Could Ohio State Land Both 5-Star RB Damien Harris and 4-Star RB Mike Weber?

Ohio State remains in search of a stud running back with workhorse potential in the 2015 class. However, recent developments suggest the Buckeyes are firmly in the mix for two of the nation's premier rushers.

Urban Meyer and his staff have long coveted 5-star Kentucky recruit Damien Harris, hosting him for an official visit earlier this season. Now, Michael Weber has inserted himself into the discussion as a potential difference-maker in the Buckeyes backfield.

The 4-star prospect revealed his decision to spend an official visit in Columbus this weekend on Twitter:

Like Harris, Weber was formerly committed to Michigan.

The Detroit product backed off his verbal pledge to the Wolverines in late November. He was initially viewed as a quality replacement for Harris, who decommitted from Michigan last winter.

Now, both are coveted uncommitted players just two months shy of national signing day. Harris is expected to announce his collegiate intentions Jan. 9, while Weber has yet to share any time frame for a decision.

Harris, rated No. 1 overall among running backs in 247Sports' composite rankings, trimmed his list to five teams in August. The group of finalists consists of Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky, Texas A&M and Florida, though a coaching change in Gainesville doesn't bode well for a squad that always seemed to be the biggest long shot.

He spent time at Ohio State in September, watching the team suffer its lone loss of the season to Virginia Tech. With just four weeks remaining until his commitment, teams are implementing a full-court press during the final stretch:

Though Harris spent significant time sidelined by a knee injury this season, he managed to surpass 6,000 career rushing yards at Madison Southern High School. He finished the fall with 1,500 yards and 23 touchdowns in just seven games after consecutive campaigns with more than 30 scores on the ground, per MaxPreps.

Weber enjoyed a career-best effort in 2014, rushing for more than 2,200 yards and 29 touchdowns. It was his third consecutive 20-touchdown season at Cass Technical High School.

Since decommitting from Michigan, he's picked up an offer from Alabama. However, in-person visits from Meyer and Ohio State assistants Kerry Coombs and Stan Drayton helped turn his attention to the Buckeyes, per Ian Cuevas of Land-Grant Holy Land.

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Ohio State currently holds the nation's No. 4 recruiting class in 247Sports' composite rankings, filling the majority of its positional needs. Running back, however, is still a primary concern.

Suddenly, the race for Harris doesn't seem as dire. The battle seemingly centers on the Buckeyes and in-state Kentucky, where he'll use an official visit this weekend.

If Harris elects to stay home, Ohio State seems to be gaining steam with Weber, who would serve as an outstanding Plan B. However, Harris could elect to jump on the Buckeyes bandwagon in January, even if the Michigan standout is already on board.

Unlike Kentucky, Ohio State has at least one high-profile playoff game to showcase an offense that's managed to maintain momentum while losing two star quarterbacks this year. A strong postseason run could attract Harris and other blue-chip prospects, strengthening a 2015 recruiting haul that already contains a wealth of potential.

Neither running back may view sharing the load as an ideal situation in college, but the opportunity to seize a starting role in one of the nation's most dynamic attacks could be enough to lure both to Columbus next season.

Recruit ratings and info courtesy of 247Sports.