WR Michael "Cantguardmike" Thomas (B1G Champion, National Champion, Pro Bowl, All-Pro, 2019 OPOY)

[GeorgiaBuck2]

I think he is on campus.

 

[kn1f3party]

so he is not on campus yet? because i believe cordale is

I saw a twitter update from him that said something to the effect of being in Columbus and not being allowed to return home until he is at the "top" (depth chart?).

 

[SCBuck13]

I think he is on campus.

He's here. I passed him on the way to class today.

 

[maximumblitz]

How fast is he? I haven't been able to dig the number up on the internet.

 

[buchtelgrad04]

How fast is he? I haven't been able to dig the number up on the internet.

Fast enough for an OSU offer.

 

[bucknut502]

Fast enough for an OSU offer.

So a 4.85 WR?

 

[GeorgiaBuck2]

We will play faster next year. I have no doubt in my mind Urban will whip them into shape, and will take advantage of the skilled ballers that we have on this team.

 

[thatBuckeyeguy]

I do know they implemented a core speed training into their regimen down at florida that seemed to do pretty well obviously and #Im sure we will see that here as well.

 

[wadc45]

First Marotti will team them how to run. You'd be surprised how many of these kids show up with poor form. Butch Reynolds was amazing at making kids faster simply by changing their running style. I've heard similar things about Marotti's program...kids will get faster by learning how to waste less energy. I think Thomas will be a 4.6-4.7 which is plenty fast if you are a good route runner.

 

[Jdadams01]

First Marotti will team them how to run. You'd be surprised how many of these kids show up with poor form. Butch Reynolds was amazing at making kids faster simply by changing their running style. I've heard similar things about Marotti's program...kids will get faster by learning how to waste less energy. I think Thomas will be a 4.6-4.7 which is plenty fast if you are a good route runner.

That's the key. With his size and athleticism, he'll be plenty fast if his routes are correct. Good route running will get you separation plenty, and in that case a 4.6 runner can do real damage. Jerry Rice is the perfect example.

 

[pnuts34]

Do we really need this kid fast, as much as we need him to consistently catch the ball? Id be fine if he never broke away from dbs, as long as he can go up and make a good catch in coverage and move the chains. Keyshawn wasn't a burner, but he could snatch the ball out of the air consistently

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

With the cornerbacks calling him the best WR so far in spring practice, I think we got ourselves quite a steal...

 

[buckeyes_rock]

Heck of a spring game! Welcome to Buckeye Nation Mr Thomas! Reminds me a little of another highly productive #83 from long ago. :)

 

[OH10]

Crossing patterns, back-shoulder plays, fade routes. The only thing he didn't do was catch a bomb.

 

[ysubuck]

Beware the Spring Game phenom!!!