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'09 OH QB Devontae Payne (Eastern Michigan Signee; Transfer to Findlay)

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Napoleonbuck;979663; said:
How does Payne compare to Arvell Nelson?

Payne looks like he might be a little more of a pure passer, but it looks like Payne will have the same frame issues that Nelson had.
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Two completely different QBs...Nelson was 6-4 and built like a small forward. Payne is 6-7 and built like a TE. Completely different skill sets as well. Nelson threw well on the run and had developed into a Big10-caliber recruit by this point. The jury is still out on Payne and he is more of a pocket passer. Whoever offers Payne at this point is offering purely on potential...he is about as raw as they come as far as a QB is concerned. I hope he makes some significant strides this coming year but right now I don't even know if he is a top 5 QB in Ohio for '09. I can think of 2-3 kids in the '09 class I would rate over him right now...
 
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I agree...the film I saw of Nelson two years ago reminded me of Oscar Davenport (late 90s UNC QB).

It is hard to compare what little film I have seen of Payne to date to anyone in particular but he doesn't resemble Nelson in terms of build or playing style.
 
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Well the Bucks need to do something, because if/when Pryor signs with us, Antonio Henton is most likely transferring to another school. Even with this kids rawness, you can't help but notice is great upside. He kind of reminds me of the kid that just signed with Miami at QB this past year, Jacory Harris.
 
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pnuts34;1105777; said:
Well the Bucks need to do something, because if/when Pryor signs with us, Antonio Henton is most likely transferring to another school. Even with this kids rawness, you can't help but notice is great upside. He kind of reminds me of the kid that just signed with Miami at QB this past year, Jacory Harris.
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Isn't it a little premature to be assuming Henton is transferring?

Back to Payne...
 
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My Take: Honestly, I expected more from this film. The Sophomore hype was legit, but I'm surprised at the lack of mobility and what appears to be an average arm. I love the frame...but other than that, I expected more. However, as a disclaimer, many of the clips show fades and takeoffs...not much to show true arm strength. One thing is for sure, Devontae is huge.
 
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I don't post much on football recruiting because I do not consider myself a film expert but I do follow recruiting. It has been many years ago but I used to play in the same league in which Payne is currently playing and that is a terrible football league. I don't see how you can improve yourself by playing against extremely poor talent which he is probably currently doing. I am very surprised that he does not transfer to Glanville where maybe he could play against better competition and perhaps get better coaching. I know nothing about the South coaches so that is nothing against them but Glenville has produced some big-time plays.

It is sort of funny that an Ohio State QB who played in the 60s did come from Cleveland South.
 
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4/28

Says he has called Ohio State, Indiana & Kansas State. Expects the coaches from Indiana & Kansas State to visit sometime this week. Says he is working on getting his test scores up and getting ready for the upcoming season.
 
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MD Buckeye;1150495; said:
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4/28

Says he has called Ohio State, Indiana & Kansas State. Expects the coaches from Indiana & Kansas State to visit sometime this week. Says he is working on getting his test scores up and getting ready for the upcoming season.
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What do yal think about Devontae Payne?

IMO this kid looks really good, on a not so good looking team. (Huge arm Good Accuracy) Reminds me of JerMarcus Russell. I'm hoping the only reason Tres & Co. hasn't offered is b/c his test scores are low as of right now. We could redshirt this guy, polish em up a bit, and have em ready to take over wen Pryor goes pro.
 
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HeartOfaBuckEye;1150811; said:
What do yal think about Devontae Payne?

IMO this kid looks really good, on a not so good looking team. (Huge arm Good Accuracy) Reminds me of JerMarcus Russell. I'm hoping the only reason Tres & Co. hasn't offered is b/c his test scores are low as of right now. We could redshirt this guy, polish em up a bit, and have em ready to take over wen Pryor goes pro.
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I don't know if you have read this thread from the beginning but Payne from what I have read is not in Ohio State's plans.
 
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