tOSU Recruiting Discussion

[RobotParty]

Even if we sign no one else, these last two classes have made for a special two years in recruiting.

QB: Haskins, Martell
RB: McCall, Williams, Dobbins
H: Lindsey
WR: Victor
WR: Mack
WR: Grimes
TE: Hausmann, Hawkins, Farrell
T: Myers
T: Moretti, Cupp
G: Jordan
G: Davis, Gerald
C: Wohlabaugh
DE: Bosa
DE: Cooper, Young
DT: Barrow
DT: Garrett, Cage
SLB: Jones, White
WLB: Harrison, Simmons
MLB: Borland
CB: Fuller, Riep, Williamson
CB: Wade, Davis
FS: Okudah, Burns
SS: Pryor, Wint
P: Chrisman
K: Haubeil

 

[AuTX Buckeye]

Might want to put a pause on '17 recruiting at this point. I don't see more than a couple of pro-ready underclassmen on this roster.

given the GLUT of underclassmen.. some SO/JRs are going to have a very real conversation about PT after the season.

 

[RobotParty]

Might want to put a pause on '17 recruiting at this point. I don't see more than a couple of pro-ready underclassmen on this roster.

If they stay healthy, I think Lattimore, Hooker, Conley, McMillan, Lewis, Samuel and Brown are gone. Beyond that, between 5th year non-renewals, transfers, dismissals and injury retirements, 5-7 more spots will probably become available. That would put us at 18-20 spots. With Okudah in, that puts us at 17. I think you'll see Harris, one of Tufele/ Paschal and one of Browning/ Hines/ Bolden to round out the class.

 

[bukIpower]

Yeah we got some work to do to get this class in line... honestly I can see a few players staying between the group you just listed too.

Someone's going to have to go

 

[pnuts34]

given the GLUT of underclassmen.. some SO/JRs are going to have a very real conversation about PT after the season.

This is when the CFB game gets real because a coach like Urban is and will always recruit the best every year, and your spot won't be safe and isn't guaranteed based on seniority. There's a few guys in the classes that you've mentioned who have no real shot at PT outside of special teams with the classes being brought in.

 

[ant80]

Just saw on Bubba's thread that we are leading. It has been mentioned before that pursuit of Bolden and Okudah are not linked. If both end up committing to us and we end up taking both, does that mean we won't be able to take a LB (Browning)? And what does that mean for Akers?

Looking at the team right now, I anticipate maybe 3-4 early departures. This could increase slightly as the season progresses, but I'd be surprised to see a significant increase. Anyone have any more insights into this magic number and how this affects who we take?

 

[CFPBuckeye]

Just saw on Bubba's thread that we are leading. It has been mentioned before that pursuit of Bolden and Okudah are not linked. If both end up committing to us and we end up taking both, does that mean we won't be able to take a LB (Browning)? And what does that mean for Akers?

Looking at the team right now, I anticipate maybe 3-4 early departures. This could increase slightly as the season progresses, but I'd be surprised to see a significant increase. Anyone have any more insights into this magic number and how this affects who we take?

I don't know anything about anything but I would say Akers is probably trending as out (which is okay as long as we keep Dobbins and not a knock on Akers) although Urban should never be counted out on anyone until ink is dry. I am too lazy to look up the remaining scholly numbers right now but if Bolden and Okudah committing means one of the others are out (and not more than one,) Akers seems to be the one most likely headed in that direction, along with Browning the second most likely to be headed in that direction. This is with me already counting Lamont Wade as out. All of this is based on who I feel the Bucks have legitimate shots at and I could be missing someone there as well. But again, I don't know anything so can somebody please correct me or elaborate further?

 

[ShakerBuck]

If they stay healthy, I think Lattimore, Hooker, Conley, McMillan, Lewis, Samuel and Brown are gone. Beyond that, between 5th year non-renewals, transfers, dismissals and injury retirements, 5-7 more spots will probably become available. That would put us at 18-20 spots. With Okudah in, that puts us at 17. I think you'll see Harris, one of Tufele/ Paschal and one of Browning/ Hines/ Bolden to round out the class.

Brown? dont know about that one. is he creating seperation at college level?

 

[TampaBuckeyes]

I don't know anything about anything but I would say Akers is probably trending as out (which is okay as long as we keep Dobbins and not a knock on Akers) although Urban should never be counted out on anyone until ink is dry. I am too lazy to look up the remaining scholly numbers right now but if Bolden and Okudah committing means one of the others are out (and not more than one,) Akers seems to be the one most likely headed in that direction, along with Browning the second most likely to be headed in that direction. This is with me already counting Lamont Wade as out. All of this is based on who I feel the Bucks have legitimate shots at and I could be missing someone there as well. But again, I don't know anything so can somebody please correct me or elaborate further?

I think the magic number at this point is 20, could push to 21. That leave 3-4 spots. Looks like they will all be on D, but means we will NEED 2 RB next year.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

FWIW, Birm thinks OSU's number is 22

 

[ant80]

FWIW, Birm thinks OSU's number is 22

Would be awesome if true.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

I know this has been mentioned before but this year seems likely to have a relatively high number of players not on the 2 deep who may not be on the squad next year. I suspect there to be some honest evaluations of each players status.

 

[ScriptOhio]

HOW URBAN MEYER AND THE BUCKEYES DASHED THE TERPS' HOPES OF SECURING THE STATE'S TOP TALENT

A year ago, Randy Edsall and fans of the University of Maryland came up with a rather novel concept that involved keeping the state's top talent from heading elsewhere for college. It was nothing innovative and happens every year with a number of different schools. However, it's not an easy thing to accomplish when you're more known for success on the hardwood than the gridiron.

Thus #TheMovement was born. It was talked about on every Terrapin message board and commitments plastered it all over their various social media accounts. It was a little weird and seemed rather forced, but thanks to some early headway with the Class of 2017, #TheMovement kind of was becoming an actual thing.

The list of top 2016 prospects in Maryland was quite impressive, and at one point, it was looking like the Terps had a shot at landing nearly everyone in the top ten. One of the biggest reasons and hopes that this movement would come to fruition was the state's top quarterback, Potomac's Dwayne Haskins.

It was pretty much meant to be.

By now nearly everyone has likely seen the footage of a young Haskins frolicking around Ohio State's campus and tossing the football at the practice facilities. It was that early connection with the school and then head coach Jim Tressel that led many to believe Ohio State could be the ultimate destination for one of the nation's top signal-callers.

Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes seemed to make the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder a priority early on, but then came a bit of confusion as it pertained to quarterback targets and whether they preferred more of a true dual-threat or a precision passer with the ability to move around in the pocket.

This uncertainty came during a time that allowed for the Terps to really build their relationship with their unquestioned top target; not only at the position, but in the entire class. Offensive coordinator Mike Locksley did a fantastic job throughout the process and was identified as one of the determining factors when Haskins ultimately committed to the in-state Terps in May 2015.

The commitment from Haskins is when #TheMovement really got underway. Yes, other in-state products – including four-star linebacker Keandre Jones – had already made their intentions known, but it was a different story with Haskins. He played the most important position on the field, was well-known throughout the country, and was determined to lead the Terps' recruiting class to new heights.

Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...terps-hopes-of-securing-the-states-top-talent

 

[ScriptOhio]

OHIO STATE RECRUITING OUTLOOK – OFFENSIVE LINE

With only one senior on the offensive line this season in Pat Elflein, the Buckeyes are relatively young at this position moving forward. They should return four starters next season unless junior Billy Price decides to go to the NFL early. He has said that he would return for his senior season and take over the role at center left vacant by Elflein to improve his draft stock by proving he can play multiple positions on the line. The two young pups on the line this season have performed well in Michael Jordan and Isaiah Price, although the later struggled a bit in a few games during the Buckeye offensive slump. It is proof that the Buckeyes can and have been recruiting the right athletes at this position over the past few seasons as normally such young kids would not be developed enough to come in and play this soon. Jordan is the first true freshman to come in and start since Orlando Pace did it in 1993.

The 2017 class is highlighted by three very talented offensive lineman in Josh Myers, Jake Moretti and Wyatt Davis. Myers hails from Miamisburg, Ohio and is a 5-star recruit and the #1 overall prospect from the state of Ohio. He committed to the Buckeyes back in January of 2015, and is slated to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 7th, 2017 before enrolling at Ohio State in January. Jake Moretti is from Arvada, Colorado and committed to the Buckeyes back in July of 2015 over the home school Colorado Buffaloes. Morett is an offensive guard and is ranked as the 13th best in the nation, and the #2 overall prospect from the state of Colorado. And maybe the biggest surprise for the offensive line is Wyatt Davis from Bellflower, California. Davis had a June visit tour of Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State, and less than a week later decided to commit to the Buckeyes. Davis is the 6th best prospect out of the state of California and the number one offensive guard prospect in the country. All three of the Buckeye commitments rank inside the top 100 overall prospects in the nation according to 247Sports rankings.

Entire article: http://thesportsdaily.com/the-buckeye-battlecry/ohio-state-recruiting-outlook-offensive-line/

 

[pnuts34]

OHIO STATE RECRUITING OUTLOOK – OFFENSIVE LINE

With only one senior on the offensive line this season in Pat Elflein, the Buckeyes are relatively young at this position moving forward. They should return four starters next season unless junior Billy Price decides to go to the NFL early. He has said that he would return for his senior season and take over the role at center left vacant by Elflein to improve his draft stock by proving he can play multiple positions on the line. The two young pups on the line this season have performed well in Michael Jordan and Isaiah Price, although the later struggled a bit in a few games during the Buckeye offensive slump. It is proof that the Buckeyes can and have been recruiting the right athletes at this position over the past few seasons as normally such young kids would not be developed enough to come in and play this soon. Jordan is the first true freshman to come in and start since Orlando Pace did it in 1993.

The 2017 class is highlighted by three very talented offensive lineman in Josh Myers, Jake Moretti and Wyatt Davis. Myers hails from Miamisburg, Ohio and is a 5-star recruit and the #1 overall prospect from the state of Ohio. He committed to the Buckeyes back in January of 2015, and is slated to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 7th, 2017 before enrolling at Ohio State in January. Jake Moretti is from Arvada, Colorado and committed to the Buckeyes back in July of 2015 over the home school Colorado Buffaloes. Morett is an offensive guard and is ranked as the 13th best in the nation, and the #2 overall prospect from the state of Colorado. And maybe the biggest surprise for the offensive line is Wyatt Davis from Bellflower, California. Davis had a June visit tour of Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State, and less than a week later decided to commit to the Buckeyes. Davis is the 6th best prospect out of the state of California and the number one offensive guard prospect in the country. All three of the Buckeye commitments rank inside the top 100 overall prospects in the nation according to 247Sports rankings.

Entire article: http://thesportsdaily.com/the-buckeye-battlecry/ohio-state-recruiting-outlook-offensive-line/

Really like this article, and how it breaks down our current O line roster and the future. There are a number of guys that haven't seemed to pan out so far, and are risking getting passed up in a hurry. Its crazy how fast some of these careers are going, without a number of guys seeing meaningful minutes. Recruiting elite talent across the entire O line is a crux to this offense maintaining success. I'd say next to QB, prospects along the O line are the most important part of the offense.