Ohio State's third running back spot will still be critical for depth purposes this fall, and the Buckeyes' youngest ball carriers showed they may be up to the challenge in the team's spring game.
It’s been three straight years that at least three Ohio State running backs have had at least 49 carries over the course of the season.
That need nearly doubles with the potential for a 16- or 17-game season. That’s why it was important for Ohio State’s coaching staff to see James Peoples, Sam Williams-Dixon and even walk-on TC Caffey have productive spring games after Hayden Fellow freshman Williams-Dixon had the most productive day of all Ohio State’s running backs, gobbling up 78 yards in 11 carries with a 22-yard touchdown on an inside zone play.The youngster got a touch overzealous for running back coach Carlos Locklyn’s liking following the play, spinning the football to the ground in celebration. That aside, he showed the upside that Ohio State liked despite his three-star recruiting rating.
“From the young guys all the way to the old guys,” Jackson said. “Sam obviously had a great day, Sam and James had a great day today. Trey and Q were on a snap count, but they had a great day as well. We did a lot of good things with the inside zones, we did a great job today but lots of things we need to clean up on. Personally, lots to clean up on. But that’s the fun part.”
“The one thing that I think sometimes makes it tough from an evaluation is what a good front we run against,” Kelly said. “So for 15 practices, those guys on the other side of the ball were a pain. Jack and JT and Tyleik and those guys. But I know come fall, there’s not gonna be anybody more happy that we have those guys on the defensive side of the ball because of what we can do. ... I think the work we got against such a quality defense was key for us.
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