After one of Ohio State's top options at running back, four-star Ohio prospect Jordan Marshall, committed to Michigan, the pressure was on Alford to land a premier running back in the 2024 class.
I Wanted to thank my Family, Coaches, and Friends for supporting me through this entire process. I wanted to also thank all the Universities who have recruited me With that being said I will be Committing to the University OF HIO STATE @OhioStateFB @Bucknuts247 @Birm pic.twitter.com/LvRrNcWoOP
— James (@James_peoples17) April 3, 2023
Alford did just that on Sunday when four-star Texas recruit James Peoples committed to Ohio State, one day after he visited Columbus.