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DB Tyvis Powell (National Champion)

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I don't think his draft prognosis is nearly as bad as some are making it out to be. I'd be beyond shocked if he didn't get drafted.

He's ready from a mental standpoint, he has fantastic NFL ready size and this is a severely thin safety crop in a time where 5 DB's running is the norm. Can cover and big enough to bring into the box; teams are going to find him very useful and would be the type of guy I could see a team overdraft him because of it.
 
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It's the right move for him. What would not be guaranteed was playing time next season. Yes, he would start, but the younger DBs whose time has come would be eating into his minutes. Throw in a new coordinator and seeing what can be made of the NFL was the right idea.
 
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Re: Powell would've been a fifth-year senior next year. He graduated in three-and-a-half years in May 2015 with a degree in marketing.
http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2016/01/ohio_state_football_tyvis_powe_1.html

Re: Underclassmen who could but should not declare
Tyvis Powell: Just like Bell, Powell is an able tackler who succeeds in coverage, which is a trait that will make him a commodity in the NFL. Powell is listed at 6'3, 210 pounds and has solid range in coverage. An unheralded recruit, Powell has worked hard to crack the starting lineup and his work ethic should be rewarded as an NFL draft pick... in 2017.
Early projection: 70% chance he stays in school.
http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2015/5/7/8553975/2016-nfl-draft-ohio-state-prospects

Re: Tyvis Powell, S/CB, Jr.
Much like Jones, his roommate in Columbus, Tyvis Powell will enter the 2015 season with momentum on his side. The defensive MVP of the College Football Playoff National Championship, Powell will look to build upon the best game of his career and prove himself to be an NFL talent in his redshirt junior campaign.

Hybrid defensive backs who specialize in playing in nickel and dime situations have become increasingly popular on NFL defenses, and Powell could fit that mold. A full-time safety for the Buckeyes in 2014 after playing nickel cornerback in 2013, he has great size for the position (6'3", 210 lbs) and is experienced in slot coverage.

Powell does not appear to have the long speed desired in an NFL defensive back, but he could thrive in a situational role. He has good ball skills to make plays on the back end, while he is also an active player against the run, though his tackling has been inconsistent at times.

At a minimum, Powell should provide adequate depth at the safety position while playing on special teams, a combination that could make him worth a third-day draft selection if he declares for the 2016 draft.


Just sayin'; I'm not sure that anyone who wants a NFL career and is projected to be a "third day selection" should forgo their last year of college. However, Powell is a smart kid who has graduated so I think he will do all right. I wish him the best in the NFL and/or his life after Ohio State football.
 
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ScriptOhio said:
Re: Powell would've been a fifth-year senior next year. He graduated in three-and-a-half years in May 2015 with a degree in marketing.
http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2016/01/ohio_state_football_tyvis_powe_1.html

Re: Underclassmen who could but should not declare
Tyvis Powell: Just like Bell, Powell is an able tackler who succeeds in coverage, which is a trait that will make him a commodity in the NFL. Powell is listed at 6'3, 210 pounds and has solid range in coverage. An unheralded recruit, Powell has worked hard to crack the starting lineup and his work ethic should be rewarded as an NFL draft pick... in 2017.
Early projection: 70% chance he stays in school.
http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2015/5/7/8553975/2016-nfl-draft-ohio-state-prospects

Re: Tyvis Powell, S/CB, Jr.
Much like Jones, his roommate in Columbus, Tyvis Powell will enter the 2015 season with momentum on his side. The defensive MVP of the College Football Playoff National Championship, Powell will look to build upon the best game of his career and prove himself to be an NFL talent in his redshirt junior campaign.

Hybrid defensive backs who specialize in playing in nickel and dime situations have become increasingly popular on NFL defenses, and Powell could fit that mold. A full-time safety for the Buckeyes in 2014 after playing nickel cornerback in 2013, he has great size for the position (6'3", 210 lbs) and is experienced in slot coverage.

Powell does not appear to have the long speed desired in an NFL defensive back, but he could thrive in a situational role. He has good ball skills to make plays on the back end, while he is also an active player against the run, though his tackling has been inconsistent at times.

At a minimum, Powell should provide adequate depth at the safety position while playing on special teams, a combination that could make him worth a third-day draft selection if he declares for the 2016 draft.


Just sayin'; I'm not sure that anyone who wants a NFL career and is projected to be a "third day selection" should forgo their last year of college. However, Powell is a smart kid who has graduated so I think he will do all right. I wish him the best in the NFL and/or his life after Ohio State football.
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third day is....what....the last portion of the 1st round now? they've broken it up so "third day" doesn't mean what it used to.
 
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