LB A.J. Hawk (2x All-American, Lombardi Trophy, National Champion, Super Bowl Champion)

[buckeyeboy]

Exactly. Terna Nande may bench press 225 41 times, but he'll have about as much impact in the NFL as I will.

 

[wdg01]

I seem to recall seeing Hawk and Nande on the same field last September, and I don't recall thinking Nande was even in the same galaxy as Hawk, regardless of Nande's "freakish" measureables...

Hmm, I seem to remember Pittman pushing Nande back several yards and picking up a first down. Good thing he couldn't push around a 200 lb running back on the field

 

[Buckin' A]

Yea, and Hawk also wasn't the most impressive player out of High School (statistically). Any GM or coach that passes on him will be eating crow for years to come.

 

[MaxBuck]

I'm as big a fan of AJ Hawk as anybody, but I think those who are depreciating Terna Nande will find themselves eating their words. I think that young man will be a fine pro LB.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

I'm as big a fan of AJ Hawk as anybody, but I think those who are depreciating Terna Nande will find themselves eating their words. I think that young man will be a fine pro LB.

No one is dissing Nande, but any NFL moron that thinks Nande is as good as Hawk as a linebacker just because he has better measureables needs to find another occupation.

 

[jimotis4heisman]

the reality of the combine is hawk did two important things
1-he pegged himself in at his "projected" slot
2-he didnt get hurt
anything above solidifying yourself as a top 7 pick is gravy...

 

[stxbuck]

Hawk recently got engaged to Laura Quinn, FWIW.

 

[scooter1369]

Hawk recently got engaged to Laura Quinn, FWIW.

Yeah. It was discussed a whole page back.

 

[Steve19]

Guess she forgave him for kicking the daylights out of her brother, eh?

 

[BB73]

Here are results from tOSU's Pro Day that were posted on NFL.com.

OHIO STATE: MARCH 9 There were five head coaches present -- Pittsburgh's Bill Cowher, Chicago's Lovie Smith, Detroit's Rod Marinelli, Cleveland's Romeo Crennel and the Giants' Tom Coughlin -- and about 100 team scouts and representatives. The players ran outdoors on a strip of extremely fast AstroTurf that has been down there for some years.

Player..............Position..........Gil's comments
A.J. Hawk.........LB.................Hawk was clocked at 4.49 and 4.42 in the 40.

 

[NFBuck]

Hawk was clocked at 4.49 and 4.42 in the 40.

That is sick. Sure hope JT can keep slumming with these 3* LB's.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

Is this really a lb

I am going to miss watching AJ on saturdays, but now I will just have to watch him on Sundays.

 

[methomps]

From profootballtalk.com:

HAWK SOARS IN COLUMBUS​

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Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk continued to push himself higher up the draft board with a stellar pro day effort in Columbus on Thursday.​

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As to his 40-yard dash, various times have been reported. We've seen it as low as 4.38. We've independently heard 4.43.​

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But take note that he ran on what's regarded as a fast surface. The belief is that his actual speed is closer to the rang of 4.55.​

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Not bad for a 240-pound linebacker.​

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Word is that, overall, he had a "great workout" and that he's a "stud." He'll likely go as high as No. 6 to the 49ers, possibly even No. 5 to the Packers.
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[scarletngrey11]

40 yards is 40 yards. I dont care if hes running on pavement or freaking ice.

 

[sandgk]

Player..............Position..........Gil's comments
A.J. Hawk.........LB.................Hawk was clocked at 4.49 and 4.42 in the 40.

That is just flat out ridiculous.
I think someone will trade to get their talons on A.J. Hawk.

And they would be in their right mind to do so.