Ohio State Football: Top 10 early recruiting targets in 2019 class
Noah Cain is one of the most highly sought-after recruits in the entire 2019 class. When you watch his highlight reel, you begin to realize why.
The 5-foot-11, 207-pound IMG Academy running back plays for the powerhouse in Bradenton, Fla., and stars at the running back position. He’s strong, doesn’t go down easily, has excellent vision and is shifty for his size.
Ohio State has been successful with the same style of running back for the past few years and Cain definitely fits the mold. He is cut from the same cloth as Ezekiel Elliott with his shiftiness and vision and can bulldoze when he needs to.
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Cain is listed as the No. 26 prospect in the class and third-best running back, per the 247Sports composite rankings. He may not be the fastest running back, but he can deliver blows to defenders that may force them to think twice about tackling him head-on the next time.
The IMG Academy star is hearing from just about every major program and the Crystal Ball currently favors the Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns who each hold 36 percent of the votes. Nebraska, Miami, Oklahoma and LSU are also in good shape, but whoever lands this kid will have an potential instant starter.