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Dwan Mathis (QB Temple Owls)

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WHAT DWAN MATHIS' COMMITMENT MEANS FOR OHIO STATE'S 2019 RECRUITING CLASS

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Finding the right fit for your college football program isn't just about what happens on the field, but off it as well. Today, Ohio State added a key piece. How will that commitment impact the Buckeyes?

Ohio State finally landed a commitment from a quarterback when Oak Park, Michigan, four-star Dwan Mathis flipped his pledge from Michigan State this evening during a surprise official visit for Friday Night Lights.

ON THE FIELD

Though listed as a pro-style quarterback, the 6-foot-5 and 195-pound Mathis is certainly a dual-threat prospect who can beat you with both his arm and his legs.

He has developed over the last few years from an inconsistent but athletic freshman into a polished passer who stands tall in the pocket and reads his progressions, even when things are breaking down around him. Mathis has great touch on his intermediate and deep passes and rarely forces his throws into double coverage. He also anticipates the pass rush well, isn’t afraid to tuck the ball and run whenever the situation dictates and is elusive when he gets into the open field.

“I feel my strength is just making plays and I feel really where I’ve grown is patience in the pocket,” Mathis told The Detroit News last fall. “When I first came to high school I used to rush, tried to get it out quick, but now I learned that if I sit in the pocket and wait, guys will get open.”

Mathis — who led Oak Park to the district championship last season — posted a 4.67-second 40-yard dash, 38-foot power ball toss and a 31.6-inch vertical leap at The Opening Canton Regional back in May. He was one of 24 quarterbacks who participated in the Elite 11 Finals earlier month, but was not among the dozen signal callers invited to The Opening Finals, however.

Mathis is a bit lanky, but has the frame to add 15-20 pounds of muscle with ease once he gets into Ohio State’s strength and nutritional programs. He — like most high school quarterbacks — needs work on keeping his eyes downfield when pressured because he can be a bit erratic when he’s on the run. Mathis can also be too trusting of his pre-snap reads and is sometimes caught off guard when the coverage changes at the snap.

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...t-means-for-ohio-states-2019-recruiting-class
 
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