Florida 2025 running back Donovan Johnson may only be entering his sophomore year of high school, but he’s well-versed on Ohio State’s longstanding tradition of developing elite ball carriers.
“I think of u200bu200bEzekiel Elliott, Eddie George, all of the greats and all that,” Johnson said.
The 6-foot-1, 190-pound running back has had plenty of reason to research the Buckeyes over the past few months. On May 3, OSU running backs coach Tony Alford stopped by Calvary Day High School (Savannah, Georgia), to offer Johnson a scholarship. He was only the second running back the Buckeyes offered in the 2025 cycle.