'24 OH RB - Jordan Marshall (Michigan Verbal)

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RUNNING BACK
•5'11" | 195 LBS
•CLASS OF 2024
CINCINNATI, OH | MOELLER

Ohio State has offered.

 

After an Great Camp at THE Ohio State and speaking with @ryandaytime and @CoachTonyAlford, I am Honored to receive an Offer from ⭕️hio State University… 🌰🅾️ @OhioStateFB @CoachDigman @CoachMarkElder @MoellerFootball @BigMoBarrett @MickWalker247 #AGTG 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/OoiOmrWoCA

— Jordan Marshall (@J_MARSH2024) June 14, 2022

 

Story on Cincinnati (Ohio) Moeller RB @J_MARSH2024 earning an Ohio State scholarship offer at the #Buckeyes' camp this afternoon. https://t.co/AnLplzh6t9

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) June 14, 2022

 

Starting with the prospect closest to playing in college, Marshall became the sixth running back Ohio State has offered in the 2024 cycle. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound running back from Cincinnati, who now has 23 Division I offers, is considered the 260th-best player and the 18th-rated running back in the 2024 class per 247sports’ composite rankings. Marshall impressed Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford in drills with his soft hands and quick feet.

 

A top in-state RB the Buckeyes have offered a scholarship says his interest in #OhioState is high. VIP https://t.co/AjfRHWWgtU

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) July 9, 2022

 

Hours before going for nearly 200 yards and four touchdowns in his season opener Top247 running back Jordan Marshall out of Cincinnati (Ohio) Archbishop Moeller picked up an offer from Auburn.

He's interested in the Tigers and hopes to visit soon (VIP): https://t.co/L0VAyejR8R pic.twitter.com/Uaot9d001W

— Mick Walker (@mickdwalker) August 24, 2022

 

Ohio’s top-ranked running back for the class of 2024 could be climbing up the Buckeyes' priority target list.

Four-star Cincinnati tailback Jordan Marshall showed off his potential as an all-purpose back in Archbishop Moeller’s season-opening 49-31 victory against Massillon Friday, scoring two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.

“It was a great time, my team played really well and the line played amazing,” Marshall told Eleven Warriors. “It was a big win for us, and we have to keep it rolling this Friday.”

Marshall, who has been on varsity for Archbishop Moeller since he was a freshman, showcased elite agility and the ability to run in-between tackles with power in the victory.

“I think Jordan has gotten stronger from a year ago,” Archbishop Moeller coach Mark Elder said. “You see him physically running through more tackles and carrying people longer on runs and things along those lines. He’s continued to progress, and that’s a testament to his work ethic. He works hard in the offseason in the weight room.

“I really think he’s a complete back. He can really do everything you’re looking for him to do. He’s a capable runner, has good vision and has good speed. He’s not a one-trick pony in the run game. You can run him downhill between the tackles and get tough yards and get out in space. He’s also really good in pass protection.”

Ohio State has been interested in Marshall’s talents long before his season opener after Ryan Day and Tony Alford offered the 5-foot-11, 195-pound tailback following a recruiting camp on June 14 after Marshall impressed Alford in individual drills.

“It was a big deal in my family,” Marshall said of the offer. “My family was super proud of me. At the end of the day, I just wanted to work my tail off so I could have that opportunity to go there.”

Marshall’s college decision won’t be an emotional one, as he said he wasn’t really a Buckeyes fan growing up. He remembers watching Ohio State with his grandfather because he is a die-hard OSU fan. His grandfather was one of the first calls Marshall made after getting the news from Ryan Day.

“Just to be in there and have the feeling that your home state has offered you is a big deal. We got to call my grandpa and break the news. He was super excited. It was really just a cool experience.”

Marshall is considered the 194th-best player nationally and the 11th-best running back in 2024 per 247Sports’ composite rankings. He said he'd developed a strong rapport with the Ohio State coaching staff to this point.

“They’re very welcoming when I go there,” Marshall said of OSU coaches. “They think highly of me because I’m here, and they want guys to stay that are from Ohio. I have a really good relationship with coach Alford. I love what he’s doing there. When I went to the camp, he pushed me to my limit.”

Currently, Marshall has around 24 Division I offers. The Buckeyes have already established themselves as a top option to land the in-state talent.

“All I’m going to say is that it’s at the top. It is definitely up there with some other schools I’m looking at still,” Marshall said when asked where the OSU offers ranks among those he’s received. “I’m still trying to take my time, but it’s definitely up there with about five schools. I’d say Ohio State plays really good football in and out, and they play in big games. I want to play in big games, and I think it would be really cool to play for my state potentially.”

Other schools meriting strong consideration from Marshall include Michigan, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Northwestern, Auburn and South Carolina.

“I think we’re still trying to look at all the opportunities that I have,” Marshall said

Marshall and his family are trying to figure out the best date for him to get back to Columbus to attend a game sometime this fall. He thinks the Sept. 24 game against Wisconsin is the most realistic date, but that visit has yet to be set in stone.

“Right now, I think we’re looking at the Wisconsin game,” Marshall said. “But we’re just trying to make something work with my schedule because we play some Saturday games. So whatever game we can make work, I’ll definitely be up at an Ohio State game this year. I just hope the atmosphere is electric and that I good a good experience out of it. I really wanted to go to the Notre Dame game, but we have a Saturday game that weekend. I just want to go there and see what it would be like if I was playing there and meet some people that I’d potentially be playing with there.”

While there’s no set date Marshall wants to wrap his recruitment up, he doesn’t envision his recruitment dragging out until signing day of his senior year.

“I’d say sometime next summer is the most likely time period,” Marshall said of a decision timeline. “I’d say just family and relationships are big to me. I want to play at the highest level I can play at and play against the best people I can play against. I also want to have a strong academic profile.”

 

"You're the best running back in the country."@MoellerFootball's @J_MARSH2024 will be a regular on the #FQTop3. Is his long TD run our top play of the night? RT or LIKE to vote and see the winner on #FOX19FinalQuarter at 11:15. pic.twitter.com/fSNfz5RRUx

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) August 27, 2022

 

The Moeller Mamba.@J_MARSH2024 goes for over 200 yards, two long touchdowns and the #FQTop3 play of the night. @MoellerFootball looks every bit the part in an easy win over Louisville Trinity. #FOX19FinalQuarter pic.twitter.com/cUJWnGStGj

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) August 27, 2022

 

Jordan Marshall finished with 129 yards on the ground and 3 total TD’s in Moeller’s 43-14 win over East Central on Saturday night. Luke Dunn also added 233 yards through the air with 3 TD. @MoellerFootball @LetsGoBigMoe @J_MARSH2024 @LukeDunn2024 pic.twitter.com/k4hryDXA0R

— Tri-State Sports (@tristatesports_) September 5, 2022

 

Final: Moeller 39 Good Counsel (MD) 31. #Buckeyes '24 RB target Jordan Marshall with four touchdowns.

— Marc Givler (@MarcGivler) September 10, 2022

 

Jordan Marshall with another strong run. pic.twitter.com/O79csHs2ev

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) September 16, 2022

 

Ohio State RB offer Jordan Marshall runs for first down. pic.twitter.com/iPWdCwX9IL

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) September 16, 2022

 

Jordan Marshall on the carry again. pic.twitter.com/YBYjGtsoJP

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) September 16, 2022

 

Jordan Marshall runs for a first down. pic.twitter.com/i7HJQ9ilyY

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) September 17, 2022

 

Jordan Marshall with go ahead TD for Moeller. pic.twitter.com/Y5BzYnhESM

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) September 17, 2022

 

Jordan Marshall with big run to 5 yard line. pic.twitter.com/qK8f23caDv

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) September 17, 2022

 

Ohio State RB offer Jordan Marshall with TD on 4th and 15. pic.twitter.com/gTo9pZsm9Q

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) September 17, 2022