Written by Duane Long
Monday, 19 April 2010 10:28
In a move that surprised many, Florida defensive back Jeremy Cash committed to the Buckeyes.
Back in January there was so much chatter that he was going to commit right after signing day. After a long wait, Cash started to receive some big time offers. Some speculated that the good ship Cash had sailed. Others were adamant that he was going to be a Buckeye. I had no insight on his recruitment but as a player I had no opininion. This video:
YouTube - Jeremy Cash recruiting video Class of 2011 was the one I had seen. I have mentioned before that field level video is the worst for trying to make evaluations. On the plus side, his offer list was very impressive. This video:
YouTube - Jeremy Cash Highlights 2009.wmv is where you see what the fuss is about. This is an elite safety prospect, Buckeye fans. On the first two plays on the film you see one of the big pluses with him, great speed. It is sometimes missing with safeties. Good speed is a requirement. Great speed is extra. Look at how quickly he closes ground. Notice how much faster he is moving than everyone else on the field seems to be moving. Also on these first two plays you see great timing and instincts. At the 1:50 mark he makes a play on the ball that impressed as much as any play on the film. He is playing in the middle of the field. He starts back to make sure he is the deepest player on the field, reads the receiver better than the quarterback does because he starts forward to make a play but the pass does not come. He starts back again but the quarterback decides to throw the ball. Cash breaks on the ball like you want to see in a corner and makes an interception. The next few plays after that show what kind of tackler and hitter he is. The next play I want you to notice, is at the 5:19 mark where he runs down a receiver from behind.
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