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Big Reds' Murray Officially Signs with Ohio State

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Steubenville Big Red senior Najee Murray officially signed his national letter of intent to continue his football career at Ohio State University.

"I'm totally excited,"said Murray, who gave a verbal commitment to OSU before his senior season.

Murray says he has a chance to play right away, even though he switching positions, from safety to corner back.

"I just have to work hard. I'm ready and looking forward to the challenge," added Murray.

Big Red head coach Reno Saccoccia is excited for Murray.

"He's our third we've sent to Ohio State, Charlie Keenan and Buster Tillman, and they both played and graduated, so I hope Najee does too," said Saccoccia.

Murray was recruited by other schools such as Akron, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Indiana, Kent State, Miami (OH), Ohio University, and Toledo.