OSU Buckeyes

For most college football recruits, announcing a top 12 doesn’t attract a ton of views. For someone like ESPN 150 safety Jamal Adams (Lewisville, Texas/Hebron), a top 12 is news that many programs have anticipated for months.

That’s because Adams, a 6-foot, 199-pound, four-star defensive back, has been quite vocal about his high school football team's expectations and teammates but very tight-lipped about his recruiting. Many have speculated his interest, but he’s rarely confirmed or denied any reports.

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WINTER PARK, Fla. -- Defensive end Trent Harris (Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park) originally was set to announce his college destination before his spring game on Thursday night, but an offer from Ohio State caused the talented pass-rusher to delay his decision.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pound athlete said he just decided to enjoy the process and slow things down.

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WARREN, Ohio -- James Daniels (Warren, Ohio/Harding) is familiar with the drill. The 2015 defensive tackle prospect's father played offensive guard for Ohio State and had a brief stint in the NFL. His brother recently went through the recruiting cycle.

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Here’s a look at the next steps Ohio State needs to take in the recruiting Class of 2014 to make this class stronger. It in all likelihood will be a small class, so every commitment matters -- as it should. We’ll look at it in three parts. Where the Buckeyes have made strides, where they’re strong and where they need to make up some ground.

Where they’re strong

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