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It is awesome when a "Michigan man" comes to tOSU and hands out loads of hurt on TTUN. Well done big Vern, good luck in the league, remember when introducing yourself at the Pro Bowl in a few years it's "The Ohio State University"
 
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Moving the Chains
A blog about the NFL by baltimoresun.com's Sheil Kapadia

Draft profile: Vernon Gholston
If Sunday's Super Bowl showed us anything, it's that you always have a chance if you put pressure on the quarterback.

Enter Vernon Gholston.

Ohio State's defensive end had 14 sacks during his senior season, good enough for third in the nation. Gholston's performance makes him a likely first-round pick after electing to skip his senior season with the Buckeyes.

To get a better handle on what kind of player Gholston is, I called on Ken Gordon, an Ohio State beat writer for The Columbus Dispatch.

Q: What about Gholston will impress NFL teams?

A: His body. The man is a physical freak of nature. His veins just bulge out of his arms. He?s sculpted, with like 5 percent body fat, and he can bench press 455 pounds. I expect he?ll be a hit at the combine.

Q: What were the major factors in Gholston's decision to skip his senior season?

A: He had been here four years, having redshirted due to injury in 2005. He followed up a solid 2006 (8.5 sacks, second-team all-Big Ten) with a dominating 2007 (14 sacks, Big Ten defensive lineman of the year). He played in two straight national-title games. He probably felt he had nothing left to prove. Plus, his father passed away years ago and I?m sure he wants to support his mother.
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baltimoresun.com - Moving the Chains: Draft profile: Vernon Gholston
 
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I'd love to see him play for the jets, even though I can't stand the jets.

I just want to see big vern blind side brady again and again.:biggrin:


I'm gonna miss watching him in scarlet and grey, imagine if vern came back too...daaaaamn
 
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Ohio State's defensive end had 14 sacks during his senior season, good enough for third in the nation. Gholston's performance makes him a likely first-round pick after electing to skip his senior season with the Buckeyes.
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Being able to do both, now that is a feat worthy of being drafted in the first round!
 
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Vernon Gholston (DE)
Height:6'4"
Weight:258
College:Ohio State
Conference:Big 10
Hometown: Detroit, MI
High School:Cass Technical

Overview
Vernon Gholston is a remarkable talent, but he's only just begun realizing his vast potential.

He never picked up a football until his sophomore year in high school and had just one season of defensive experience as a linebacker before being converted to defensive end when he arrived at Ohio State.

Blessed with incredible speed (clocked at 4.56 in the 40-yard dash), long limbs and superb strength, Gholston is the prototype pass rusher that professional teams look for -- big, fast, strong and explosive. An avid performer in the weight room, he boasted the best bench press on the team at 455 pounds. He also put on an impressive performance for teammates, squatting 405 pounds 20 times.
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NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Vernon Gholston
 
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Thursday big Vern was a guest of Tim Ryan and Pat Kerwin on the NFL network (Serius-124), and in my opinion he handled himself very well. One thing interesting was that Vern stated Jake Long was by far the best tackle he has ever gone up against. At least on tv I have felt that Vern has more than held his own in the plays that they matched up.
Tim Ryan stated that Vern will be a regular guest on their show up until the draft. Last year they did this with several players, and it really brings them alot of exposure, as well as being interesting for us. It should be a once a week spot, usually the same day of the week. Something to watch for if you have Serius.
 
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Ohio State Sends Three To NFL Combine
Barton, Grant, Gholston to perform for scouts

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Three former Ohio State football players will be among the professional football prospects undergoing testing and drills at the National Football League Combine Feb. 20-26 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.

All-America offensive tackle Kirk Barton, a first team all-Big Ten selection as a junior and senior; linebacker Larry Grant, who made 14 career starts for the Buckeyes; and All-American Vernon Gholston , who declared for the draft after earning Big Ten defensive lineman of the year honors as a junior, were invited to participate by the NFL.

Offensive linemen will work out on Saturday, while defensive linemen and linebackers are on the schedule for Monday.
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