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Devontae Dobbs (OL Michigan St., transfer to Memphis)



Will be interesting to see if Sparty can continue to stay out front through early signing day with Devontae, particularly with the scrutiny the entire university is under (for which no doubt will be negatively recruited HARD between now and then) and he pretty much has offers from everybody at this point...
 
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5-star T Devontae Dobbs: Buckeyes separating ‘themselves in every category’

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Ohio State has a major need for offensive linemen in the 2019 recruiting class, especially among tackle prospects. The Buckeyes have pursued few prospects more aggressively for that need than Belleville (Mich.) lineman Devontae Dobbs. The 5-star prospect is ranked as the No. 1 tackle in the country by the 247Sports composite.

The Buckeyes have been in contact with Dobbs since the start of his high school career, offering Dobbs at their Friday Night Lights camp in the summer after his freshman year. Although Michigan State often has been tabbed as the favorite for Dobbs, that’s done little to dissuade Ohio State’s pursuit of the 5-star prospect.

“The most unique one, I guess it’s not really too different, but it just stands out how persistent Ohio State is. They text me every day, call me every day or two or three times a week. I talk with Ohio State every day. It’s me and Coach Stud [offensive line coach Greg Studrawa] every single day,” Dobbs said. “I’ve gotten to know him really well. I’ve found out that he’s a really positive dude and somebody I’d definitely love to be coached by. We’re just moving in a positive direction every day. [The frequent contact] is definitely a good thing.”

Following the Under Armour All-America camp series event on Sunday in the Cleveland area, where Land of 10 spoke with Dobbs, he made his way to Columbus with teammates and coaches from Belleville for an unofficial visit. The Buckeyes will hope to impress Dobbs during his trip, but they might not have much impressing left to do.

“I feel like [Ohio State] just separates themselves in every category — academics, football team, training staff, facilities, just everything, really,” Dobbs said.

Among Dobbs’ teammates to make the visit with him is 2019 defensive back and standout Michigan State commit Julian Barnett, a highly regarded 4-star prospect and the No. 69 player in the country. Barnett also holds an Ohio State offer, which he landed just a day before committing to the Spartans.

It’s no secret that many expect Dobbs to join Barnett at Michigan State in the future, something Dobbs is fully aware of. That doesn’t mean Michigan State is absolved of recruiting duties. Mark Dantonio’s coaching staff has had to work just as hard as anyone else to build relationships with Dobbs over time.

“I’m pretty sure everyone is going to favor [Michigan State] because I’ve got a whole lot of teammates that are going up there — Davion [Williams] and Julian Barnett — so I’m sure that’s always going to be up there. … [Offensive line] Coach Mark Staten is just a nice, genuine dude who’s always going to keep it 100 with you,” Dobbs said.

Entire article: https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state...recruiting-devontae-dobbs-2019-julian-barnett
 
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Dobbs is my upset alert guy in '19, I really think we have a strong chance on this one. I would still have MSU out front but if anyone is going to pull him away, it is OSU imo. Can you imagine pulling the #1 OT two classes in a row right NPF and Dobbs? That would be the definition of bookend tackles, I like NPF at LT and Dobbs at RT (and Nester/Wright could slide around the OL about anywhere, try to take them all if possible). Through in the state he lives in and it would be so sweet to pull this off.
 
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Dobbs is my upset alert guy in '19, I really think we have a strong chance on this one. I would still have MSU out front but if anyone is going to pull him away, it is OSU imo. Can you imagine pulling the #1 OT two classes in a row right NPF and Dobbs? That would be the definition of bookend tackles, I like NPF at LT and Dobbs at RT (and Nester/Wright could slide around the OL about anywhere, try to take them all if possible). Through in the state he lives in and it would be so sweet to pull this off.
Not to mention osu also got the #2 OT in 2016 in josh Myers, and he could be playing inside.
 
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