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There are a few options are on the table for Ohio State when it comes to choosing a starting quarterback. Could one of them be not making a decision in the near future and pushing the Joe Burrow-Dwayne Haskins competition into preseason camp in August ...
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Billy Price’s NFL Draft profile and injury update
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The Buckeye made it through three reps on the bench press at the NFL Combine before his injury.
Regarded as one of the top offensive line prospects, Ohio State’s Billy Price adds to his draft stock with his experience and success at center as well. The Buckeyes have rotated a lineman to center over the past few seasons, and Price is just the latest three-year guard to make the move and excel at his new position.
Following in the footsteps of Pat Elflein before him, Price not only switched positions on the line, but also won the Rimington Trophy for being the best center in college football. For the first time in Rimington Trophy history, the same program won the award in back-to-back years, thanks to Elflein in 2016 and Price in 2017. Price is just the sixth Buckeye to ever win the award, and was also named Big Ten’s Rimington-Pace offensive lineman of the year, and earned unanimous All-American honors in 2017.
A leader on the field and in the locker room, the two-time captain also finished his collegiate career setting the record for starts (55) and consecutive starts (55) as a Buckeye — surpassing the former record (50) set by Luke Fickell from 1993-96. Price also tied Elflein and Tyquan Lewis for the school record for games played (55), meaning the NFL prospect had never played a game for Ohio State that he didn’t start — which is absolutely incredible.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Freaky strength and explosiveness. Expected to crush the bench press at the Combine. Plays with excellent snap to punch quickness. Lands hands under shoulders and snatches pads gaining control of the man across from him. Core strength and contact balance is a plus. Has redirect power to wipe out gap shooter and recover from early losses. Terrific bend and flexibility in hips unleash his drive blocking power. Works from consistently leveraged position. Generates push against bigger players. Considered highly intelligent by scouting community. Operational in space or in a phone booth. Keeps hands inside the frame in pass pro. Pass sets with wide base and strong anchor. Starting experience as both center and guard. Mean streak will not be an issue.
WEAKNESSES: Has had consistent tape where impatience gets him in trouble. Lunges out to find shade defenders causing him to over-set and lose balance. Early lunging may be a muscle memory concern. Lack of length makes it tough for him to sustain. Could be more static on second level climb so backs can set up his blocks. Can improve re-setting hands against longer defensive tackles. Feet need to follow hands more consistently on redirects rather than leaning. Feet begin to deaden in his mirror allowing athletic rushers to challenge him with counters. Needs to improve footwork to go with his brute force. Can be a challenging personality to deal with according to scouts.
Measurements
Price’s first event on Thursday was the bench press, and he didn’t get very far into the workout before seemingly injuring his chest and having to stop after just a couple reps.
#OSU OL Billy Price suffered an apparent chest or shoulder injury during his bench press at the Combine. Not good. pic.twitter.com/mkieyY9E0Y
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2018Injury Info and Updates
Despite suffering an injury to his pec in Indy, Price didn’t rush out of town, and rather still met with the media to talk about his MRI results and how he thinks this will affect his draft stock. Notably, the Buckeye was very cognizant to emphasize — throughout his 13 minutes at the podium — that this is a very minor issue, and not something that will keep him out for any portion of the season.
The MRI results showed an “incomplete pec tear, with no grade, no issues like that.” He did mention that he is getting a second opinion about the need for surgery, but he won’t have a definitive answer on that until the MRI results are sent to the new doctor for review. He did point out that he wasn’t as sore as he expected the next morning, and also didn’t have any visible bruising — both good signs for how minor the tear really is.
While he didn’t get to finish his bench press, he told reporters he “was looking at 30s, for sure.” The only other injury he’s suffered since the onset of his Ohio State career was a minor MCL sprain that didn’t even keep him out of the next day’s practice. The irony was not lost on him that he played 55 games for the Buckeyes without any notable issue, and then finally saw an injury during the first event at the combine.
Since he wasn’t be able to finish the workout at the combine or participate at Ohio State’s pro day, Price said that he has a great relationship with the training staff and coaches at Ohio State and will happily defer to them if teams want to discuss his bench press ability, speed, or anything else he isn’t able to display ahead of the draft.
Price is confronting the situation head on, and when asked about whether the injury had him feeling down, the Buckeye said, “You’re really going to have to put a bullet between us Ohio State guys’ eyes to put us down.” (He’s not wrong.)
Lastly, the guard-turned-center was asked which spot he felt more comfortable lining up at, at the next level. Price explained, “I see myself as a center in this league. Again, being able to be accountable for the offense and orchestrating the line and making sure we’re efficient and on the same page.” Although, like many lineman before him, he acknowledged he’d be happy and successful at whatever spot his new team assigned him.
Price went back to Indy for the combine re-check in mid-April, and told Land-Grant Holy Land that his recovery is going “excellent” and that he’s still on track to be cleared in June, and in time to participate in training camp.
Draft Projection
It’s harder than ever to try and peg when Price will be taken in the 2018 NFL Draft, especially given his torn pec that will now be a concern. As noted above, Price said the tear is minor and expects to be back in action in time for training camp. The problem though, is that training camp comes after rookie camp and OTAs, so Price will be behind the eight-ball getting on the field just a month of so ahead of the preseason.
Price might drop out of the first round thanks to this injury, but he should still be taken by the end of Day 2 of the draft — and if he doesn’t, some NFL team is getting a hell of a steal.
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Alexis Chassen via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
The Buckeye made it through three reps on the bench press at the NFL Combine before his injury.
Regarded as one of the top offensive line prospects, Ohio State’s Billy Price adds to his draft stock with his experience and success at center as well. The Buckeyes have rotated a lineman to center over the past few seasons, and Price is just the latest three-year guard to make the move and excel at his new position.
Following in the footsteps of Pat Elflein before him, Price not only switched positions on the line, but also won the Rimington Trophy for being the best center in college football. For the first time in Rimington Trophy history, the same program won the award in back-to-back years, thanks to Elflein in 2016 and Price in 2017. Price is just the sixth Buckeye to ever win the award, and was also named Big Ten’s Rimington-Pace offensive lineman of the year, and earned unanimous All-American honors in 2017.
A leader on the field and in the locker room, the two-time captain also finished his collegiate career setting the record for starts (55) and consecutive starts (55) as a Buckeye — surpassing the former record (50) set by Luke Fickell from 1993-96. Price also tied Elflein and Tyquan Lewis for the school record for games played (55), meaning the NFL prospect had never played a game for Ohio State that he didn’t start — which is absolutely incredible.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Freaky strength and explosiveness. Expected to crush the bench press at the Combine. Plays with excellent snap to punch quickness. Lands hands under shoulders and snatches pads gaining control of the man across from him. Core strength and contact balance is a plus. Has redirect power to wipe out gap shooter and recover from early losses. Terrific bend and flexibility in hips unleash his drive blocking power. Works from consistently leveraged position. Generates push against bigger players. Considered highly intelligent by scouting community. Operational in space or in a phone booth. Keeps hands inside the frame in pass pro. Pass sets with wide base and strong anchor. Starting experience as both center and guard. Mean streak will not be an issue.
WEAKNESSES: Has had consistent tape where impatience gets him in trouble. Lunges out to find shade defenders causing him to over-set and lose balance. Early lunging may be a muscle memory concern. Lack of length makes it tough for him to sustain. Could be more static on second level climb so backs can set up his blocks. Can improve re-setting hands against longer defensive tackles. Feet need to follow hands more consistently on redirects rather than leaning. Feet begin to deaden in his mirror allowing athletic rushers to challenge him with counters. Needs to improve footwork to go with his brute force. Can be a challenging personality to deal with according to scouts.
- Height: 6-3 6/8”
- Weight: 305 lbs
- Hand size: 9 6/8”
- Arm length: 32”
- Wingspan: 75 2/8”
Price’s first event on Thursday was the bench press, and he didn’t get very far into the workout before seemingly injuring his chest and having to stop after just a couple reps.
#OSU OL Billy Price suffered an apparent chest or shoulder injury during his bench press at the Combine. Not good. pic.twitter.com/mkieyY9E0Y
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 1, 2018
Despite suffering an injury to his pec in Indy, Price didn’t rush out of town, and rather still met with the media to talk about his MRI results and how he thinks this will affect his draft stock. Notably, the Buckeye was very cognizant to emphasize — throughout his 13 minutes at the podium — that this is a very minor issue, and not something that will keep him out for any portion of the season.
The MRI results showed an “incomplete pec tear, with no grade, no issues like that.” He did mention that he is getting a second opinion about the need for surgery, but he won’t have a definitive answer on that until the MRI results are sent to the new doctor for review. He did point out that he wasn’t as sore as he expected the next morning, and also didn’t have any visible bruising — both good signs for how minor the tear really is.
While he didn’t get to finish his bench press, he told reporters he “was looking at 30s, for sure.” The only other injury he’s suffered since the onset of his Ohio State career was a minor MCL sprain that didn’t even keep him out of the next day’s practice. The irony was not lost on him that he played 55 games for the Buckeyes without any notable issue, and then finally saw an injury during the first event at the combine.
Since he wasn’t be able to finish the workout at the combine or participate at Ohio State’s pro day, Price said that he has a great relationship with the training staff and coaches at Ohio State and will happily defer to them if teams want to discuss his bench press ability, speed, or anything else he isn’t able to display ahead of the draft.
Price is confronting the situation head on, and when asked about whether the injury had him feeling down, the Buckeye said, “You’re really going to have to put a bullet between us Ohio State guys’ eyes to put us down.” (He’s not wrong.)
Lastly, the guard-turned-center was asked which spot he felt more comfortable lining up at, at the next level. Price explained, “I see myself as a center in this league. Again, being able to be accountable for the offense and orchestrating the line and making sure we’re efficient and on the same page.” Although, like many lineman before him, he acknowledged he’d be happy and successful at whatever spot his new team assigned him.
Price went back to Indy for the combine re-check in mid-April, and told Land-Grant Holy Land that his recovery is going “excellent” and that he’s still on track to be cleared in June, and in time to participate in training camp.
Draft Projection
It’s harder than ever to try and peg when Price will be taken in the 2018 NFL Draft, especially given his torn pec that will now be a concern. As noted above, Price said the tear is minor and expects to be back in action in time for training camp. The problem though, is that training camp comes after rookie camp and OTAs, so Price will be behind the eight-ball getting on the field just a month of so ahead of the preseason.
Price might drop out of the first round thanks to this injury, but he should still be taken by the end of Day 2 of the draft — and if he doesn’t, some NFL team is getting a hell of a steal.
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Buckeyes lose key recruiting staffer to Big Ten foe
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Ohio State has been incredibly successful on the recruiting trail under Urban Meyer, mainly because of Meyer being a tremendous head coach recruiter, and due to director of player personnel Mark Pantoni being the best at his job in college football ...
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LGHL Ohio State to hold public memorial for Earle Bruce on Wednesday
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In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Earle and Jean Bruce Alzheimer’s Research Fund.
In the days since his passing was announced, fans, former players, colleagues, and friends have turned to social media to share their fondest memories of former Ohio State Buckeyes head football coach Earle Bruce, who died at the age of 87 earlier this week, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
On Wednesday, they will have the chance to do that with others mourning the loss, as Ohio State has announced that there will be a public celebration of the former coach’s life held on campus this coming Wednesday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Arena.
Bruce’s funeral will be held the following day, and will be open to just close friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that mourners make a donation to the Earle and Jean Bruce Alzheimer’s Research Fund in Neurology, Fund #312531, Care of The Ohio State University Foundation, Attn. Gift Processing, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221.
Following the end of his coaching career, Bruce remained an important part of the Columbus community. In addition to coaching the city’s Arena Football team for a season, he also served as an analyst for WTVN radio, and as a resource for the coaches that followed him.
Bruce hired current head coach Urban Meyer as an OSU graduate assistant in 1986, and remained a mentor for the rest of his life. Bruce’s grandson, Zach Smith, is Ohio State’s wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator.
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In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Earle and Jean Bruce Alzheimer’s Research Fund.
In the days since his passing was announced, fans, former players, colleagues, and friends have turned to social media to share their fondest memories of former Ohio State Buckeyes head football coach Earle Bruce, who died at the age of 87 earlier this week, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
On Wednesday, they will have the chance to do that with others mourning the loss, as Ohio State has announced that there will be a public celebration of the former coach’s life held on campus this coming Wednesday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Arena.
Bruce’s funeral will be held the following day, and will be open to just close friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that mourners make a donation to the Earle and Jean Bruce Alzheimer’s Research Fund in Neurology, Fund #312531, Care of The Ohio State University Foundation, Attn. Gift Processing, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221.
Following the end of his coaching career, Bruce remained an important part of the Columbus community. In addition to coaching the city’s Arena Football team for a season, he also served as an analyst for WTVN radio, and as a resource for the coaches that followed him.
Bruce hired current head coach Urban Meyer as an OSU graduate assistant in 1986, and remained a mentor for the rest of his life. Bruce’s grandson, Zach Smith, is Ohio State’s wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator.
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LGHL Ohio State men’s volleyball wins MIVA Tournament, advances to NCAA Tournament
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Ohio State men’s volleyball wins MIVA Tournament, advances to NCAA Tournament
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With the win against Loyola Chicago, head coach Pete Hanson picked up his 700th career victory.
The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s volleyball team punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night, as they won their conference tournament (MIVA) by defeating Loyola Chicago, 3-0.
All three sets were close, but the final box score had OSU winning 25-20, 25-23, 25-19. The win for the Scarlet and Gray came in a top-10 matchup, as the Ramblers came into the contest ranked No. 8, and the Buckeyes were slightly higher at No. 7. The win was even sweeter, as Ohio State clinched the tournament title at home in the friendly confines of St. John Arena.
Head coach Pete Hanson has been on a hot streak that has now stretched over three season. In each of the last three seasons, OSU has ended the season as MIVA tournament winners, with the last two seasons ending with the Buckeyes winning the national championship as well. By defeating Loyola Chicago, Hanson also hit a career milestone mark: 700 career wins.
The final point sends Ohio State into the NCAA Tournament. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/y36VHc1HLt
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioState_MVB) April 22, 2018
Three Buckeyes (Sanil Thomas, Jake Hanes and Nicolas Szerszen) made the MIVA All-Tournament team, and will be names to watch out for in the NCAA Tournament.
At 1 p.m. ET Sunday, we’ll find out who OSU will be playing the NCAA Tournament, which will take place at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles.
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With the win against Loyola Chicago, head coach Pete Hanson picked up his 700th career victory.
The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s volleyball team punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night, as they won their conference tournament (MIVA) by defeating Loyola Chicago, 3-0.
All three sets were close, but the final box score had OSU winning 25-20, 25-23, 25-19. The win for the Scarlet and Gray came in a top-10 matchup, as the Ramblers came into the contest ranked No. 8, and the Buckeyes were slightly higher at No. 7. The win was even sweeter, as Ohio State clinched the tournament title at home in the friendly confines of St. John Arena.
Head coach Pete Hanson has been on a hot streak that has now stretched over three season. In each of the last three seasons, OSU has ended the season as MIVA tournament winners, with the last two seasons ending with the Buckeyes winning the national championship as well. By defeating Loyola Chicago, Hanson also hit a career milestone mark: 700 career wins.
The final point sends Ohio State into the NCAA Tournament. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/y36VHc1HLt
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioState_MVB) April 22, 2018
Three Buckeyes (Sanil Thomas, Jake Hanes and Nicolas Szerszen) made the MIVA All-Tournament team, and will be names to watch out for in the NCAA Tournament.
At 1 p.m. ET Sunday, we’ll find out who OSU will be playing the NCAA Tournament, which will take place at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles.
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LGHL Ohio State men’s tennis clinches 13th-straight Big Ten title
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The Buckeyes join six other B1G programs with 13-consecutive conference crowns.
On Friday, the No. 3 Ohio State men’s tennis team defeated No. 46 Indiana, 5-2, to secure at least a share of the program’s 13th-straight Big Ten title. The Buckeyes’ 10-0 conference record puts them one game ahead of No. 8 Illinois with the final matches of the regular season being played today.
OSU will visit Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., and the Fighting Illini will host Minnesota. The Big Ten Men’s Tennis Championships will be held at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City, Iowa this week from April 26-29. The Buckeyes and Illini are guaranteed of the top two seeds, and OSU defeated Illinois 4-0 in Columbus earlier this month.
In addition to their spotless B1G record, the Buckeyes are currently 25-2 overall on the season, with their only losses coming to No. 2 UCLA (1-4) and No. 19 Georgia (0-4) earlier this season.
With the conference crown, the Buckeyes become just the sixth program in conference history, regardless of sport, to earn 13-consecutive league championships.
The squad is led by senior Mikael Torpegaard, who is currently ranked fourth nationally. He is one of five Buckeyes ranked in the top 104 of the Oracle/ITA Division I Men’s Rankings.
OSU will be back in action today against the Boilermakers beginning at noon ET.
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The Buckeyes join six other B1G programs with 13-consecutive conference crowns.
On Friday, the No. 3 Ohio State men’s tennis team defeated No. 46 Indiana, 5-2, to secure at least a share of the program’s 13th-straight Big Ten title. The Buckeyes’ 10-0 conference record puts them one game ahead of No. 8 Illinois with the final matches of the regular season being played today.
OSU will visit Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., and the Fighting Illini will host Minnesota. The Big Ten Men’s Tennis Championships will be held at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City, Iowa this week from April 26-29. The Buckeyes and Illini are guaranteed of the top two seeds, and OSU defeated Illinois 4-0 in Columbus earlier this month.
In addition to their spotless B1G record, the Buckeyes are currently 25-2 overall on the season, with their only losses coming to No. 2 UCLA (1-4) and No. 19 Georgia (0-4) earlier this season.
With the conference crown, the Buckeyes become just the sixth program in conference history, regardless of sport, to earn 13-consecutive league championships.
The squad is led by senior Mikael Torpegaard, who is currently ranked fourth nationally. He is one of five Buckeyes ranked in the top 104 of the Oracle/ITA Division I Men’s Rankings.
OSU will be back in action today against the Boilermakers beginning at noon ET.
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LGHL Video: Take a look at the sights, sounds from Ohio State’s spring game in VR/360˚
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Video: Take a look at the sights, sounds from Ohio State’s spring game in VR/360˚
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A quick peek in 360˚ of the Buckeyes’ 2018 spring game. If you have a Virtual Reality headset, take an even more immersive look.
We here at Land-Grant Holy Land believe in pushing the envelope when it comes to creating content. We’ve upped our game when it comes to video, like creating backdrops and visual effects—and we’ll only get better with time.
Last week at the Ohio State Buckeyes spring game, we tried to do something even bolder: record video, with the hope of creating something that can be viewed in full 360 degrees and in Virtual Reality with the proper headset. Now, it’s finally done.
It’s a short video package that combines sights and sounds from the spring game, with Urban Meyer’s post game press conference (and another LGHL video) embedded within. If you took a look, tell us what you thought about it in the comment section.
Note: For best results, use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when viewing this video. If you have a Virtual Reality headset (e.g., Oculus), the video should play when accessing YouTube through the VR headset. If on mobile, the 360˚ view should be accessible using the latest version of YouTube.
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Geoff Hammersley via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
A quick peek in 360˚ of the Buckeyes’ 2018 spring game. If you have a Virtual Reality headset, take an even more immersive look.
We here at Land-Grant Holy Land believe in pushing the envelope when it comes to creating content. We’ve upped our game when it comes to video, like creating backdrops and visual effects—and we’ll only get better with time.
Last week at the Ohio State Buckeyes spring game, we tried to do something even bolder: record video, with the hope of creating something that can be viewed in full 360 degrees and in Virtual Reality with the proper headset. Now, it’s finally done.
It’s a short video package that combines sights and sounds from the spring game, with Urban Meyer’s post game press conference (and another LGHL video) embedded within. If you took a look, tell us what you thought about it in the comment section.
Note: For best results, use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when viewing this video. If you have a Virtual Reality headset (e.g., Oculus), the video should play when accessing YouTube through the VR headset. If on mobile, the 360˚ view should be accessible using the latest version of YouTube.
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Ohio State football | Ex-Buckeyes know stress of QB competition
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Ohio State fans are eager to hear whom coach Urban Meyer will name the starting quarterback headed toward the fall, but imagine being in those quarterbacks' shoes as the wait continues. Stanley Jackson doesn't have to imagine. Neither does Kirk ...
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Ohio State football | Ex-Buckeyes know stress of QB competition
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Ohio State fans are eager to hear whom coach Urban Meyer will name the starting quarterback headed toward the fall, but imagine being in those quarterbacks' shoes as the wait continues. Stanley Jackson doesn't have to imagine. Neither does Kirk ...
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Ohio State second-year linebackers coach Bill Davis sat down for a lengthy Q&A with reporters recently. Here is a full transcript of the conversation: (Questions in italics.) What are you doing now that spring ball has ended? Bill Davis: We're ...
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Bill Davis: Still no pecking order for Buckeyes' linebackers
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Ohio State second-year linebackers coach Bill Davis sat down for a lengthy Q&A with reporters recently. Here is a full transcript of the conversation: (Questions in italics.) What are you doing now that spring ball has ended? Bill Davis: We're ...
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Buckeyes Drop Series Opener vs. Indiana
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State baseball team dropped the series opener to No. 8 Indiana, 4-0, Friday night at Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium. With the loss, the Buckeyes fall to 25-11 overall and 6-4 in league action, while the Hoosiers ...
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Buckeyes Drop Series Opener vs. Indiana
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State baseball team dropped the series opener to No. 8 Indiana, 4-0, Friday night at Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium. With the loss, the Buckeyes fall to 25-11 overall and 6-4 in league action, while the Hoosiers ...
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The Ohio State is forming a very good base to to their 2019 recruiting class. The Buckeyes have commitments from running backs Sampson James and Steele Chambers, offensive linemen Doug Nester and Ryan Jacoby, defensive end Noah Potter, and athlete ...
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Six recruits who could be next to commit to the Buckeyes
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The Ohio State is forming a very good base to to their 2019 recruiting class. The Buckeyes have commitments from running backs Sampson James and Steele Chambers, offensive linemen Doug Nester and Ryan Jacoby, defensive end Noah Potter, and athlete ...
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Ohio State football losing key recruiting staffer Eron Hodges to Purdue
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One of Ohio State's key recruiting staff members is leaving the Buckeyes for Purdue. Eron Hodges, who's been the Buckeyes' assistant director of player personnel since December 2016, will take the director of player personnel job for ...
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Ohio State football losing key recruiting staffer Eron Hodges to Purdue
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One of Ohio State's key recruiting staff members is leaving the Buckeyes for Purdue. Eron Hodges, who's been the Buckeyes' assistant director of player personnel since December 2016, will take the director of player personnel job for ...
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A little more than a year ago, Del Duduit was yearning for a way to minister to others. The Lucasville man's wife sings in the church choir, their children preach and he's a good writer, but how could he use his talent? Then, with help from loved ones ...
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It was just before Ohio State took the field for a game at Illinois in 1982 when then-fourth-year OSU coach Earle Bruce turned to assistant Glen Mason and delivered a stunning statement. “I'll never forget it. He said, 'Well bud, I'm coaching for my ...
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It was just before Ohio State took the field for a game at Illinois in 1982 when then-fourth-year OSU coach Earle Bruce turned to assistant Glen Mason and delivered a stunning statement. “I'll never forget it. He said, 'Well bud, I'm coaching for my ...
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Can Jones follow in Taylor Deckers footsteps and make a first-round push in April’s NFL Draft?
Year after year, Ohio State produces NFL-caliber offensive linemen, and 2018 shouldn’t be any different. Two-year starter Jamarco Jones is the next in a long line of successful left tackles for the Buckeyes, and is already drawing interest from teams at the next level.
The Buckeye is looking to prove that he’s the “Next Man Up” behind proven NFL successes, like Mike Adams, Alex Boone, Jack Mewhort and Taylor Decker. Jones spent two years as the backup to Decker before the latter was taken in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He played nearly 100 percent of snaps his rookie season before an injury ahead of the 2017 preseason forced him to spend just over half the year on IR.
Jones took over the starting role at OSU after Decker’s departure, and went on to start in 27 consecutive games through his junior and senior seasons, totaling 50 games played in the Scarlet and Gray. The Buckeye also earned All-Conference honors twice, and was a key factor in Ohio State ranking among the Top 20 rushing teams in the country (No. 11 in 2016, No. 17 in 2017). The Buckeyes led the Big Ten in rushing in both seasons with Jones starting at left tackle, and in 2016, the o-line was one of three units named as a finalist for the Joe Moore Offensive Line of the Year Award.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Pass sets feature adequate balance, a flat back and chin tucked. Looked much more confident in pass protection this year. Hands are efficient and quick and punches are well-timed. Patient pass slider who waits until target is in range to let hands go. Lands early to disrupt rusher’s rhythm. Has adequate reactive athleticism against inside moves. Mirror isn’t perfect but is good enough. Has some anchor to sit down against bull-rush. Flexes upper body power to jolt on redirect and down blocks. Catches base block with upward strike and cranks feet to secure. Works double teams with good technique. Impressive agility to adjust to moving targets. Has athletic ability and radar to spring big runs with second level blocks. Comes off first block with smoothness and times up linebackers.
WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have optimal height/length for tackle. Needs to close distance and speed up hands against long edge-setters. Hip bend is average and pad level is high. Struggles to find optimal leverage at point of attack. May improve balance as drive blocker with wider base. Body control is below average. Power ends can stack and dislodge him. Approach angles and post-contact footwork are inconsistent. Outside hand is a little weak in pass protection. Will lunge against edge speed at top of the rush rather than sliding feet to protect the arc. Gets fooled by end/tackle twists. Tape shows potential concerns against good inside rush counters. Would like to see a little more edge in his play demeanor.
Measurements
Bench press: DNP
40-yard dash: 5.50 sec (official time)
Vertical jump: 24”
Broad jump: 102.0”
3-cone drill: 8.32 sec
Position drills:
Jamarco Jones kick slide drill pic.twitter.com/7R5lmw33VP
— Billy Marshall (@BillyM_91) March 2, 2018Interview Notables and Quotables
Jamarco Jones has seemingly gone under the radar as he gets ready for the NFL Draft, but despite deciding not to play in the East-West Shrine Game, he’s spent the past couple of months training with a Buckeye and NFL legend. And it’s not just legend LeCharles Bentley, but the host of players (young and old) who train with him in the offseason.
“LeCharles Bentley, he knows what he’s talking about. He’s one of the most respected guys in the league when it comes to training players, and all the other NFL guys there, it’s nice just to be around those guys and get insight into what to expect especially going into this rookie year and this whole process of pre-draft and stuff like that, so it’s just nice to have those veterans there to give us a heads up on what to expect.”
Jones doesn’t have the stereotypical build for a tackle, but he doesn’t think that means he needs to shift positions. (It’s so strange that he’s considered short at 6-4, but that’s the new norm.) He thinks he could move to guard, but essentially will lineup wherever his new team tells him to. Paying attention to details is something Bentley has stressed during Jones’ Combine prep, and he’s hoping that’ll also help negate issues with his height.
“For one, my arm span definitely helps. I’m not necessarily 6’7’’ but I have the arm span of some of the guys that are 6’7’’ so that definitely helps me and I think I move my feet pretty well on the edge when it comes to pass blocking and things like that.”
Offensive lineman are one of the most successful position groups to transition from college ball at Ohio State to the NFL. Over the years, guys like Orlando Pace, Alex Boone, and Taylor Decker have shown what Buckeyes can do at the next level. Jones knows that he has a reputation to uphold, but he is up for the challenge.
“You want to continue that success. OSU has a long history of offensive linemen in general going to the NFL and producing and just being able to gain a lot of insight from those guys that have done it before me and use it to my benefit and hopefully help and prolong my career.”
Draft Projection
Despite Jones flying under the radar thus far in the draft process, he’s still considered a solid mid-round pick. He chose to skip the East-West Shrine Game, making the NFL Combine his first chance to impress scouts. He finished pretty middle-of-the-road among the group of offensive lineman, and probably ended the weekend with the same draft stock as when he got to Indy.
He did meet with a lot of teams during his days at the combine, including an informal meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. Bleeding Green Nation’s Ben Natan had one of the more reasonable scouting reports on the Buckeye.
Jones was a highly recruited guy out of high school and turned into a solid blocker for Ohio State. Jones will not overwhelm with physical tools, but his long arms and general playing strength make him a dependable part of a line. Jones might get outshone by his peers at the combine, but he could end up having a very steady career.
We’ll have to wait to see if his pro day showing did anything to boost his status a bit, but either way the Buckeye should expect to hear his name called.
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Can Jones follow in Taylor Deckers footsteps and make a first-round push in April’s NFL Draft?
Year after year, Ohio State produces NFL-caliber offensive linemen, and 2018 shouldn’t be any different. Two-year starter Jamarco Jones is the next in a long line of successful left tackles for the Buckeyes, and is already drawing interest from teams at the next level.
The Buckeye is looking to prove that he’s the “Next Man Up” behind proven NFL successes, like Mike Adams, Alex Boone, Jack Mewhort and Taylor Decker. Jones spent two years as the backup to Decker before the latter was taken in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He played nearly 100 percent of snaps his rookie season before an injury ahead of the 2017 preseason forced him to spend just over half the year on IR.
Jones took over the starting role at OSU after Decker’s departure, and went on to start in 27 consecutive games through his junior and senior seasons, totaling 50 games played in the Scarlet and Gray. The Buckeye also earned All-Conference honors twice, and was a key factor in Ohio State ranking among the Top 20 rushing teams in the country (No. 11 in 2016, No. 17 in 2017). The Buckeyes led the Big Ten in rushing in both seasons with Jones starting at left tackle, and in 2016, the o-line was one of three units named as a finalist for the Joe Moore Offensive Line of the Year Award.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Pass sets feature adequate balance, a flat back and chin tucked. Looked much more confident in pass protection this year. Hands are efficient and quick and punches are well-timed. Patient pass slider who waits until target is in range to let hands go. Lands early to disrupt rusher’s rhythm. Has adequate reactive athleticism against inside moves. Mirror isn’t perfect but is good enough. Has some anchor to sit down against bull-rush. Flexes upper body power to jolt on redirect and down blocks. Catches base block with upward strike and cranks feet to secure. Works double teams with good technique. Impressive agility to adjust to moving targets. Has athletic ability and radar to spring big runs with second level blocks. Comes off first block with smoothness and times up linebackers.
WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have optimal height/length for tackle. Needs to close distance and speed up hands against long edge-setters. Hip bend is average and pad level is high. Struggles to find optimal leverage at point of attack. May improve balance as drive blocker with wider base. Body control is below average. Power ends can stack and dislodge him. Approach angles and post-contact footwork are inconsistent. Outside hand is a little weak in pass protection. Will lunge against edge speed at top of the rush rather than sliding feet to protect the arc. Gets fooled by end/tackle twists. Tape shows potential concerns against good inside rush counters. Would like to see a little more edge in his play demeanor.
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 299 lbs
- Hand size: 9 4/8”
- Arm length: 35 1/8”
- Wingspan: 85 1/8”
Bench press: DNP
40-yard dash: 5.50 sec (official time)
Vertical jump: 24”
Broad jump: 102.0”
3-cone drill: 8.32 sec
Position drills:
Jamarco Jones kick slide drill pic.twitter.com/7R5lmw33VP
— Billy Marshall (@BillyM_91) March 2, 2018
Jamarco Jones has seemingly gone under the radar as he gets ready for the NFL Draft, but despite deciding not to play in the East-West Shrine Game, he’s spent the past couple of months training with a Buckeye and NFL legend. And it’s not just legend LeCharles Bentley, but the host of players (young and old) who train with him in the offseason.
“LeCharles Bentley, he knows what he’s talking about. He’s one of the most respected guys in the league when it comes to training players, and all the other NFL guys there, it’s nice just to be around those guys and get insight into what to expect especially going into this rookie year and this whole process of pre-draft and stuff like that, so it’s just nice to have those veterans there to give us a heads up on what to expect.”
Jones doesn’t have the stereotypical build for a tackle, but he doesn’t think that means he needs to shift positions. (It’s so strange that he’s considered short at 6-4, but that’s the new norm.) He thinks he could move to guard, but essentially will lineup wherever his new team tells him to. Paying attention to details is something Bentley has stressed during Jones’ Combine prep, and he’s hoping that’ll also help negate issues with his height.
“For one, my arm span definitely helps. I’m not necessarily 6’7’’ but I have the arm span of some of the guys that are 6’7’’ so that definitely helps me and I think I move my feet pretty well on the edge when it comes to pass blocking and things like that.”
Offensive lineman are one of the most successful position groups to transition from college ball at Ohio State to the NFL. Over the years, guys like Orlando Pace, Alex Boone, and Taylor Decker have shown what Buckeyes can do at the next level. Jones knows that he has a reputation to uphold, but he is up for the challenge.
“You want to continue that success. OSU has a long history of offensive linemen in general going to the NFL and producing and just being able to gain a lot of insight from those guys that have done it before me and use it to my benefit and hopefully help and prolong my career.”
Despite Jones flying under the radar thus far in the draft process, he’s still considered a solid mid-round pick. He chose to skip the East-West Shrine Game, making the NFL Combine his first chance to impress scouts. He finished pretty middle-of-the-road among the group of offensive lineman, and probably ended the weekend with the same draft stock as when he got to Indy.
He did meet with a lot of teams during his days at the combine, including an informal meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. Bleeding Green Nation’s Ben Natan had one of the more reasonable scouting reports on the Buckeye.
Jones was a highly recruited guy out of high school and turned into a solid blocker for Ohio State. Jones will not overwhelm with physical tools, but his long arms and general playing strength make him a dependable part of a line. Jones might get outshone by his peers at the combine, but he could end up having a very steady career.
We’ll have to wait to see if his pro day showing did anything to boost his status a bit, but either way the Buckeye should expect to hear his name called.
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Alexis Chassen via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Out of eligibility, the next great Buckeye defender is ready for his chance to play in the NFL.
One of the more experienced players out of Ohio State, defensive end Tyquan Lewis stayed in Columbus for his last year of eligibility, despite graduating in Dec. 2016, because he was “hungry for more,” according to Ohio State. He was among a very deep DE rotation during the 2017 — thanks to youngsters like Nick Bosa — but still managed to finish his collegiate career ranking No. 5 in program history in all-time sacks with 23.5.
His legacy with the Buckeyes also includes ranking No. 15 in career TFLs (36.5), No. 11 in TFL yards (176), and No. 7 in QB sack yards (147). The two-time team captain also won the Big Ten Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year award in 2016, and first-team All-Big Ten honors in both 2016 and 2017.
Lewis racked up such high stats thanks to his athletic ability and staying healthy. He suited up for the Scarlet and Gray in 55 games (good to tie for most games in school history) and also claimed 36 starts. He was a critical piece of stability for an Ohio State defense that both carries exceptional expectations and sees quite a bit of turnover thanks to the NFL-caliber talent.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Plays with adequate upfield charge as a rusher. Able to gain good ground up to the rush arc with his first two steps. Plays with good lean at the top of his rush to create momentum around the corner. Knee bend helps him flatten to the quarterback sharply once he gets around the edge. Has enough size to reduce inside and rush as a defensive tackle on passing downs. As interior rusher, can be too quick for some guards to handle. Plays with good hand strength and quickness. Gets hands into opponents early on. Has size and strength to set a firm edge against tight ends.
WEAKNESSES: Average athlete at the position. Movements can be somewhat segmented. Plays with too much wasted motion. Feet get heavy when asked to change direction suddenly. Gives up some positioning at the point of attack. Not a force against the run. Can be knocked off-balance by angle blocks and may struggle against powerful tackles. Lost playing time and production to teammate. Doesn’t show increased acceleration after his first two steps as a rusher. Doesn’t string rush moves together consistently.
Measurements
FWIW, #OhioState DE/LB Tyquan Lewis missed the early weigh-in this morning because he was still in medical check. He's going to be pushed back to a later group.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) March 2, 2018Combine Results
Bench press: DNP
40-yard dash: DNP
Vertical jump: 35.5”
Broad jump: 122”
@PrimeTime_Lewis with the 10’2” broad jump at the #NFLCombine
Watch our #Rushmen & LBs all day on @nflnetwork#DevelopedHere #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/0ut6u33V1O
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 4, 2018
Draft Projection
The Buckeye wasn’t able to put his full talent on display in Indy thanks to the flu, but luckily Lewis (and the others) had another chance to perform drills in front of scouts at Ohio State’s Pro Day on March 22nd. Even without helping his draft stock at the Combine, Lewis was already considered a Round 5 or 6 pick, and should have at least solidified that with his performance in Columbus.
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Out of eligibility, the next great Buckeye defender is ready for his chance to play in the NFL.
One of the more experienced players out of Ohio State, defensive end Tyquan Lewis stayed in Columbus for his last year of eligibility, despite graduating in Dec. 2016, because he was “hungry for more,” according to Ohio State. He was among a very deep DE rotation during the 2017 — thanks to youngsters like Nick Bosa — but still managed to finish his collegiate career ranking No. 5 in program history in all-time sacks with 23.5.
His legacy with the Buckeyes also includes ranking No. 15 in career TFLs (36.5), No. 11 in TFL yards (176), and No. 7 in QB sack yards (147). The two-time team captain also won the Big Ten Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year award in 2016, and first-team All-Big Ten honors in both 2016 and 2017.
Lewis racked up such high stats thanks to his athletic ability and staying healthy. He suited up for the Scarlet and Gray in 55 games (good to tie for most games in school history) and also claimed 36 starts. He was a critical piece of stability for an Ohio State defense that both carries exceptional expectations and sees quite a bit of turnover thanks to the NFL-caliber talent.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Plays with adequate upfield charge as a rusher. Able to gain good ground up to the rush arc with his first two steps. Plays with good lean at the top of his rush to create momentum around the corner. Knee bend helps him flatten to the quarterback sharply once he gets around the edge. Has enough size to reduce inside and rush as a defensive tackle on passing downs. As interior rusher, can be too quick for some guards to handle. Plays with good hand strength and quickness. Gets hands into opponents early on. Has size and strength to set a firm edge against tight ends.
WEAKNESSES: Average athlete at the position. Movements can be somewhat segmented. Plays with too much wasted motion. Feet get heavy when asked to change direction suddenly. Gives up some positioning at the point of attack. Not a force against the run. Can be knocked off-balance by angle blocks and may struggle against powerful tackles. Lost playing time and production to teammate. Doesn’t show increased acceleration after his first two steps as a rusher. Doesn’t string rush moves together consistently.
- Height: 6-3 2/8”
- Weight: 269 lbs
- Hand size: 10 3/8”
- Arm length: 33 6/8”
- Wingspan: 80 1/8”
FWIW, #OhioState DE/LB Tyquan Lewis missed the early weigh-in this morning because he was still in medical check. He's going to be pushed back to a later group.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) March 2, 2018
Bench press: DNP
40-yard dash: DNP
Vertical jump: 35.5”
Broad jump: 122”
@PrimeTime_Lewis with the 10’2” broad jump at the #NFLCombine
Watch our #Rushmen & LBs all day on @nflnetwork#DevelopedHere #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/0ut6u33V1O
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 4, 2018
Draft Projection
The Buckeye wasn’t able to put his full talent on display in Indy thanks to the flu, but luckily Lewis (and the others) had another chance to perform drills in front of scouts at Ohio State’s Pro Day on March 22nd. Even without helping his draft stock at the Combine, Lewis was already considered a Round 5 or 6 pick, and should have at least solidified that with his performance in Columbus.
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The top Buckeye prospect seems to be a safe bet as a first-round pick.
The top prospect out of Ohio State this draft season is cornerback Denzel Ward. He’s been getting first-round mocks since late in the college season, and his decision to declare early for the NFL Draft was solidified when he chose to sit out of the Cotton Bowl — the only Buckeye to do so. One of only three Buckeyes to leave some college eligibility on the table, Ward is ready to prove that he should be the next graduate of #DBU with a Round 1 pick.
With three years of game film under his belt, the cornerback finished his collegiate career notching 67 total tackles (47 solo), 24 pass breakups and two interceptions. He earned consensus All-America honors in 2017, thanks to a career-best season with 17 passes defended -- 15 PBUs and 2 INTs —, good for fourth-highest single season total in Buckeye history. Ward finished his Ohio State career having played in 38 games with 13 starts.
The fact that he didn’t often crack the starting lineup isn’t entirely surprising given the host of NFL talent that he was buried behind on the depth chart. Ohio State had three DBs drafted in the first round of last year’s draft (Marshon Lattimore, Malik Hooker, Gareon Conley) and six DBs in the past three drafts. Ward will look to continue that streak and make, now-former, secondary coach Kerry Coombs one of the most successful assistants ever.
Mike Mayock said former Ohio State CB Denzel Ward is a virtual lock to go in the top 10 in the NFL draft. Mayock has rated Ward as the top CB prospect in this class.
— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) February 26, 2018Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Supreme athletic ability. Expected to be impressive Combine tester. Can park in a deep squat under wide receiver’s chin at the line. Patient from press showing no panic or hurry in initial movements. Can pedal and mirror for a long time without opening hips. Tremendously gifted footwork. Mirrors and matches with good balance throughout the route. Matches changing route speed stride for stride. Plays from low side of route to take away comebacks. Uses big burst for recovery and closeouts. Carries true long speed down the field. Reads clues from off-man. Reads slants and drives in front of the route in search of an interception. Allowed just over 32 percent completions over last two years. Ballhawk with sudden hands to attack the throw. Bats throws down and will swirl arms around the catch point to prevent target from finishing the catch.
WEAKNESSES: Frame is somewhat slight and he feels small in coverage at times. Lacks play strength to jam and disrupt. Appears to avoid route contact so he doesn’t upset coverage balance. Physical receivers can body him around at the top of the route. Needs to turn and find football sooner with back to the ball. Always around the throw, but lack of size and length shows up with “just misses” in pass defense. Several pass breakups came on throws with poor placement. Coverage benefitted from deep, talented rush unit up front. Has issues disengaging from big blocking receivers. Big backs drag him for a ride in run support.
Measurements
Bench press: 16 reps
40-yard dash: 4.32 sec
ANOTHER 4.32u!@MikeMayock's top-rated CB Denzel Ward (@Flash_Ward12) runs the 40-yard dash! @OhioStateFB #NFLCombine
: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/1xzQ7GeiHV
— NFL (@NFL) March 5, 2018
The NFL Network also compared Ward’s 40-run against two former Buckeyes, Bradley Roby and Marshon Lattimore. See who won that foot race below.
It’s an @OhioStateFB Simulcam and it’s @Flash_Ward12 with the edge over @shonrp2 and @BradRoby_1!
: #NFLCombine LIVE on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/ujlDEz7MvB
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 5, 2018
Vertical jump: 39.0”
Broad jump: 136.0”
Interview Notables and Quotables
Draft Projection
Ward is projected to be the first Buckeye taken in the 2018 NFL Draft, and that pick could even be among the top 10. Largely regarded as the top cornerback in this year’s draft class, Ward only helped his case with his 40-yard dash time -- now everyone will know why they call his “Flash” Ward -- and combine performance.
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The top Buckeye prospect seems to be a safe bet as a first-round pick.
The top prospect out of Ohio State this draft season is cornerback Denzel Ward. He’s been getting first-round mocks since late in the college season, and his decision to declare early for the NFL Draft was solidified when he chose to sit out of the Cotton Bowl — the only Buckeye to do so. One of only three Buckeyes to leave some college eligibility on the table, Ward is ready to prove that he should be the next graduate of #DBU with a Round 1 pick.
With three years of game film under his belt, the cornerback finished his collegiate career notching 67 total tackles (47 solo), 24 pass breakups and two interceptions. He earned consensus All-America honors in 2017, thanks to a career-best season with 17 passes defended -- 15 PBUs and 2 INTs —, good for fourth-highest single season total in Buckeye history. Ward finished his Ohio State career having played in 38 games with 13 starts.
The fact that he didn’t often crack the starting lineup isn’t entirely surprising given the host of NFL talent that he was buried behind on the depth chart. Ohio State had three DBs drafted in the first round of last year’s draft (Marshon Lattimore, Malik Hooker, Gareon Conley) and six DBs in the past three drafts. Ward will look to continue that streak and make, now-former, secondary coach Kerry Coombs one of the most successful assistants ever.
Mike Mayock said former Ohio State CB Denzel Ward is a virtual lock to go in the top 10 in the NFL draft. Mayock has rated Ward as the top CB prospect in this class.
— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) February 26, 2018
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Supreme athletic ability. Expected to be impressive Combine tester. Can park in a deep squat under wide receiver’s chin at the line. Patient from press showing no panic or hurry in initial movements. Can pedal and mirror for a long time without opening hips. Tremendously gifted footwork. Mirrors and matches with good balance throughout the route. Matches changing route speed stride for stride. Plays from low side of route to take away comebacks. Uses big burst for recovery and closeouts. Carries true long speed down the field. Reads clues from off-man. Reads slants and drives in front of the route in search of an interception. Allowed just over 32 percent completions over last two years. Ballhawk with sudden hands to attack the throw. Bats throws down and will swirl arms around the catch point to prevent target from finishing the catch.
WEAKNESSES: Frame is somewhat slight and he feels small in coverage at times. Lacks play strength to jam and disrupt. Appears to avoid route contact so he doesn’t upset coverage balance. Physical receivers can body him around at the top of the route. Needs to turn and find football sooner with back to the ball. Always around the throw, but lack of size and length shows up with “just misses” in pass defense. Several pass breakups came on throws with poor placement. Coverage benefitted from deep, talented rush unit up front. Has issues disengaging from big blocking receivers. Big backs drag him for a ride in run support.
- Height: 5-10 7/8”
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Hand size: 8 6/8”
- Arm length: 31 2/8”
- Wingspan: 74 6/8”
Bench press: 16 reps
40-yard dash: 4.32 sec
ANOTHER 4.32u!@MikeMayock's top-rated CB Denzel Ward (@Flash_Ward12) runs the 40-yard dash! @OhioStateFB #NFLCombine
: @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/1xzQ7GeiHV
— NFL (@NFL) March 5, 2018
The NFL Network also compared Ward’s 40-run against two former Buckeyes, Bradley Roby and Marshon Lattimore. See who won that foot race below.
It’s an @OhioStateFB Simulcam and it’s @Flash_Ward12 with the edge over @shonrp2 and @BradRoby_1!
: #NFLCombine LIVE on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/ujlDEz7MvB
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 5, 2018
Vertical jump: 39.0”
Broad jump: 136.0”
Interview Notables and Quotables
Draft Projection
Ward is projected to be the first Buckeye taken in the 2018 NFL Draft, and that pick could even be among the top 10. Largely regarded as the top cornerback in this year’s draft class, Ward only helped his case with his 40-yard dash time -- now everyone will know why they call his “Flash” Ward -- and combine performance.
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LGHL Damon Webb’s 2018 NFL Draft profile and combine results
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He may not be projected as a first round pick, but the interception magnet should have no trouble finding a spot in the NFL.
One of two secondary players out of Ohio State working toward a draft pick this spring, safety Damon Webb saw playing time in all four of his years in Columbus. The cornerback-turned-safety was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes, and the only returning starter in 2017 — thanks to his three teammates being drafted last season— all in the first round. Now, Webb is looking to at least hear his name somewhere in the seven rounds of the NFL Draft.
Despite being one of many in a very deep position group at Ohio State, Webb progressed each season, before really making a splash in his senior campaign. On top of his 61 total tackles (44 solo), five interceptions, three passes defended and two fumble recoveries, the safety won Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP in his last game in the scarlet and gray. Against USC, Webb had a fumble recovery and 23-yard pick-6 to earn him the MVP honors.
He might not be projected as high as teammate CB Denzel Ward, but there’s no doubt he ends up on someone’s roster this spring — even as a UDFA. Fortunately, he is the next in a long of Buckeye safeties, some of whom have gone on to lead their teams to Super Bowl wins. (Here’s looking at you Malcolm Jenkins.) Webb isn’t afraid to be a leader, and has both his, and the Ohio State, reputation to prove it.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Opportunistic. Grabbed five interceptions this season and has two career pick-sixes. Defensive MVP of the Cotton Bowl against Sam Darnold and USC. Had three interceptions over his final five games. Showed improvement year over year at safety. Responded faster to quarterback’s clues as season went on. Productive tackler in both seasons as starter. Quick and consistent tackles to limit yards after catch. Good downhill depth in run support to limit cutback angles for runners.
WEAKNESSES: Undersized with narrow waist and the build of a cornerback. Below average athletic ability. Lacks fluidity in his change of direction. Tight-hipped. Struggles to flip and sprint when squatting on routes. Gets grabby in coverage. Will struggle to handle man coverage responsibilities against speedy receivers who climb up to his level. Shows some confusion against combo routes. Chase speed is dull. Fast running backs leave his pursuit angles ineffective.
Measurements
Webb mentioned during his time with the media, that teams at the East-West Shrine Game had asked him to bulk up to over 200 pounds, after playing most of his senior season around 195 pounds.
Workout Results
Bench press: 17 reps
40-yard dash: 4.62 sec
Vertical jump: DNP
Broad jump: DNP
Interview Notables and Quotables
Draft Projection
The safety isn’t expected to draw a high draft pick, but could hear his name called before the end of Round 7 of April’s draft. While he isn’t among the top safeties in this year’s draft class, Webb is still a Buckeye and still has a lot of great game film to back up his cause. He should have no problem solidifying a roster spot with an NFL team through training camp.
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He may not be projected as a first round pick, but the interception magnet should have no trouble finding a spot in the NFL.
One of two secondary players out of Ohio State working toward a draft pick this spring, safety Damon Webb saw playing time in all four of his years in Columbus. The cornerback-turned-safety was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes, and the only returning starter in 2017 — thanks to his three teammates being drafted last season— all in the first round. Now, Webb is looking to at least hear his name somewhere in the seven rounds of the NFL Draft.
Despite being one of many in a very deep position group at Ohio State, Webb progressed each season, before really making a splash in his senior campaign. On top of his 61 total tackles (44 solo), five interceptions, three passes defended and two fumble recoveries, the safety won Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP in his last game in the scarlet and gray. Against USC, Webb had a fumble recovery and 23-yard pick-6 to earn him the MVP honors.
He might not be projected as high as teammate CB Denzel Ward, but there’s no doubt he ends up on someone’s roster this spring — even as a UDFA. Fortunately, he is the next in a long of Buckeye safeties, some of whom have gone on to lead their teams to Super Bowl wins. (Here’s looking at you Malcolm Jenkins.) Webb isn’t afraid to be a leader, and has both his, and the Ohio State, reputation to prove it.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Opportunistic. Grabbed five interceptions this season and has two career pick-sixes. Defensive MVP of the Cotton Bowl against Sam Darnold and USC. Had three interceptions over his final five games. Showed improvement year over year at safety. Responded faster to quarterback’s clues as season went on. Productive tackler in both seasons as starter. Quick and consistent tackles to limit yards after catch. Good downhill depth in run support to limit cutback angles for runners.
WEAKNESSES: Undersized with narrow waist and the build of a cornerback. Below average athletic ability. Lacks fluidity in his change of direction. Tight-hipped. Struggles to flip and sprint when squatting on routes. Gets grabby in coverage. Will struggle to handle man coverage responsibilities against speedy receivers who climb up to his level. Shows some confusion against combo routes. Chase speed is dull. Fast running backs leave his pursuit angles ineffective.
- Height: 5-10 6/8”
- Weight: 209 lbs
- Hand size: 8 1/8”
- Arm length: 31 2/8”
- Wingspan: 72 4/8”
Webb mentioned during his time with the media, that teams at the East-West Shrine Game had asked him to bulk up to over 200 pounds, after playing most of his senior season around 195 pounds.
Workout Results
Bench press: 17 reps
40-yard dash: 4.62 sec
Vertical jump: DNP
Broad jump: DNP
Interview Notables and Quotables
Draft Projection
The safety isn’t expected to draw a high draft pick, but could hear his name called before the end of Round 7 of April’s draft. While he isn’t among the top safeties in this year’s draft class, Webb is still a Buckeye and still has a lot of great game film to back up his cause. He should have no problem solidifying a roster spot with an NFL team through training camp.
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Spartans Drop Series Opener to Buckeyes
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She was replaced by Jordan Watson who gave up four runs, and freshman McKenna Gregory gave up the final run. Lea Foerster had a double and came around to score in the first inning, while Kaitlyn Eveland had a base hit and a walk. Katie Quinlan also had ...
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Spartans Drop Series Opener to Buckeyes
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She was replaced by Jordan Watson who gave up four runs, and freshman McKenna Gregory gave up the final run. Lea Foerster had a double and came around to score in the first inning, while Kaitlyn Eveland had a base hit and a walk. Katie Quinlan also had ...
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LGHL Jerome Baker’s 2018 NFL Draft profile and combine results
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Jerome Baker’s 2018 NFL Draft profile and combine results
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The Buckeye could be the next in a long line of successful LBs out of Columbus.
One of only three players out of Ohio State to decide to declare for the NFL early, linebacker Jerome Baker had a good reason to make the jump to the pros: He’s expected to be a first or second round draft pick. The Buckeyes have a reputation for producing some of the top linebacker talent in the NFL, and the next round of rookies should continue that streak.
Baker was hidden in the depth chart his freshman year, but was a two-year starter in Columbus, and finished his collegiate career with 25 starts in 33 games played. In his final two seasons at Ohio State, the linebacker amassed 155 total tackles (87 solo) — including seven sacks for 51 yards and 17.5 tackles for loss — two interceptions and a forced fumble. His production dipped a bit in 2017, but he was still a critical component in the Buckeyes winning the Big Ten title.
Like several Buckeyes before him, Baker was known to step up in critical moments. Notably, in 2016 against rival Michigan, the Buckeye not only had a then-career-high 15 tackles, but also snagged a third-quarter interception to keep the Wolverines from extending their 10-point lead — Ohio State came back to win, in large part to this momentum shifting play. Baker would best his 15 tackles from that game a year later in 2017, when he claimed 16 total tackles against Wisconsin in the 2017 Big Ten championship game.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Moves fluidly and fast. Has hip looseness and footwork to flow around the field. Has trigger burst to flash from backside and close down running lanes. Tremendously rangy as tackler. Change of direction comes easily. Capable of eluding blockers with quick lateral movement. Takes efficient paths to the ball. Sifts and works through traffic bouncing in and out of gaps. Has athletic ability to handle premium athletes in space. Shadowed Saquon Barkley for most of the game and helped keep him in check. Talented in space with footwork to match receivers in space and hands to take the ball. Can carry vertical receivers down the field. Able to outrun mistakes and slow diagnosis.
WEAKNESSES: Skinny frame and gets engulfed by size. Looks small, plays small. Lacks functional play strength and sturdy base to withstand power. Must improve hand work to keep himself clean. Gets glued to blocks. Slow to diagnose and instincts are below par. Lingers on second level rather than bringing it to running backs. Lack of size and nastiness could be a concern on run downs against bully-ball rush attacks. Loses gap leverage and gets knocked around the field. Ducks head into contact. Has too many hit and slide tackle attempts. Gets caught flowing past his run fits. Motor can be inconsistent and will loaf at times in space.
Measurements
Bench press: 22 reps
40-yard dash: 4.53 sec (unofficial, first run)
Jerome Baker 40-yard dash time: 4.53 pic.twitter.com/H22dCEERqf
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) March 4, 2018
Vertical jump: 36.5”
Broad jump: 126.0”
Interview Notables and Quotables
Draft Projection
Currently, the NFL is projecting the former Buckeye as a second or third round selection, but he’s been bounced around from late-first round to third round throughout the pre-draft process.
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The Buckeye could be the next in a long line of successful LBs out of Columbus.
One of only three players out of Ohio State to decide to declare for the NFL early, linebacker Jerome Baker had a good reason to make the jump to the pros: He’s expected to be a first or second round draft pick. The Buckeyes have a reputation for producing some of the top linebacker talent in the NFL, and the next round of rookies should continue that streak.
Baker was hidden in the depth chart his freshman year, but was a two-year starter in Columbus, and finished his collegiate career with 25 starts in 33 games played. In his final two seasons at Ohio State, the linebacker amassed 155 total tackles (87 solo) — including seven sacks for 51 yards and 17.5 tackles for loss — two interceptions and a forced fumble. His production dipped a bit in 2017, but he was still a critical component in the Buckeyes winning the Big Ten title.
Like several Buckeyes before him, Baker was known to step up in critical moments. Notably, in 2016 against rival Michigan, the Buckeye not only had a then-career-high 15 tackles, but also snagged a third-quarter interception to keep the Wolverines from extending their 10-point lead — Ohio State came back to win, in large part to this momentum shifting play. Baker would best his 15 tackles from that game a year later in 2017, when he claimed 16 total tackles against Wisconsin in the 2017 Big Ten championship game.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Moves fluidly and fast. Has hip looseness and footwork to flow around the field. Has trigger burst to flash from backside and close down running lanes. Tremendously rangy as tackler. Change of direction comes easily. Capable of eluding blockers with quick lateral movement. Takes efficient paths to the ball. Sifts and works through traffic bouncing in and out of gaps. Has athletic ability to handle premium athletes in space. Shadowed Saquon Barkley for most of the game and helped keep him in check. Talented in space with footwork to match receivers in space and hands to take the ball. Can carry vertical receivers down the field. Able to outrun mistakes and slow diagnosis.
WEAKNESSES: Skinny frame and gets engulfed by size. Looks small, plays small. Lacks functional play strength and sturdy base to withstand power. Must improve hand work to keep himself clean. Gets glued to blocks. Slow to diagnose and instincts are below par. Lingers on second level rather than bringing it to running backs. Lack of size and nastiness could be a concern on run downs against bully-ball rush attacks. Loses gap leverage and gets knocked around the field. Ducks head into contact. Has too many hit and slide tackle attempts. Gets caught flowing past his run fits. Motor can be inconsistent and will loaf at times in space.
- Height: 6-1 1/8”
- Weight: 229 lbs
- Hand size: 10 3/8”
- Arm length: 31 4/8”
- Wingspan: 76 1/8”
Bench press: 22 reps
40-yard dash: 4.53 sec (unofficial, first run)
Jerome Baker 40-yard dash time: 4.53 pic.twitter.com/H22dCEERqf
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) March 4, 2018
Vertical jump: 36.5”
Broad jump: 126.0”
Interview Notables and Quotables
Draft Projection
Currently, the NFL is projecting the former Buckeye as a second or third round selection, but he’s been bounced around from late-first round to third round throughout the pre-draft process.
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LGHL Chris Worley’s 2018 NFL Draft profile and combine results
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Another Buckeye from Glenville is looking for his chance to compete at the next level.
One of the latest in a long line of players that have taken the Glenville to Columbus pipeline, linebacker Chris Worley looks to join players like Donte Whitner, Ted Ginn Jr., and Marshon Lattimore as NFL successes from the Cleveland high school.
In addition to the Glenville pipeline, Worley also joins a long list of successful Buckeye linebackers to make a run at a career in the NFL. Along with position-mate Jerome Baker, Worley will look to continue a streak that includes only two seasons in the past decade that Ohio State didn’t have a linebacker drafted in one of seven rounds.
The linebacker finished his collegiate career with 154 total tackles (99 solo), 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. Worley was named a team captain for his senior season, and saw playing time in 50 games for the Buckeyes, starting 24 times.
“He’s just a really, really smart football player; he’s a guy who understands the game at a very high level,” defensive coordinator Greg Schiano said, according to Ohio State.
He lined up at all three linebacker positions in 2017, and despite missing three games due to a foot injury, still managed to finish fifth on the team in tackles with 56. The linebacker is good for more than just bringing down receivers and running backs, in 2017 he managed four quarterback hurries, behind only DE Nick Bosa.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Team leader with outstanding football character. Has overcome personal adversity on and off the field. Former safety with a feel for play development. Aggressive striker. Takes great care to dole out as much punishment as he can as hitter. Surprisingly agile as open field tackler. Able to bend and explode laterally into late cutback attempts. Rarely allows broken tackles when he’s able to square up runners. Steps quickly into run lanes to constrict exit angles. Plays his keys. Has core special teams potential.
WEAKNESSES: Movement is rigid and segmented. Plays straight legged. Lacks fluidity in open field and is sluggish with change of direction. Below average taking on blocks and squeezing the edge against tight ends. Needs to continue to add play strength. Pursuit acceleration is lacking. Doesn’t have the speed to overcome flow diagnosis. Gets caught up behind climbing guards. Lacks athletic traits to handle man coverage and will have to leave the field on passing downs. Production has been unimpressive.
Measurements
Bench press: 15 reps
40-yard dash: 4.86 sec
Chris Worley 40-yard dash: 4.86 pic.twitter.com/qSxcmf04TC
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) March 4, 2018
Vertical jump: 29.5”
3-cone drill: DNR
Interview Notables and Quotables
Draft Projection
Heading into the Combine, Worley was largely considered a late-round draft pick, or potential undrafted free agent. He didn’t do quite enough to show scouts he deserves a higher pick through his workouts in Indy, and skipped quite a few of the drills and workouts. He did garner some interest from teams at the East-West Shrine Game — and impressed some analysts —, and should definitely land a roster spot heading into rookie camp.
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Another Buckeye from Glenville is looking for his chance to compete at the next level.
One of the latest in a long line of players that have taken the Glenville to Columbus pipeline, linebacker Chris Worley looks to join players like Donte Whitner, Ted Ginn Jr., and Marshon Lattimore as NFL successes from the Cleveland high school.
In addition to the Glenville pipeline, Worley also joins a long list of successful Buckeye linebackers to make a run at a career in the NFL. Along with position-mate Jerome Baker, Worley will look to continue a streak that includes only two seasons in the past decade that Ohio State didn’t have a linebacker drafted in one of seven rounds.
The linebacker finished his collegiate career with 154 total tackles (99 solo), 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. Worley was named a team captain for his senior season, and saw playing time in 50 games for the Buckeyes, starting 24 times.
“He’s just a really, really smart football player; he’s a guy who understands the game at a very high level,” defensive coordinator Greg Schiano said, according to Ohio State.
He lined up at all three linebacker positions in 2017, and despite missing three games due to a foot injury, still managed to finish fifth on the team in tackles with 56. The linebacker is good for more than just bringing down receivers and running backs, in 2017 he managed four quarterback hurries, behind only DE Nick Bosa.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Team leader with outstanding football character. Has overcome personal adversity on and off the field. Former safety with a feel for play development. Aggressive striker. Takes great care to dole out as much punishment as he can as hitter. Surprisingly agile as open field tackler. Able to bend and explode laterally into late cutback attempts. Rarely allows broken tackles when he’s able to square up runners. Steps quickly into run lanes to constrict exit angles. Plays his keys. Has core special teams potential.
WEAKNESSES: Movement is rigid and segmented. Plays straight legged. Lacks fluidity in open field and is sluggish with change of direction. Below average taking on blocks and squeezing the edge against tight ends. Needs to continue to add play strength. Pursuit acceleration is lacking. Doesn’t have the speed to overcome flow diagnosis. Gets caught up behind climbing guards. Lacks athletic traits to handle man coverage and will have to leave the field on passing downs. Production has been unimpressive.
- Height: 6-1 3/8”
- Weight: 238 lbs
- Hand size: 9 2/8”
- Arm length: 31 2/8”
- Wingspan: 75 6/8”
Bench press: 15 reps
40-yard dash: 4.86 sec
Chris Worley 40-yard dash: 4.86 pic.twitter.com/qSxcmf04TC
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) March 4, 2018
Vertical jump: 29.5”
3-cone drill: DNR
Interview Notables and Quotables
Draft Projection
Heading into the Combine, Worley was largely considered a late-round draft pick, or potential undrafted free agent. He didn’t do quite enough to show scouts he deserves a higher pick through his workouts in Indy, and skipped quite a few of the drills and workouts. He did garner some interest from teams at the East-West Shrine Game — and impressed some analysts —, and should definitely land a roster spot heading into rookie camp.
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He had to fight to get on the field from day one in Columbus, and now he’s gonna fight to prove his ready to play in the NFL.
The Ohio State defensive line has been an embarrassment of riches for a number of years. That’s great for the team as a whole, and certainly helps when it comes to the NFL Draft, but it does mean that some considerable talent is going to have to fight to see the field.
While Jalyn Holmes played in every game for the Ohio State defense from 2015 through this January’s Cotton Bowl, he only made nine starts in his career, all in the 2017-2018 season. That being said, he certainly made an impact for the Buckeyes as he was selected by both the Big Ten media and coaches as an All-Big Ten honorable mention during each of his last two seasons in Columbus.
During his junior year in 2016, nine of Holmes’ 33 tackles were for loss, and he recovered two fumbles. His senior season showed a downturn in his tackles for loss (3), but he still accounted for 30 stops, including 18 solo. However, when you look at the film of Ohio State’s defense, often times ends were designed to eat up blockers in order to open space for other blitzers, severely limiting the DEs’ ability to compile stats.
Despite his lack of eye-popping numbers, there is no doubt that Holmes will fight to prove that he is ready to compete at the next level.
Holmes, who is 6’5 and 270 pounds, has a frame that could still add some substantial muscle, making him even more difficult to block at the point of attack. His spin move is impressive, and should help make up for his lack of top-line speed.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Long-limbed with frame to pack on more functional muscle. Looks awkward in movements, but is sneaky strong. Can shudder a blocker’s pads with strong pop from his hands. Conversion of speed to power as a bull rusher is impressive when he gets momentum rolling downhill. Played inside a scheme that asked defensive linemen to give themselves up with slants which limited production. Has length and natural power to become a more dominant player at point of attack. Long levers suit him as an interior pass rusher. Has a spin move that could become a weapon.
WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t play with much suddenness or quick-twitch. Tight hips cause sluggish lateral movement. Has trouble sinking and scrapping against down blocks due to high center of gravity. Won’t “out-athlete” opponents. Stagnant in stop-start situations. Lack of speed and quickness limit range as a tackler. Offers very little pass rush talent as a 4-3 defensive end. Long strider with limited upfield burst to challenge the edge. Takes too long to loop and attack the pocket on twists. Needs to improve hand usage.
Measurements
Bench press: 25 reps
40-yard dash: 4.82 sec
4.84 unofficial for #Buckeyes DL Jalyn Holmes pic.twitter.com/GL5jXwxRMN
— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) March 4, 2018
Vertical jump: 32.0”
Position drills:
Jalyn Holmes and Sam Hubbard back to back. Karl Dunbar telling them it's not a race. pic.twitter.com/PA2ANXKMP3
— Ty Wurth (@WurthDraft) March 4, 2018Interview Notables and Quotables
The former Buckeye captain spoke to the media on Saturday, and wasn’t shy to address that that he wants to show teams that his size doesn’t define him, and that he’s also light on his feet. He’s already made the case during his career in Columbus and now just wants to show that his talent will translate to the NFL.
I think these drills, 40, bench press, everything here just shows everybody I’m a versatile guy. I’m a big guy that can also run a lot of positions on the football field. I’m just here showing what I do on film every Saturday and trying to get to Sunday.
Working with head former NFL coach Greg Schiano during his time at Ohio State also helped prepare Holmes to make the jump to the next level.
It was a great experience. An NFL coach, it felt like an NFL coach. It felt like every coach we had at Ohio State, they treated you like an NFL team. Ohio State was a mini-NFL team in a way. When I go to these NFL teams now, we talk it’s the same deal. I learned them traits at Ohio State to act like a professional there. So when I come here, it’s second nature.
Holmes’ versatility throughout the defensive line wasn’t the initial plan, but a quick chat with coach Larry Johnson changed the way he’s spent the past couple seasons preparing. When he started preparing for his new role, he studied film of guys like Joey Bosa and Adolphus Washington to learn the subtle nuances of the three-technique.
Before my junior year, I’m watching film and coach Johnson walked up. ‘You want to play three-technique on third down?’ ‘Cool.’ It just went from there. Guys like Tracy Sprinkle, coach Johnson, they made it easy for me to go there and coming to master that. By my fourth year, it was second nature to me.
Draft Projection
The defensive end is expected by a mid-round draft pick in April, and largely considered a good candidate to be taken in Round 3. His size and versatility certainly helps his draft stock, and he told the media he had formal meetings with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs early on at the Combine.
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He had to fight to get on the field from day one in Columbus, and now he’s gonna fight to prove his ready to play in the NFL.
The Ohio State defensive line has been an embarrassment of riches for a number of years. That’s great for the team as a whole, and certainly helps when it comes to the NFL Draft, but it does mean that some considerable talent is going to have to fight to see the field.
While Jalyn Holmes played in every game for the Ohio State defense from 2015 through this January’s Cotton Bowl, he only made nine starts in his career, all in the 2017-2018 season. That being said, he certainly made an impact for the Buckeyes as he was selected by both the Big Ten media and coaches as an All-Big Ten honorable mention during each of his last two seasons in Columbus.
During his junior year in 2016, nine of Holmes’ 33 tackles were for loss, and he recovered two fumbles. His senior season showed a downturn in his tackles for loss (3), but he still accounted for 30 stops, including 18 solo. However, when you look at the film of Ohio State’s defense, often times ends were designed to eat up blockers in order to open space for other blitzers, severely limiting the DEs’ ability to compile stats.
Despite his lack of eye-popping numbers, there is no doubt that Holmes will fight to prove that he is ready to compete at the next level.
Holmes, who is 6’5 and 270 pounds, has a frame that could still add some substantial muscle, making him even more difficult to block at the point of attack. His spin move is impressive, and should help make up for his lack of top-line speed.
Scouting Report
Here’s what the pros are saying in his NFL Combine Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS: Long-limbed with frame to pack on more functional muscle. Looks awkward in movements, but is sneaky strong. Can shudder a blocker’s pads with strong pop from his hands. Conversion of speed to power as a bull rusher is impressive when he gets momentum rolling downhill. Played inside a scheme that asked defensive linemen to give themselves up with slants which limited production. Has length and natural power to become a more dominant player at point of attack. Long levers suit him as an interior pass rusher. Has a spin move that could become a weapon.
WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t play with much suddenness or quick-twitch. Tight hips cause sluggish lateral movement. Has trouble sinking and scrapping against down blocks due to high center of gravity. Won’t “out-athlete” opponents. Stagnant in stop-start situations. Lack of speed and quickness limit range as a tackler. Offers very little pass rush talent as a 4-3 defensive end. Long strider with limited upfield burst to challenge the edge. Takes too long to loop and attack the pocket on twists. Needs to improve hand usage.
- Height: 6-4 7/8”
- Weight: 283 lbs
- Hand size: 10”
- Arm length: 34”
- Wingspan: 81 7/8”
Bench press: 25 reps
40-yard dash: 4.82 sec
4.84 unofficial for #Buckeyes DL Jalyn Holmes pic.twitter.com/GL5jXwxRMN
— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) March 4, 2018
Vertical jump: 32.0”
Position drills:
Jalyn Holmes and Sam Hubbard back to back. Karl Dunbar telling them it's not a race. pic.twitter.com/PA2ANXKMP3
— Ty Wurth (@WurthDraft) March 4, 2018
The former Buckeye captain spoke to the media on Saturday, and wasn’t shy to address that that he wants to show teams that his size doesn’t define him, and that he’s also light on his feet. He’s already made the case during his career in Columbus and now just wants to show that his talent will translate to the NFL.
I think these drills, 40, bench press, everything here just shows everybody I’m a versatile guy. I’m a big guy that can also run a lot of positions on the football field. I’m just here showing what I do on film every Saturday and trying to get to Sunday.
Working with head former NFL coach Greg Schiano during his time at Ohio State also helped prepare Holmes to make the jump to the next level.
It was a great experience. An NFL coach, it felt like an NFL coach. It felt like every coach we had at Ohio State, they treated you like an NFL team. Ohio State was a mini-NFL team in a way. When I go to these NFL teams now, we talk it’s the same deal. I learned them traits at Ohio State to act like a professional there. So when I come here, it’s second nature.
Holmes’ versatility throughout the defensive line wasn’t the initial plan, but a quick chat with coach Larry Johnson changed the way he’s spent the past couple seasons preparing. When he started preparing for his new role, he studied film of guys like Joey Bosa and Adolphus Washington to learn the subtle nuances of the three-technique.
Before my junior year, I’m watching film and coach Johnson walked up. ‘You want to play three-technique on third down?’ ‘Cool.’ It just went from there. Guys like Tracy Sprinkle, coach Johnson, they made it easy for me to go there and coming to master that. By my fourth year, it was second nature to me.
The defensive end is expected by a mid-round draft pick in April, and largely considered a good candidate to be taken in Round 3. His size and versatility certainly helps his draft stock, and he told the media he had formal meetings with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs early on at the Combine.
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