Legend Bey reportedly makes decision on future after release from Tennessee NLI
By Sydney Hunte
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Legend Bey will reportedly sign a National Letter of Intent with Ohio State after being released from his NLI at Tennessee. Bey informed Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett of his decision on Tuesday night.
Bey’s recruitment has been a roller-coaster. He initially committed to play at Tennessee after taking an official visit there. He later visited Ohio State in November, ultimately flipping his pledge.
However, when the Early Signing Period came around, he surprisingly decided to sign with Tennessee after all. That was reportedly after his mother wouldn’t sign off on his NLI since Tennessee, not Ohio State, was said to be her preference. Since Bey was 17 years old, he needed the signature of a parent or legal guardian before his paperwork could be submitted.
On Tuesday, Bey was released from his NLI. That has paved the way for him to sign with Ohio State when the regular signing period commences in February.
A 5-foot-10.5, 175-pounder, Bey played quarterback at North Forney (Tex.) but signaled his desire to play wide receiver in college. According to 247Sports, he is the No. 24 player in the state of Texas and the 175th-ranked player in the country.
Ohio State’s class is ranked No. 6 in the nation by 247Sports. Tennessee is at No. 7.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
