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CB Marshon Lattimore (2017 NFL Def ROY, 4x Pro Bowl, Washington Commanders)

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Position: Defensive back

Height, Weight: 6-foot, 185 pounds

Rivals.com rating: Lattimore is ranked as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, the No. 3 player in Ohio, behind Glenville teammate Erick Smith and SVSM linebacker Dante Booker, the No. 9 athlete among players ranked without a specific position and the overall No. 134 player.

How he fits into Ohio State’s plans: A receiver and defensive back at Glenville, Lattimore projects on the defensive side of the ball with the Buckeyes. But you never know how things are going to work out, as Ohio State has in the past juggled the futures of young players who play both those positions. Lattimore has the tools to start at corner sooner than later, but the Buckeyes have several young options in the secondary, with Eli Apple, Gareon Conley, Cam Burrows and Vonn Bell all part of the 2013 class. Ohio State will be replacing Bradley Roby at one starting corner spot, but Lattimore has competition in front of him there for now. But at some point down the line, it's not hard to imagine one of those starting corner jobs belonging to him.

Projection for 2014: Lattimore is easy to project as an immediate contributor on special teams, especially for anyone who saw his leap to block a field goal against Solon. Defensive backs are major parts of special teams, and Lattimore could help immediately on kick coverage, punt block, kick block and as a blocker in the return game. The Buckeyes love to talk about how the best way to playing time on offense or defense is through special teams, and expect Lattimore to understand that message very quickly.
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http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/01/glenville_db_ohio_state_commit.html
 
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Good writeup by 11w. If he can be half as good as Gamble was at OSU, then we'll be playing in some very important games the next few years. When he focuses solely on defense he's going to be special, but I'm sure he'll never lose his offensive instincts when carrying the ball. I also hope he's able to see some time on special teams, this kid is a pure football player.


http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...versatile-performer-on-both-sides-of-the-ball
 
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