Running back Anthony Rogers from Montgomery (Ala.) Carver, who was previously committed to Alabama, recently made his official visit to Ohio State during the weekend of November 9. Rogers has now confirmed to Bucknuts that he has decommitted from the Crimson Tide.
“They made it clear that I have a chance to excel there with my skill set, and they can help develop me to reach the next level,” Rogers shared with Bucknuts following his visit to Ohio State.
If he chooses to join the Buckeyes, Rogers would take on a versatile role that includes playing out of the backfield as well as functioning as a slot receiver in offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s schemes. He mentioned he would be involved in “special teams, zone running, catching out of the backfield, and lining up as a receiver at times.”
However, Rogers has not made a final decision yet. He is also considering Georgia and plans to choose between Ohio State and Georgia in early December. He intends to announce his decision on National Signing Day, December 4, as he told Bucknuts.
In his senior season, the dynamic player known as “Turbo” has spent significant time playing in the slot for Carver.
Rogers has been a player of interest for Ohio State running backs coach Carlos Locklyn for quite some time. Locklyn, who is from Montgomery, has been recruiting Rogers since he was in the 8th grade.
Standing at 5-foot-8 and weighing 185 pounds, Rogers committed to Alabama on June 2, 2023. Along with Alabama and Ohio State, he has received scholarship offers from a number of other schools, including Auburn, Georgia, Florida State, Oregon, Florida, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and many more across the nation.
In late May, Rogers made his first visit to Ohio State, which he found very positive.
“I was really impressed with everything,” Rogers remarked at the time. “I liked the staff, and I appreciated what Coach Lock and Coach (Ryan) Day said. I like how they run the program and enjoyed touring the facilities. Overall, it was just a great visit.”
Rogers is rated as a 4-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, positioned as the No. 141 overall player in the country, the No. 8 running back, and the No. 10 prospect in Alabama.
Locklyn aims to sign three running backs in his first recruiting class at Ohio State. If Rogers chooses Ohio State, he would accompany Ohio running back Bo Jackson and Pennsylvania running back Isaiah West in the Buckeyes’ 2025 recruiting class.
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