Baltimore Ravens 2016-2019 LB - Malik Harrison (2019 First Team All B1G)

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Athlete
Columbus, Ohio
Walnut Ridge

• Ht:6'4"
• Wt:205 lbs
• 40: ??

Ohio State has offered. Recruiting Harrison as a linebacker.

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HARRISON OFFER MEANS LIKELY QUICK DECISION

As mentioned Friday, Ohio State – moving on after finding out they won't be landing Daelin Hayes – offered Walnut Ridge (Columbus) athlete Malik Harrison. Harrison, 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, is a phenomenal athlete as the below video illustrates:

He's capable of playing multiple positions, but he's certain to get his first look at linebacker when he commits to the Buckeyes.

Since the summer, when Harrison was closely linked to Wisconsin and some thought he'd commit, the understanding is that he's been basically "waiting" to see what Ohio State would do. With the offer finally in hand, don't expect a long wait before Harrison, at least privately, informs the Buckeyes of his intention.

He's not talking about the offer yet, but it wouldn't surprise me if Harrison were to make an official visit to Ohio State this weekend and announce his commitment either during that trip or shortly thereafter.

 

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December 7, 2015

Harrison eyes two more official visits

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One of the top uncommitted players from the Buckeye State will officially visit Kentucky and Ohio State.

 

A Columbus ATH just picked up an Ohio State offer. Will a commitment follow for him? https://t.co/5bp3ZATI9E

— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) December 7, 2015

 

Caught up with Columbus (OH) Walnut Ridge star Malik Harrison this evening to preview his #OhioState visit https://t.co/qUf2mpxR6b #Buckeyes

— Marc Givler (@MarcGivler) January 16, 2016

 

MALIK HARRISON • OHIO ATHLETE • ★★★

So why is Jones becoming the primary option at linebacker? Because it appears that Walnut Ridge freak-athlete Malik Harrison wants to play wide receiver and that Buckeyes are absolutely taking a look at him on that side of the ball.

Harrison visited this weekend, as expected, but perhaps the single biggest piece of news that's emerged is his plan to visit Michigan State next weekend and Syracuse the week after which means a signing day decision is likely.

It's an interesting turn of events as Harrison–who waited for months for a Buckeyes' offer–now seems content to wait things out and risk a spot in the class. I've been told explicitly that Ohio State is not trying to hold him off or encouraging any delay and that they'd like him to make a decision whenever he's ready to do so.

The Columbus native has played things remarkably close to the vest and is smack-dab in the middle of basketball season so it's hard to get a real feel for what he's thinking. The people I've spoken to at Ohio State from this weekend don't seem to have a beat on what direction he's heading either so this one may be a bit more of a crapshoot than anyone ever believed it would be.

If Harrison wants to play wide receiver and wants to wait until signing day, then there becomes a question about a spot if, say–Binjimen Victor–decides he wants in at Ohio State before then.

 

Walnut Ridge star Malik Harrison gives the latest coming out of his #OhioState visit https://t.co/5XW65FEe5n #Buckeyes

— Marc Givler (@MarcGivler) January 18, 2016

 

With Binjimen Victor verbal.........not sure their is room for Harrison......

 

Malik Harrison tells me he does not plan to announce a decision tomorrow, that he still plans to go through with NSD decision.

— Marc Givler (@MarcGivler) January 21, 2016

 

Ohio State is on commitment watch after a 3-star athlete cancels remaining visits to other schools: https://t.co/JrX8f1ziB4

— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 22, 2016

 

Latest on local star @Leek_8 includes #OhioState coach Luke Fickell planning to watch Harrison in hoops tonight(VIP) https://t.co/sXHcAzAdyw

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) January 23, 2016

 

HARRISON CANCELS REMAINING OFFICIALS, DECISION COMING?

Ohio State target Malik Harrison was set to take a pair of official visits before deciding on where he will be playing his college ball, but those trips – to Michigan State and Syracuse – have been canceled.

The 6-foot-4, 215-pound athlete was offered by the Buckeyes back in early September and the Columbus native made the short trip for an official visit last weekend. Ohio State has been recruiting Harrison as a linebacker, but he's expressed interest in playing wide receiver.

In speaking with Eleven Warriors, the Walnut Ridge star indicated that he is "just ready to make a decision." While no official announcement date has been set, initial reports had the three-star pegged to announce as early as this weekend. However, a national signing day declaration appears to be more likely.

Harrison has also taken official visits to Wisconsin and Indiana.

 

National Signing Day 2016: Malik Harrison to announce between Ohio State, others on Wednesday at 10 a.m. https://t.co/uZw5N7TfIQ

— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) February 1, 2016

 

Details on 2016 ATH @Leek_8 moving up his decision time on #NationalSigningDay https://t.co/MP7bRPzDps pic.twitter.com/NfTXPp8LAD

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) February 1, 2016

 

#OhioState football | Walnut Ridge's Malik Harrison brings versatility to the table https://t.co/vvWl8VwiUl pic.twitter.com/lWsgBEotLV

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) February 3, 2016

 

6. Malik Harrison is going to be interesting to watch.
Urban Meyer always gives Luke Fickell credit for Darron Lee becoming a Buckeye because Fickell is the one who saw it. Well, to be fair, Lee saw it too, but even he gives credit to Fickell for making it all happen. So when Fickell keys in on another under-the-radar local jack-of-all-trades athlete, naturally everybody is going to be interested in what he can become, especially Meyer. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Harrison could end up as a pass catcher or a pass rusher, and anything in between. And as Meyer said on Wednesday, Ohio kids with good parents who want to be Buckeyes "usually turn out really well."

 

Sweet 16: Malik Harrison https://t.co/CrRODjMD2y via @247Sports

— OSUBasketballJunkie (@ScarletBuckeye2) May 17, 2016

 

Compared to Darron Lee by Luke Fickell, Malik Harrison is the first Walnut Ridge player since 1995 at Ohio State. https://t.co/vm0ud2ah3S

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) July 1, 2016