Parris Campbell Jr. Commits

By BuckeyeKrime -10 February 2013
35 Comments
- Recruiting

Title says it all

Here is his 247 sports profile. You can view his video on it. Running back, WR.. Porbably more of an ATH.

http://247sports.com/Player/Parris-Campbell-24586

buckfan38 on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:25pm #

Who is he? Is he a top priority? Running Back.

ToledoOhioBuckeye on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:50pm #

He's a stud

BROSEPH on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:26pm #

Gray boxes must be on sale!

osubuck57 on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:32pm #

Damn,this is crazy!!!Fiire sale on who commits to Buckeyes in 2014!!! This guy is gonna be super sick,watch and see.I know we are after flashier guys and bigger guys,but glad coaches let this kid commit now,instead of making him wait!!

SCOTTC.

weimerad on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:32pm #

Not sure I like this commitment so early. Thought his offer was noncommitable until after they knew the decisions on Hurd, Autry and Haden. I guess this probably means Haden won't be a part of the class

BuckeyeKrime on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:35pm #

Read on twitter between a couple of people I follow from bucknuts that this kid is only 16 and he has yet to hit his development and will be an absolute stud. He is fast...

osubuck57 on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:35pm #

I love this,puts pressure on other backs that if they want in on this class,they're gonna have to pony up and commit or their spot will be gone.Think we may only take 1 more RB with smaller class this year.Been high on Campbell ever since we offered him.

SCOTTC.

Gray Box on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:55pm #

+1 BUCKEYEKRIME You got me by 51 seconds. Parris looks like a good one!

lljjgg on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:38pm #

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mNfy3STpZw

Doesn't seem like the recruiting sites are all that familiar with him yet, but I see him as one of those guys who's going to start picking up steam next year (especially now if he's an OSU commit since the recruiting insiders will pay attention). Already has an MSU and TENN offer, though. Under the radar guy, video looks pretty darn good.

BuckeyeKrime on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:38pm #

I don't really know how OSU is going to use him. Running backs were looking good with Jalen hurd and a couple others.. Campbell may be used as a WR or slot type of guy down the road.

This definitely is going to put pressure on kids to get on the Urban train with 2014 being a small class. That makes 5 already. People only expect us to take 18-20.

BuckeyeKrime on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:40pm #

Also, on another note. Just saw he is from SVSM, same school as Dante Booker. I know everyone says were the landslide leader for Booker, but it doesn't hurt us to have his teammate committed.

SpoonerBuck33 on 10 Feb 2013 - 1:55pm #

Will be used in similar role to Dontre Wilson hes gonna be 16 as a SR next year so hes very young for his age. Raw but very talented and fast and doesnt mean anything with Autry and Hurd. Hurd is all RB and Autry is their top slot guy.

puff daddy on 10 Feb 2013 - 2:27pm #

awesome!this is crazy.do these kids realize were playing the #1 bb team now,this is alot to handle at one time.but a good overwelmed feeling to have.great day!DAMN good.

knucklehead

Posterchild on 11 Feb 2013 - 3:34am #

This kid looks like an awesome prospect! His acceleration and speed are impressive and he's 6", not bad. Just another offensive weapon for Urb... Now let's just get an elite QB and Lattimore. Pretty please.

The way Urban and Co are killing it, I feel like a spoiled brat expecting more commits.

And by the way, three commits in one day? Phenominal. Michigan fans crying like bitches, downplaying the commit of Lawrence Marshall? Sensational. Michigan fans STILL crying about the Damon Webb commitment? Hilarious. Urban Meyer? Unstoppable. Incredible. Ridiculous. Prenuptials. Count Chocula... Frank Caliendo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s8BZjcP3qU

Good night.

scuba on 11 Feb 2013 - 9:25am #

I remember him in the State Championship Game. Booker and Campbell really stood out in that game. Didn't realize he was only 15. That's crazy. Huge difference between a 15 year old and 17 and 18 year olds which most varsity starter's are. Not to mention he put up numbers playing at just any D3 school. Those guys play a pretty freaking tough schedule. I know they plau Ursuline, Mooney and Massillon. Plus he's 6 feet tall already at 15. He could end up being huge.

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UrbzRenewal on 11 Feb 2013 - 9:30am #

The one thing that does bother me a little is that it is DIII. I mean, I've watched 100+ live DII games and I don't think that's even a difficult level of competition. The difference between DI and DIII is insane. That being said, I trust the staff's judgement of him as an individual player. He and Booker are both really good.

@tjessberger

northcampus on 11 Feb 2013 - 2:04pm #

LeBron went to SVSM. The level of competition he faced in HS didn't seen to hinder his ceiling too much.

scuba on 11 Feb 2013 - 2:08pm #

My school is D3. A public D3 that is traditionally a pretty good program. Almost always in the playoffs. Several regional titles been to a couple state championship games, and trust me when I tell you there is a very real difference between your average D3 school, and schools like St.V St. M. They level of talent they play is not a concern for me at all. They played. Walsh Jesuit, Cardinal Mooney, Youngstown Ursuline, Massillon Washington. Then of course won a state title. They played good football teams. In the interest of full disclosure my school knocked St.V-St.M out of the playoffs in the state semi-finals several years ago back when they had LBJ, and we where D4 back then. Not bad for a bunch of farm boys.

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steensn on 11 Feb 2013 - 9:31am #

16!? Holy crap, that is pretty crazy young. We should be comparing him to the past sophmore class!

chicagobuckeye on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:06am #

Not really that young. It just means his birthday hasn't occured yet. For all we know his birthday is tomorrow and he will be 17 and a "normal" age.

UrbzRenewal on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:28am #

He's 15 and his 16th birthday has not occured yet. He skipped Kindergarten.

Edit: see Derek's post below.

@tjessberger

chicagobuckeye on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:40am #

Ok thanks for the info, guy above me said 16 like it was really young, I do agree 15 is really young. To think he will be signing his NLOI at 16 is crazy.

WezBuck28 on 11 Feb 2013 - 9:57am #

Anyone got a 40 time on this kid?

ausmos on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:29am #

not sure of 40 time, but has personal best of under 11 seconds in 100...and that was as a sophomore.

UrbzRenewal on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:38am #

The coaching staff uses the 10.6 benchmark for shifty/slot/pivot players, so that wouldn't hurt.

@tjessberger

Knarcisi on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:04am #

Assuming the guy in the background of the video with tOSU letterman jacket is Doran Grant?

Derek Young on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:13am #

He is very fast. And only a 15 year old junior. Will be 16 not until July so a high ceiling.

He put on a show in front of Urban and OSU coaches at the DIII state title game.

I talked to him already. He dreamed of playing for OSU so jumped on the offer immediately.

Knarcisi on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:15am #

Derek, can you confirm that is Doran Grant in the background?

Squirrel Master on 11 Feb 2013 - 10:54am #

Nice pickup with this one. Not sure about that competition but I don't care, kid has game and that is all that matters. Plus I like how he is already a big kid and can grow into his body more. He could be as big as Rod Smith with his speed too!

He is skilled enough to be a slot player but I just think he will keep growing and become a power back with speed. Could turn into one of those special once in a lifetime RB if he gets up to 235-240.

Keep growing son!

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