It was halftime of Ohio State's demolition of Oregon in the College Football Playoff National Championship when Kareem Walker—a 5-star standout and 2016's No. 1 running back—announced his surprising commitment to Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes.
Now, with Ohio State's recruiting efforts taking shape, it appears that Walker is emerging as the leader of the Buckeyes' 2016 class.
That's a major role for any recruiting class, but it's particularly important at Ohio State. Coming off their national title victory, the Buckeyes are taking aim at Alabama's stronghold atop the recruiting mountain.
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