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S Josh Proctor (Official Thread)

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So the Oklahoma native mulled over his options. At the start of the offseason, it seemed more likely Proctor would transfer or enter the NFL draft than come back to Columbus. But ultimately he decided to stay put, and given the first-team free safety reps he’s received in practice this spring, that choice appears to be working out well thus far.

“I'd say (I was) 50-50. Didn't think too much about it and tried to think a lot about it at the same time,” said Proctor about considering his next move in January. “Then at the end of the day I trusted God, I prayed day in and day out. And I felt like I made the best decision at the end of the day. … I guess the deciding factor for me was just having a chance to help these younger guys out and really take on that leader role and not just talk about it, but be about it. Stand on my business. So I feel like that was really where I decided that yeah, this is the place for me. And I know the coaches got my back.

“Honestly, I just felt like it's the best fit for me. And can't nobody stop me if I get out my own way. So just decided to stay here, buckle down and handle my business.”

Before he made his final decision, Proctor had some honest conversations with his position coach. Perry Eliano was transparent about what he felt the best possible outcomes were for both Ohio State and Proctor himself, and they both seemed to align with a sixth collegiate season in a Buckeye uniform.

“I sat down with him. We talked as men, and I explained this is what I feel is best for us as a football team first, and then I think this is going to be best for you individually,” Eliano said. “There's 110 percent trust in the room. And that's where it starts. And so when we had that conversation, it was very easy because there's a real relationship, real trust and real bond. … he understood that he needed to come back, he understood that there was more development for him and it had nothing to do with age, because it's about a mindset. And so I'm glad he's back. I mean, he's worked his tail off. You can see each and every day he's getting better and better as we've done offseason workouts and in spring ball.”
 
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billmac91 said:
He is really talented…his athleticism always jumps off the screen to me. Seems like he’s willing to do whatever it takes as he spent a majority of year covering special teams, and doing it pretty effectively.

Good luck to him in his last year….hope he finally puts together the full season we all know he wants.
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Always been my take, injuries took their toll and he just never got back to that form we saw early on in his career. Hoping Josh can stay healthy and ball out in his final season. Not sure how the depth chart shakes out but I have a feeling we'll need him regularly next year.
 
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The thing with Josh has always been his ability to make the exceptional play, but also his ability to just whiff on assignments.

Probably a terrible analogy, but we’re now in baseball season. He’s that #4 hitter slotted their for power, but lacks ability to put ball in play when needed just to get a guy over.

Josh is supremely talented….every year he’s been here, he’s been seen as a top athlete on the roster….he’s a freak and will blow the combine away. The issue is for every big play he makes, he might fill the wrong gap on a run play or be in wrong position in coverage. He has the athletic tools….it’s just staying healthy and playing his assignments properly.
 
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billmac91 said:
Josh is supremely talented….every year he’s been here, he’s been seen as a top athlete on the roster….he’s a freak and will blow the combine away. The issue is for every big play he makes, he might fill the wrong gap on a run play or be in wrong position in coverage. He has the athletic tools….it’s just staying healthy and playing his assignments properly.
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You basically just described Taylor Mays.

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Buckeneye said:
You basically just described Taylor Mays.

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And Isiah Pryor…

I think it’s admirable that he came back for another year. But he’s in for a battle against some young guys with similar talent and not same known miscues in games. I know I’m not the only one who is eagerly awaiting seeing Kye Stokes with the 1s
 
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