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One of Ohio State’s priority running back targets in the 2026 class has set a commitment date.

Five-star Florida running back Derrek Cooper will commit on July 12 and choose from Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Florida State and Texas.

Cooper was at Ohio State last weekend for his final official visit of the summer. Now, the five-star talent will shift into decision mode. Miami and Georgia are seen as the biggest threats to Ohio State to land Cooper, the former high school teammate of Jeremiah Smith.

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