It’s been a frenzied couple of days for the Ohio State running backs position.

On Thursday, Buckeye running backs coach Stan Drayton left for a position on the Chicago Bears’ staff. This caused some turmoil for four-star running back Mike Weber, whose relationship with Drayton enticed him to remain committed to Ohio State and not flip to Michigan. Urban Meyer has since hired Notre Dame running backs coach Tony Alford, which seemed to please Ohio State’s players.

Kareem Walker, the No. 1 running back in the 2016 class, committed to Ohio State in early January. Sunday afternoon, he released a statement on the state of his recruitment after what’s happened with the Buckeyes’ coaching staff.

When I selected Ohio State I was aware that the coaches are the best in the profession and that they would be sought after by other schools and the NFL. I’m sorry to see Coach Drayton move on but he feels thats what’s in his best interest and I wish him and his family well. Coach Meyer was very reassuring that he was going to bring in the best RB coach in the nation and he’s done that with Coach Alford. I’m very familiar and comfortable with Coach Alford he was recruiting me while at Notre Dame and our relationship is very much like the relationship I have with Coach Drayton. They are more than position coaches they are mentors and will help prepare me for LIFE not just football. Coach Alford has coached many successful running backs and I look forward to the possibility of playing under him. Thank you, Kareem Walker.

That’s an obviously good sign for Ohio State, as Walker is one of the most-talented players in the 2016 recruiting class. Holding onto him is surely a priority for Meyer and his staff, and it looks like they’re going to be able to.