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Garfield Heights stop: Melvin Fellows feels relief after signing with Ohio State University
Bob Fortuna, Plain Dealer Reporter, February 04, 2009 9:46 a.m.


Dressed in dark pants, a red vest, white shirt and gray tie, Garfield Heights defensive end Melvin Fellows signed with Ohio State this morning in a small theatre at the high school. - (PD file)

GARFIELD HEIGHTS - The emotional roller coaster Garfield Heights senior Melvin Fellows experienced during the recruiting process was put to rest early this morning.

Dressed in dark pants, a red vest, white shirt and gray tie, Fellows signed a national letter of intent with Ohio State in a small theatre by the school's gymnasium with coaches and family looking on.

Fellows originally gave his non-binding oral commitment to Illinois, only to later change his allegiance to the Buckeyes.

"I enjoyed the recruiting process but I'm glad it's over," said Fellows, ranked as the 29th-best senior by Sporting News. "If I did it over again, I'd probably have taken more time with the process and have taken a look at more schools.

"But this is just a blessing."

Fellows will major in physical therapy.

"I'm relieved it's over but I've made the right decision," said Fellows, who also visited Illinois and Notre Dame. "I'm real excited, real excited because this is a big day for me and my family."

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