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With the way NFL championship weekend turned out and judging by the reports from the Senior Bowl, tOSU is about to go back to being NFL U
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Nick Vannett is a strong combine away from being this year's number one tight end
When you combine a 6'6, 260 lb athlete with blocking ability and hands, you get Nick Vannett.
While Braxton Miller's Ohio State career was one filled with twists and turns, Nick Vannett's actually progressed more closely to a plan. A four-star recruit out of Westerville, OH, Vannett was one of the few members of the 2015 Buckeyes to have been recruited by Jim Tressel.
Well, we know how the Tressel-era ended, but when you have a 6'6, 260 lb athletic tight end like Vannett, most coaches are going to be okay with keeping that skill set on the roster. It took Vannett no time at all to exhibit that this skill set was one worth playing, as after redshirting his 2011 freshman campaign, Vannett quickly became a staple in the Ohio State offense, playing in 25 of 26 games in his 2012 and 2013 campaigns.
You might remember that prior to Ohio State's 2014 season, Buckeyes' tight end Jeff Heuerman was being hyped as the best Urban Meyer tight end since at Florida. Don't get me wrong, Heuerman was fantastic his senior season (and played through some tough injuries). But when it was all said and done, it was Nick Vannett who surged to the forefront of the tight end position by leading all Buckeyes' tight ends in receptions, yards and touchdowns.
Perhaps Vannett's finest game as a Buckeye came against Michigan in 2014. Never one to blow up the stat sheet, Vannett's two catches for 28 yards may not seem like much, but it was the particular two catches and a particular block that made Vannett so effective this game. His first catch was a short wide open touchdown in the red zone, and his second was a lovely 22 yard catch and run that saw Ohio State wide receiver Corey Smith nearly behead a Wolverine defender.
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Strengths: Blocking ability, athleticism, size
In this age of football, tight ends have seemingly gone backwards in terms of their capabilities upon leaving college. With the spread offense replacing the two tight end/power running of the past, less and less tight ends enter college ready to block actual NFL defensive linemen and linebackers. It's hard to blame this all on the tight ends, as they spend most of their time in college split out in the slot instead of inside the box.
Luckily for Vannett, no scouts will question his ability to make impact blocks in the running game, as Ezekiel Elliott's first of four touchdowns against Oregon in the 2014 National Championship game demonstrated.
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Entire article: http://www.landgrantholyland.com/20...annett-2016-nfl-draft-profile-scouting-report
When you combine a 6'6, 260 lb athlete with blocking ability and hands, you get Nick Vannett.
While Braxton Miller's Ohio State career was one filled with twists and turns, Nick Vannett's actually progressed more closely to a plan. A four-star recruit out of Westerville, OH, Vannett was one of the few members of the 2015 Buckeyes to have been recruited by Jim Tressel.
Well, we know how the Tressel-era ended, but when you have a 6'6, 260 lb athletic tight end like Vannett, most coaches are going to be okay with keeping that skill set on the roster. It took Vannett no time at all to exhibit that this skill set was one worth playing, as after redshirting his 2011 freshman campaign, Vannett quickly became a staple in the Ohio State offense, playing in 25 of 26 games in his 2012 and 2013 campaigns.
You might remember that prior to Ohio State's 2014 season, Buckeyes' tight end Jeff Heuerman was being hyped as the best Urban Meyer tight end since at Florida. Don't get me wrong, Heuerman was fantastic his senior season (and played through some tough injuries). But when it was all said and done, it was Nick Vannett who surged to the forefront of the tight end position by leading all Buckeyes' tight ends in receptions, yards and touchdowns.
Perhaps Vannett's finest game as a Buckeye came against Michigan in 2014. Never one to blow up the stat sheet, Vannett's two catches for 28 yards may not seem like much, but it was the particular two catches and a particular block that made Vannett so effective this game. His first catch was a short wide open touchdown in the red zone, and his second was a lovely 22 yard catch and run that saw Ohio State wide receiver Corey Smith nearly behead a Wolverine defender.
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Strengths: Blocking ability, athleticism, size
In this age of football, tight ends have seemingly gone backwards in terms of their capabilities upon leaving college. With the spread offense replacing the two tight end/power running of the past, less and less tight ends enter college ready to block actual NFL defensive linemen and linebackers. It's hard to blame this all on the tight ends, as they spend most of their time in college split out in the slot instead of inside the box.
Luckily for Vannett, no scouts will question his ability to make impact blocks in the running game, as Ezekiel Elliott's first of four touchdowns against Oregon in the 2014 National Championship game demonstrated.
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Entire article: http://www.landgrantholyland.com/20...annett-2016-nfl-draft-profile-scouting-report
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Man, one guy I truly wish we had gotten the ball more. There were a ton of weapons on this offense but to mostly ignore what will probably the #1 TE taken in this draft is criminal. 2015 Do over please. 
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Looking at a rotation TE. Should be able to take over the no 2 spot pretty quick and get in there for 20 snaps a game.
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Great value pick for Seattle. TEs are usually scarce in the first 2 rounds but can do some damage and I think they'll find he can be a lot more than just a glorified OL once practices start.
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WHAT NFL TEAMS ARE SAYING ABOUT OHIO STATE'S NON-FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS FOLLOWING MINICAMP
Last week, we took a trip around the NFL circuit to see what teams were saying about Ohio State's five first-round draft picks following the conclusion of league minicamps. The results, as expected, were fairly positive as each player figures to make an impact as a rookie.
But, as you're well-aware, the 2016 NFL Draft was a historic night for the Buckeyes as they had seven additional players selected after the first round. There's a strong chance some of those picks are high-impact rookies, as well.
Here are some things NFL teams are saying about the former Ohio State players they recently selected in the NFL Draft:
NICK VANNETT — SEATTLE SEAHAWKS TIGHT END
“He has surprised us, We knew that he could catch the ball and all that, but he’s a very natural catcher. He shows the savvy and instincts that you hope a guy has," Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said recently, via The Seattle Times. "I know (quarterback) Russell (Wilson) has really clicked into him. He picked up on it and has already shown trust and working the ball his way. He’s exceeded our expectations a little bit in only a positive, great way for us.’’
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...on-first-round-draft-picks-following-minicamp
Last week, we took a trip around the NFL circuit to see what teams were saying about Ohio State's five first-round draft picks following the conclusion of league minicamps. The results, as expected, were fairly positive as each player figures to make an impact as a rookie.
But, as you're well-aware, the 2016 NFL Draft was a historic night for the Buckeyes as they had seven additional players selected after the first round. There's a strong chance some of those picks are high-impact rookies, as well.
Here are some things NFL teams are saying about the former Ohio State players they recently selected in the NFL Draft:
NICK VANNETT — SEATTLE SEAHAWKS TIGHT END
“He has surprised us, We knew that he could catch the ball and all that, but he’s a very natural catcher. He shows the savvy and instincts that you hope a guy has," Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said recently, via The Seattle Times. "I know (quarterback) Russell (Wilson) has really clicked into him. He picked up on it and has already shown trust and working the ball his way. He’s exceeded our expectations a little bit in only a positive, great way for us.’’
Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...on-first-round-draft-picks-following-minicamp
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