RB Anthony ‘Turbo’ Rogers (Official Thread)

[BB73]

And if Dakorien Moore would have tried harder to sustain his block on Woodby, or done less watching and more running earlier in the play, Rogers could have scored. But he rushed for a little over 100 yards.

Moore was the most impressive athlete on the field, however. He’s going to be dynamic for the Ducks..

 

[pnuts34]

https://www.on3.com/news/under-armo...elijah-griffin-dakorien-moore-keelon-russell/

+ Ohio State running back signee Anthony Rogers was shifty all week during practice and displayed excellent vision and patience. And during the Under Armour game he exploded for 101 total yards and a touchdown including a monster gain of 75 yards towards the end of the game. Rogers has the pass catching ability as well to be a strong three-down threat at the next level. – Cody Bellaire

 

[brodybuck21]

https://www.on3.com/news/under-armo...elijah-griffin-dakorien-moore-keelon-russell/

Yes please

 

[ScriptOhio]

Just sayin': That looks like a lot more than just a bruise.

 

[buchtelgrad04]

I have

Just sayin': That looks like a lot more than just a bruise.

I have a gunshot wound that looks pretty similar, actually lol.

 

[bigdog3300]

I have a gunshot wound that looks pretty similar, actually lol.

That's how I know you're really from Akron But really, somehow it seems worse than ever in Akron right now.

 

[pnuts34]

Turbo got a huge boost in the rankings as well and moved into the #5 RB slot, one spot ahead of Bo Jackson at #6. And also went from 125 overall to 99 in the 247 Composite

 

[brodybuck21]

 

[ScriptOhio]

Better Know a Buckeye: Anthony Rogers’ Do-It-All Playmaking Ability As a Hybrid Running Back Makes Him A Unique Weapon for Ohio State’s Offense​

Immediate Impact​

While Ohio State's running backs might lack experience, with West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson being the lone one with any major playing time at the college level, the room makes up for it with talent and depth. James Peoples and Donaldson seem to lead the way for Ohio State’s one-two punch at the position this year, while Jackson, Sam Williams-Dixon and West are also candidates for playing time behind them.

With that, Rogers' ability to be a playmaker wherever he is lined up on the field is what differentiates him from the rest of Locklyn's room.

"We felt like, based on what we saw him do this year, he was lined up as a receiver a lot. He was a returner," Day said. "So he kind of gives us a little bit of that hybrid where he can line up a receiver, he can come into the backfield, he can return kicks. Haven't had a ton of those guys. Xavier Johnson was probably the guy who was probably the best comp that way. ... So guys who can do multiple job descriptions, I think their value is going to continue to increase, and I think Turbo is one of those guys.”

While it might be tough for Rogers to see significant snaps at running back in his first season in Columbus, his ability to be a game-changing returner paired with his versatility to play both running back and wide receiver increases the likelihood that Day and Brian Hartline will find a way to get him on the field, even if it is only on special teams early on.

Long-Term Impact​

With Donaldson entering his final year of eligibility, Rogers will have a chance to push for real snaps at running back in 2026. Even if Peoples and Jackson are the one-two punch a season from now, Rogers' skill set will give Ohio State incentive to find a role for him with his ability to line up in multiple spots and create mismatches.

Whether it be in the backfield, in the slot or as a returner, expect Rogers to carve out a role by his second year as a Buckeye and become an impact player in Ohio State’s offense by his third year in Columbus.