okay, everyone's going to say 'go get him sark' but let's try to look at this with the most realistic lens. we know the high end recruits' main criteria these days are 1) how can i get the most nil $, in 2) a system that will highlight my talents, and 3) not be in an over-crowded room because I want to play early (particularly true for skill position players). relationships matter, but only to an extent. same with location. with that said, taking out pure NIL:
1) Texas - great system with proven RB production with recent draft picks, room will have some talent, but no big dawg 5 star underclassmen left over. If wisner or baxter come back, may only be for a year.
2) tOSU - great system with proven RB production and recent draft pick, 4 star RB Akih committed for 2026. in 2025 4 starts Bo Jackson and Anthony Rogers, 3 start Isaiah West still in on stud RB Hiter who is likely leaning Tennesee or Michigan. overall, a very similar situation to Texas
3) Georgia - great system with proven RB production and recent draft pick, 4 start Lamar commited for 2026. in 2025 4 star Bo Walker. again, overall a very similar situation to Texas
4) Miami - by far the weakest system and shakiest coaching situation. 4 start Mallory committed for 2026. in 2025 4 star Girard Pringle and 3 star Charmar Brown.
So in summary, 3 great options with similar situations, 1 closer to home. The other 3 have RBs committed, but that shouldn't matter to an elite talent. All 4 could potentially decide to "go big" and shut down the recruitment. Texas is playing from behind with given the lack of an official visit, but a visit could provide a wow factor. Another gird up your loins recruitment, but let's get him on freakin campus.