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ESPN Ranks Ohio State Commit Julian Fleming No. 1 Overall in Latest Rankings

Julian Fleming's reputation continues to rise as the day for his early enrollment at Ohio State draws nearer.

Fleming, a five-star receiver and the Buckeyes' top senior commit, was ranked No. 1 overall in ESPN's latest Top 300 rankings for the 2020 class that came out Tuesday. He took the spot of running back Zachary Evans, who moved down to No. 7.

If Fleming holds onto the top spot, he would be the first receiver ranked No. 1 overall in the history of ESPN's Top 300 rankings. ESPN's highest-rated receivers all-time were Percy Harvin (2006) and Julio Jones (2008), who each finished No.