One of the top running backs in the country is giving OSU a serious look.
Four-star ball-carrier Daniyel Ngata, rated by 247Sports’ Composite as the No. 48 player in 2020 and the No. 2 prospect at his position, including OSU among his updated top schools over the weekend.
OSU is vying for his commitment along with Texas A&M, Penn State, Clemson, Arizona State, Utah and Oregon.
Ngota, a California native, doesn’t exactly fit the profile or geographic region of a player OSU typically lands. But with Cali bluechip QB prospect Shane Illingworth in the fold, it’s possible the Cowboys — who appear to be using new OC Sean Gleeson and running backs coach John Wozniak as his primary recruiter — could get a major California coup in the cycle.