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DT Adolphus "Diesel" Washington (Official Thread)

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ADOLPHUS WASHINGTON

The freshman defensive lineman was told a roster had his weight listed as 245 pounds: "Yeah, that?s not right at all. Right now, I?m at about 288, 289."

On playing on the inside at defensive tackle now: "They moved me down to the three-technique, and I did good at it. That?s just where they left me for now on, and I?m fine with it. I think I?ll probably just stay. There could be a situation where I go inside and out, but the biggest adjustment there was probably learning to use my hands even more. Just keeping a stronger base."
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supposively when asked about Washington yesterday Meyer's answered first with "oh boy". Hearing about how well Spence is performing, how highly he thinkgs of Bennette, and obviously how he feels about washington is scary to think how good those guys can be now and especially in 1-2 years.

Not to mention Jamal Marcus, David Perkins, Bogard, and Murray turning heads as well.

If Williams is back by game 1 like he says this could be a very special group on defense. ( stating the obvious I know)

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Weight and see
Adolphus Washington accidentally gained a freshman 50, but extra bulk is welcomed
Updated: August 21, 2012
By Austin Ward | BuckeyeNation

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The weight kept coming, and it wasn't by design.

Adolphus Washington was doing what he could to stay in shape, working out on his own after wrapping up his final season in high school and preparing for life at Ohio State.

But almost by accident, the incoming freshman expected to play defensive end had added 50 pounds to his frame by the time he stepped up for a weigh-in for the Buckeyes.

"As soon as I touched the scales, the coaches were like, 'Gol-ly,' " Washington said. "I mean, they all said they'd still give me a chance."

Washington has quickly capitalized on it during training camp, and in reality, there was nothing for him to feel sorry about.

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Tom Hauck for ESPN.comAdolphus Washington, shown at a 2011 camp, has gained 50 pounds and could contribute immediately at defensive tackle for Ohio State.
The Buckeyes might have signed the four-star as a potential pass-rusher on the edge at 245 pounds, but Mike Vrabel suspected that genetics eventually might force Washington to move elsewhere. And the defensive line coach certainly didn't need to hear any apologies after Washington dropped a few pounds down to 289 and flashed the same ability to get to the quarterback from the inside that Ohio State had projected on the outside.

"I mean, he's grown up," Vrabel said. "He's gotten bigger. I don't know if you guys have seen Adolphus Washington Sr., but he's a large individual. Dogs with black and white spots usually have puppies with black and white spots.

"Adolphus is a big kid, and he's a big, athletic kid. For us right now, our need was to have him play inside. He'd play wherever we needed him to -- he's that type of kid -- but he's big and athletic, and that's a good combination."

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