tailback Sampson James announced his intentions. It's hardly a surprise to see Tony Alford and Urban Meyer snag yet another one of the country's top backs, but adding the Avon, Indiana standout this early in the process is certainly worthy of some excitement.

It's been a great run for Ohio State tailbacks. Ezekiel Elliott is clearly the guy that comes to mind when looking at the backs who have come and gone since Meyer's arrival, but Carlos Hyde has quietly put together a nice career and will look to continue that with his move to Cleveland.