'09 OH RB Jelani Alford (Ball State Verbal)

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Cincinnati (OH) Withrow

Ht: 5-foot-9
Wt: 167 lbs
Forty: 4.48 secs
Bench max: 282 pounds
Squat max: 400 pounds
Shuttle: 4.4 secs
GPA: 2.8

Originally Posted by Scout Evaluation

A very nice looking running back that is great in the open field. Able to make defenders miss and shows the ability to hit another gear when needed.

Originally Posted by Scout Bio

Stong looking running back prospect who was used in a spread attack as a junior after transfering from LaSalle High School. A new coach at Withrow with more of a running attack should help Alford post bigger numbers.

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5/30

By Berk...received a written offer from Nebraska. Eastern Michigan and Kent State have also offered. Also hearing from Cincinnati, Kentucky, Indiana and Louisville.

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6/6

By Peegs...talks about his interest in the Hooisers and says he hopes other big schools take notice of his offer from Nebraska. Plans to camp at Ohio State, Cincinnati, Miami (OH) and Kentucky.

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6/6

From TheWolverine...camping at UM this weekend, where he plans to work out at WR. Will also camp at Iowa and Minnesota. Has offers from Michigan State, Cincinnati and Bowling Green.

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Jelani has offers from Nebraska, Kent State and Eastern Michigan

“Running backs coach (Nebraska Coach Beck), gave me a verbal offer in April and sent me a written offer in May.” said Ford, “Nebraska coaches said they will get back to me for a visit, but I have not heard back from them. My dad is supposed to contact Nebraska and see what’s going on.”

“I would like to make it up there (Nebraska) but it’s so far away. I check out Nebraska on the Internet and the campus looks nice.” he said

“I visited UCONN Junior Day’s and I really liked it a lot. It’s close to home.” said Ford, “I don’t know if they will offer me or not. UCONN has the fifth largest weight room.”

“I do hear from North Carolina.” he said

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Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati High School Sports | Cincinnati.Com

Top senior Tigers include RB/WR Jelani Alford (offers from Nebraska, Ball State), DB Jowann Peterson (Kent State offer), RB/WR Leonard Riston (transfer from Indian Hill) and LB Joe Dodson. The QB is junior Ryan Banks.

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Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati High School Sports | Cincinnati.Com

Posted by TomGroeschen at 11/8/2008 11:12 PM EST on Cincinnati.com

Withrow RB Jelani Alford has given an oral commitment to the Ball State football program, Scout.com Midwest recruiting analyst Dave Berk reports.