Ohio State Tried to Poach Top LB Before He Transferred to Texas
Rasheem Biles had plenty of schools after him in the transfer portal, and Ohio State tried to keep him from ending up at Texas.
Ohio State made an unsuccessful attempt to recruit top linebacker Rasheem Biles before he transferred to Texas. The Buckeyes tried to use Biles' hometown connection to sway his decision, but the strategy backfired. Biles, a three-star recruit in 2023, had multiple offers from other schools, including Pittsburgh, Purdue, West Virginia, and Marshall.
Ohio State failed to secure Biles' commitment, and he subsequently transferred to Texas. Biles had a stellar season at Pittsburgh, recording 100 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns, as well as scoring two defensive touchdowns. His transfer to Texas will provide him with a larger stage to showcase his skills, and he expects to play under defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, who he believes is suited to his abilities.
Biles expressed his excitement for the upcoming game against Ohio State, stating that his new coach has the potential to maximize his talents.
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