Ohio State Creating 4-Star 'Flip Watch' Recruiting Threat Toward SEC Power

Ohio State is pursuing four-star recruit Nigel Newkirk, an Alabama commit who is scheduled to visit Columbus this weekend. The Buckeyes have continued recruiting the Gainesville, Georgia, prospect, with running backs coach Carlos Locklyn maintaining a close relationship with him. Newkirk committed to Alabama earlier this summer and has attended several Crimson Tide games this season, giving Ohio State an opportunity to try to change his decision.