By: Doug Lesmerises (Cleveland Plain Dealer) –
 Columbus – The best high school linebacker prospect in Ohio was surrounded by hundreds of peers Friday at Ohio State. Jordan Hicks wasn’t taking part in the Buckeyes’ one-day camp for advanced prospects, but he was still getting some of the greatest attention.

Having narrowed his college choices to Ohio State, Florida, USC, Texas, Georgia and Alabama, the 220-pounder from Lakota West High School near Dayton is looking for a comfortable fit, and he spent his day getting more comfortable with the Buckeyes.

“I feel like the people are the most important thing,” Hicks said. “I know the people who are recruiting me, but there are a few staffs where I don’t know the majority of people. Here [at Ohio State] I know everybody. I’ll get to know [the other schools] when I make my official visits.”
 If he makes the five official visits he’s allowed in the fall and winter, Hicks won’t be offering an oral commitment anytime soon. He plans to take it slow. And so far, Ohio State’s 2010 recruiting class is coming together more slowly than a year ago.

The Buckeyes have six oral commitments so far, compared to 21 at this time last year. The way Hicks is ranked, he’s certainly a player worth waiting for.

Recruiting service Rivals.com named him the No. 1 outside linebacker prospect in the country, while Scout.com has him at No. 2.

“There are times when I’m like, this is overwhelming,” Hicks said. “But I think it’s smart to not try and rush it. So I think I’m doing the right thing.”

Part of that was meeting not just with coaches but some other Buckeyes on Friday.

“I was talking with a few of the players, and they were just real with me,” Hicks said. “It’s kind of hard to figure it all out, but when it comes down to it, I think I will.”

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