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The rare tight end capable of doing everything​

Roberts arrived in Columbus as one of the nation’s premier tight end recruits. The Oklahoma native finished his high school career with 42 receptions for 848 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior, averaging more than 20 yards per catch while showcasing the athleticism that made him one of the top tight ends in the 2025 recruiting class. At 6-foot-5 and roughly 240 pounds, he possessed the frame of a traditional inline tight end, but his movement skills immediately separated him from many players at the position.

Ohio State saw more than a receiving threat. They saw versatility. Even as a true freshman, Roberts appeared in all 13 games and was trusted with responsibilities that extended well beyond running routes. He finished the season with four receptions for 30 yards, but those numbers barely scratched the surface of his role. The Buckeyes lined him up in line, used him as an H-back, motioned him across formations, asked him to split-zone block, and even handed him the football twice. For a freshman tight end, earning that level of trust is highly uncommon.

That early usage matters because tight end remains one of the most difficult positions to play in Ryan Day’s offense. Blocking assignments change every week. Route responsibilities change every series. Protection calls require communication with the offensive line. Freshmen rarely handle all of those responsibilities unless coaches believe they are capable of becoming complete players, and Ohio State clearly believed Roberts could. Now comes the next step.

Five USMNT Prospects to Watch for 2030 World Cup and Beyond​

The USMNT has plenty of young talents that could bring a bright future.
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Noahkai Banks​

Noahkai Banks had a standout season in 2025–26 with Augsburg.

If Noahkai Banks had made a decision, there’s a very good chance he would’ve been on the roster this summer. The 19-year-old central defender has been among the best defenders in the USMNT pool, but has yet to decide whether his international future lies with Germany or the U.S. given he holds eligibility for both.

With Tim Ream likely done with the USMNT and an opportunity to start at center back, there could be an enticing option with the Stars and Stripes. At the same time, Banks has had U.S. Soccer in his Instagram bio for months, despite never committing to the senior team.

In his young career, he already has 31 first-team appearances for Augsburg in the Bundesliga, Germany’s first division, and other competitions, and last season, he started 20 of the club’s 34 league games.

The 6'3" center back may not be as physically imposing as Ream, but should he commit, he would add a more skilled defensive option alongside Chris Richards, with the expectation of remaining in Germany at least through the end of his current deal in 2029.

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Zavier Gozo​

Zavier Gozo made a late push for the USMNT 2026 World Cup squad.

In the world of star MLS youngsters, Zavier Gozo is among the best. The 19-year-old made a strong late push for this summer’s USMNT, but ultimately didn’t have enough time to impress Pochettino in a tremendous start to the season with Real Salt Lake.

In his second full season, he has six goals and five assists in 14 games and is a skillful, elusive presence on a team that lacks immense talent. While he’s already impressed with the youth national teams, expect him to get a chance in the near future and to develop into a key piece by 2030.

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Julian Hall​

Julian Hall is an MLS All-Star at 18 years old.

The USMNT found its main striker in Folarin Balogun, but how about a younger option that has shown a knack for goalscoring in MLS at just 18 years old?

Julian Zakrzewski Hall has nine goals and four assists in 15 games with a youthful Red Bull New York team this season, and is already in his fourth season in MLS. Early in his career, he had to leave matches midway through and couldn’t play after 7 p.m. due to New Jersey state regulations limiting labor for those under 16.

Now able to play full matches, the team has had a revelation season under former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley, who is in his first year as the team’s manager. Hall’s production landed him a place on the MLS All-Star roster, as well.

The big question, though, is whether the USMNT can get him into the Stars and Stripes as the Polish national team, for which he is eligible through his mother, has already begun recruiting.

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Diego Kochen​

Diego Kochen has been a regular at the youth levels for U.S. Soccer. |

USMNT goalkeeping isn’t what it was in Tim Howard’s day. Diego Kochen might just be the best bet for a stellar young goalkeeper who could make an impact in the years to come. What comes next for him, though, will be critical.

Last season, he spent most of the year riding the bench for FC Barcelona as a 20-year-old backstop. While training in that environment regularly was undoubtedly beneficial, he’s taking a new step in 2026–27.

This fall, the Miami native will suit up for Danish Superligaen club Lyngby on loan from Barcelona, where he hopes to become the No. 1 and put himself in position for a USMNT call-up and a spot on the squad for the 2028 LA Olympics.

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Cavan Sullivan​

Cavan Sullivan will be able to join Manchester City once he turns 18.

If there’s one name you’re going to be seeing a lot of, if you haven’t already, it’s that of 16-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan. Currently of the Philadelphia Union, the same club that produced Brendan Aaronson, Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty, he is pre-signed to Manchester City and will join the Premier League giants when he turns 18.

While Philadelphia manager Bradley Carnell hasn’t given him many opportunities, those chances increased ahead of the World Cup, with the 2025 Supporters’ Shield winners sitting in last, well out of MLS Cup playoff contention.

AL puts 3 up top 1 vs Sanchez from Philly...NL gonna have get bats out quick

ochre said:

not sure about them being related directly, but I think Pogi was Blake Corum's Partridge.

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Goddamn daisy chain up there.

Jaxbuck said:

Wasn’t he Biff Pogi’s twink? There was some connection to that gigantic bucket of shit iirc.

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not sure about them being related directly, but I think Pogi was Blake Corum's Partridge.

ochre said:

He was also Jabrill's HS head coach who I think they hired as part of a package deal for him.

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Wasn’t he Biff Pogi’s twink? There was some connection to that gigantic bucket of shit iirc.

Jaxbuck said:

They fired the whistleblower



I forgot all about that

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He was also Jabrill's HS head coach who I think they hired as part of a package deal for him.

I normally don't have much of a sweet tooth but when I do this is my go to cookie recipe

CMic said:

Spain is a great defensive team in a sport which struggles to create offense. They managed to make France boring for the first 80 minutes. England or Argentina will need to score on set pieces vs. Spain.

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Happy Bastille day

Jaxbuck said:

They had the compliance officer reporting to the AD

Just stop there

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That's almost equivalent to reporting directly to the chief of police in State College.

Jaxbuck said:

They fired the whistleblower



I forgot all about that

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I know there's so much that it's hard to keep track with who did what.

I think though if anyone is just out for revenge, it's Partridge.

Warde will probably talk a big game but end up taking a huge payout to keep his fat flapper shut.

buckeyemania11 said:

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/fired-michigan-assistant-chris-partridge-takes-victory-lap-after-ncaa-clears-him-in-sign-stealing-scandal-231905197.html

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They fired the whistleblower



I forgot all about that

Jaxbuck said:

I’ve lost track.

Was Partridge the felony pervert that hacked student accounts or is he just one of the many less-than-felony level show cause recipients?

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Partridge was fired in November 2023, with the university telling him it had received evidence he had not abided by a directive to not discuss the investigation with other members of the program. In its report, the NCAA said it found that a student-athlete spoke to Partridge about an upcoming interview for the investigation.

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buckeyemania11 said:

Hope is that Partridge is out for revenge and money isn't his top concern. But yea enough money can probably get anyone to keep their mouth shut.

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I’ve lost track.

Was Partridge the felony pervert that hacked student accounts or is he just one of the many less-than-felony level show cause recipients?