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Former Tech commit OJ Tucker commits to Big 12 school

Photo of OJ Tucker courtesy of 247 Sports.
Photo of OJ Tucker courtesy of 247 Sports.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Jan 16, 2017

Ocala, Fla. cornerback and former Georgia Tech commit OJ Tucker verbally committed to Iowa State on Sunday after an official visit on Friday, according to 247 Sports.

Tucker verbally committed to Tech in August and then withdrew his commitment on Dec. 2.

Although Tucker became the 22nd verbal commit for Iowa State over the weekend, he will still visit Florida Atlantic on Jan. 27, according to 247 Sports.

Tucker is listed as No. 86 on 247 Sports’ list of top cornerbacks in the recruiting class of 2017.

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