I was thinking about the '25 class and all the departures we have from last years team. While the cupboards are far from bare, this class has a real opportunity for meaningful PT. My top 5 candidates for immediate PT outside Portal guys are (not overall potential, just guys that could contribute right away):
1. Riley Pettijohn - Dude is already built like a college LB and on top of immense talent, he has great instincts. This is not simply said because he is a 5*, there is an opportunity at LB for real minutes and I haven't been as excited about a LB commitment since McMillan.
2. Devin Sanchez - I know we are still loaded at CB but this kid is an unreal talent that will force his way onto the field. He has been locked in with the program and getting ready before he even publicly committed, so he has a jump to the learning curb on top of insane talent, size and a natural feel for the position.
3. Zion Grady - Looking back at DE depth beyond Curry/Jackson, the depth looks fairly sparse. Grady is a legit talent and built ready to come in if he puts in the work.
4. Lamar "Bo" Jackson - Insanely talented and with Judkins gone, the opportunity is there. Depends on his rehab from injury but we could see early PT here if he is in full form and can block.
5. Faheem Delane - You can't teach size and his athleticism at safety. Just kept kind of quiet in his recruitment but he is going to push our other safeties for PT that don't have the last name of Downs.
6. Honorable Mention: TSC has to be listed. If anything happens to Sayin, TSC could very likely be the next man up. Physically he is pretty much there and talent in droves. Has to get up to speed at the college level though, so I hope he gets at least a year to learn the ropes.
I did not list Portal guys, but probably should mention them in the current recruiting climate. Onianwa probably lands the LT spot and Daniels fights for the RT spot (I think a mix of Tegra, Montgomery and/or Siereveld will also fight for the spot). Klare will definitely play a ton at TE and may be the outright starter, but expect Bennett and Thurman to be out there a lot. Donaldson will play plenty, but SWD will push him for reps behind Peoples. George has a lot of promise at DE, but might need a year of an adjustment to OSU-caliber ball.
1. Riley Pettijohn - Dude is already built like a college LB and on top of immense talent, he has great instincts. This is not simply said because he is a 5*, there is an opportunity at LB for real minutes and I haven't been as excited about a LB commitment since McMillan.
2. Devin Sanchez - I know we are still loaded at CB but this kid is an unreal talent that will force his way onto the field. He has been locked in with the program and getting ready before he even publicly committed, so he has a jump to the learning curb on top of insane talent, size and a natural feel for the position.
3. Zion Grady - Looking back at DE depth beyond Curry/Jackson, the depth looks fairly sparse. Grady is a legit talent and built ready to come in if he puts in the work.
4. Lamar "Bo" Jackson - Insanely talented and with Judkins gone, the opportunity is there. Depends on his rehab from injury but we could see early PT here if he is in full form and can block.
5. Faheem Delane - You can't teach size and his athleticism at safety. Just kept kind of quiet in his recruitment but he is going to push our other safeties for PT that don't have the last name of Downs.
6. Honorable Mention: TSC has to be listed. If anything happens to Sayin, TSC could very likely be the next man up. Physically he is pretty much there and talent in droves. Has to get up to speed at the college level though, so I hope he gets at least a year to learn the ropes.
I did not list Portal guys, but probably should mention them in the current recruiting climate. Onianwa probably lands the LT spot and Daniels fights for the RT spot (I think a mix of Tegra, Montgomery and/or Siereveld will also fight for the spot). Klare will definitely play a ton at TE and may be the outright starter, but expect Bennett and Thurman to be out there a lot. Donaldson will play plenty, but SWD will push him for reps behind Peoples. George has a lot of promise at DE, but might need a year of an adjustment to OSU-caliber ball.
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