DT Hero Kanu (National Champion, transfer to Texas)

[RB07OSU]

Figured it might be a little bit for Hero to lose the black stripe, but it is actually pretty early for him considering he hasn't played football that long and I believe he didn't get here early. Glad we have some veteran leadership at DT to bring him along because the talent is there in droves and we probably don't need him to play this year, so he has a great chance to have time to develop into his potential.

 

[ScriptOhio]

“I would say I specify on strength and power, so that is what I am trying to continue to work on,” he said. “Of course I want to improve my hands and my feet, but you’re always going to pick one thing to really focus on while working on everything else as well.”

“I think I’m going to get to play a little bit more,” Kanu said. “My only goal is for me to help this team get better any way I can. So, I’m not really worried about playing time, I just want to make sure my team is good.”

“I would say I want to stay at the weight I am, which is 305 right now,” he said. “I want to get leaner and more muscular and less fat. I want to be at like 15 percent body fat; that’s my personal goal.”

Kanu says he’s around 20 percent body fat now and is looking forward to getting a full year of working with strength coach Mickey Marotti under his belt.

“I think it’s going to help a lot,” he said. “During the season, I got a lot stronger and I got a lot better build. I think I look better than I did in high school, even though I weigh more. So, Coach Mick does a great job of developing us.”

 

[scarletngray]

Hero has the potential to be a real force up the middle. Excited about his future.

 

[Bestbuck36]

Hero has the potential to be a real force up the middle. Excited about his future.

Should see single blockers next to Hall and JT. We need someone to be a wall in there for sure

 

[scarletngray]

Hall, Williams, Kanu and Hamilton should be a good team.

 

[brodybuck21]

• At adjuster, Knowles wants to “solidify” the starter in an ongoing competition between Proctor, Hartford and Carter. Added that he’s worried about depth at defensive tackle with how much guys “beat up,” though he likes pieces that they have. He feels that Hero Kanu has had a great camp.

 

[Bestbuck36]

I'm looking for this dude to start making a case this year. If he does our Defense is going to be extremely good with the potential to be the best in the country.

 

[scarletngray]

Not sure he will make the two deep with Hall, Williams, Malone and Hamilton. But he is still a young pup with great upside. Good news is that he has reshaped his body and should get some experience this year in the trenches.

 

[billmac91]

Hero was arguably the best player during the Spring Game….this is no surprise to me.

 

[brodybuck21]

Hero with the sack!

 

[MSURacerDT55]

Only a matter of time before he becomes a stud

 

[brodybuck21]

Only a matter of time before he becomes a stud

this!

 

[scarletngray]

He is developing well and if he can continue to to show up and give the two deep a rest it will be invaluable during this home stretch.

 

[RB07OSU]

Only a matter of time before he becomes a stud

Really liking his progression this season, not only helps us this year but prepares us in the future at DT with some upcoming departures. Definitely needed that from Kanu and it is coming at the perfect time.

 

[ScriptOhio]