TE Jeff Heuerman (National Champion)

[Buckeye86]

 

[Buckskin86]

Heuerman makes smooth move
Sophomore performs admirably at FB to allow Boren to move to LB
Updated: October 19, 2012
By Austin Ward | BuckeyeNation

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Standing on the practice field, the old fullback strolled by the player who took his place on offense.

Ohio State couldn't have moved the first guy to defense if it didn't feel like it had a reasonable safety net as a blocker and versatile weapon in the spread system, and the switch paid off instantly on both sides of the ball.

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Jeff Heuerman has been moved to fullback from tight end to take over for Zach Boren, who is now at linebacker.

Zach Boren packed up and headed to linebacker, and when he got there he led the Buckeyes with eight tackles in a win over Indiana. Jeff Heuerman slid in right where the senior had left off, doubling his usual workload as a tight end by supplying critical blocks and grading out as one of the top performers for a scoring machine that doesn't seem to have any brakes.

And after happening to overhear a conversation about Ohio State's faith in Heuerman helping prompt the big switch a week ago, Boren offered his own take on why the transition ended up being so seamless on offense.

"We have the same body type," Boren joked. "That's why it's worked."

Considering Heuerman's four-inch advantage in height along with the fact Boren is listed as only five pounds lighter than the sophomore, the Buckeyes probably need a few other explanations for the success.

No matter how they came by it, though, Heuerman provided the same type of hard-nosed blocking the rushing game had come to expect from Boren and didn't miss a beat, as it rolled up 353 more yards on the ground and, at least for a week, survived just fine without the captain lined up in the backfield. If not for the development of Heuerman since spring practice ended, both as an effective target in the passing game and as a more physical presence opening up holes for rushers, Boren might not have even had the opportunity to lend a hand elsewhere.

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[MililaniBuckeye]

Jeff's execution on the two-point conversion today was perfect. He held his block for a good three seconds before releasing to his route...he sold it perfectly.

 

[Dryden]

Jeff's execution on the two-point conversion today was perfect. He held his block for a good three seconds before releasing to his route...he sold it perfectly.

It's a good thing Guiton didn't panic when Heuerman got caught in the pile at the line. He got stuck behind Fragel for a bit which resulted in Kenny having to stand in the pocket longer than that play is designed for.

 

[Taosman]

An illegal block in the end-zone is a game changing call. Call in the end-zone was bull[Mark May] and refs should use more discretion in making that call rather just reacting. But the officiating was sucky, again.
And don't get me started on the Braxton fumble call where Brax was unprotected on the ground in possession of the ball and a guy came in and pulled it out of his possession. WTF?
Back to Jeff, he had a pretty good day. Great effort. Great future.

 

[Buckskin86]

On the block: The lofty comparisons from Meyer are typically reserved for his quarterback. But Jeff Heuerman's emergence has put the tight end in some heady company lately as well, and not just for his touchdown catch three games ago or a critical 2-point conversion against Purdue.

"Thinking back, he might be the best blocking tight end I?ve had in my head coaching career," Meyer said. "He?s a really good blocker and has given us a component that we?ve really never had at that spot.

"I?ve had [former Florida star and current New England tight end] Aaron Hernandez and some other guys that were just tremendous receivers and good blockers, but Jeff is a point guy that can really block a defensive end. That?s just great to have on your offense."

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[maximumblitz]

"Thinking back, he might be the best blocking tight end I?ve had in my head coaching career," Meyer said.

Okay, he is good at blocking, better at blocking than catching, good at blocking, good at blocking, .... okay let me think ... smoke coming out of my head ..... okay, I nominate Jeff for tackle, trying the gambit a second time, allowing his brother to come to tOSU to be tight end. We have a strength coach who can bulk people up.

 

[Taosman]

He's really good at ....um....blocking!
We are very gifted at the TE position right now.

 

[Buckskin86]

Ohio State tight end Jeff Heuerman can pull off a joke, now he'll get more of a chance on the field

Jeff Heuerman had eight catches in 2012 for the Buckeyes, and the tight end will be given the chance to be a lot more productive in 2013. (Jay LaPrete, Associated Press)

Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer
April 04, 2013


COLUMBUS, Ohio ? The comparison to Rob Gronkowski, the New England Patriot who might be the best tight end in the NFL but is just as known for his fun-loving, shirtless-dancing ways off the field, was dropped by former Buckeye Reid Fragel a few weeks ago.

?That's not hard to live up to or anything,? Ohio State tight end Jeff Heuerman said with a laugh Thursday, thanking his roommate and best friend Fragel, the Buckeyes' right tackle last year, for throwing it out there.

A little later while talking after the 10th practice of spring football, Heuerman reminded reporters of his first interview at Ohio State when freshmen reported in August of 2011.

?Remember my first time when I said the A-word?? Heuerman asked.

Ohio State's Jeff Heuerman Ohio State tight end Jeff Heuerman on his prank on position coach Tim Hinton and his hopes for what he can do this season. On April 4, 2013.
A kid just arriving in Columbus promising what the Buckeyes were going to kick? Yeah. Pretty memorable.

Which leads us to the April Fools' Day joke. Heuerman's brother, Mike, plays at Notre Dame and was in town for a long weekend, driving his new car. Knowing the brothers like to have fun, Tim Hinton, Heuerman's position coach, always issues an extra warning when they're together. Hinton should have been warned this time, about the prank that Heuerman said almost gave his coach a heart attack.

?I didn't like it, to be real honest with you,? Hinton said. ?I didn't like it at all. It was so real, it was unbelievable.?

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[Buckskin86]

Heuerman's role at TE no joke
April, 11, 2013
By Austin Ward | ESPN.com

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Jeff Heuerman has jokes.

Such as, where do the tight ends rank among the numerous weapons in Ohio State?s dangerous spread offense, led by the reigning Big Ten Player of the Year?

?First,? a smiling Heuerman said. ?Ahead of Braxton [Miller].?

Heuerman has pranks.

His position coach spent a panicked afternoon worrying about a potential arrest after a story was concocted with a pair of staff members about a late-night incident for Heuerman, who then strung Tim Hinton along straightfaced for an extra 10 minutes before pointing out it was April Fool?s Day.

Heuerman also has size, strength and the ability to handle a wide variety of assignments on the field.

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Jeff Heuerman is a known commodity as a blocker, but coaches hope to expand his role as a receiver.

And it?s that blend of a fun-loving attitude and mismatch-producing athleticism that has had some Buckeyes comparing the junior to the tight end who made that combination famous in the NFL.

So, is Heuerman really the second coming of Rob Gronkowski?

?Oh, geez,? Heuerman said. ?That?s not hard to live up to or anything.?

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[Buckskin86]

Spring Spotlight: Jeff Heuerman
Q&A with the junior tight end

April 11, 2013


Name: Jeff Heuerman
Class: Junior
Hometown: Naples, Fla.
High School: Barron Collier
Position: TE

2012 Recap: Saw action in all 12 games, averaging 11.8 yards per catch, sharing playing time alongside Jake Stoneburner and Nick Vannett. Heuerman ranked sixth on the team in receiving yards, with one touchdown, an 18-yard reception vs. Nebraska, and a game-tying 2-point conversion catch vs. Purdue.

2013 Outlook: With the loss of Stoneburner to graduation, Heuerman will undoubtedly acquire an increased roll at tight end. In fact, he has potential to be one of the most valuable pieces of the Buckeyes' passing attack. Listed at 6-6 and 250 pounds, the Naples, Fla., native adds a versatile repertoire of blocking and receiving skills to Coach Meyer's already potent offensive scheme.

Q: What is it like playing in Coach Meyer's system?
A: I feel like I fit into his system great. It's a little bit different than last year now that Jake [Stoneburner] is gone. Last year we kind of split the tight end position you could say. He was able to do certain things, while I did certain things. This season everything is on me. I like it though. Everything seems to be working out well.

Q: How have spring practices been going and how do they compare to last season?
A: It has been good so far. Last year we were just out there trying to figure out where to line up, whereas this year is all about execution and perfecting what you do. We are getting into more complicated stuff in regards to offense and it's actually showing.

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http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041113aaa.html

 

[Bestbuck36]

Beast in the making.

 

[pnuts34]

Can't wait to see him play this upcoming year. He's as athletic as any TE I've seen in the country

 

[MD Buckeye]

Credit Sammy Silverman

 

[Buckeye86]

Just going to throw these observations in again from a few years ago when I was fortunate enough to attend a winter conditioning session.

He was one of the most impressive players I saw during a winter conditioning session. If you didn't know better you would think he has been with the program for years.

He also stood out during winter conditioning as one of the hardest working players on the team regardless of class. Clearly a bright, bright future.

That was when he was an early enrolled, should still be in HS, true freshman. I can't imagine what he has been able to accomplish under Marotti's watch.

Bright, bright future.