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WR Ray Small (official thread)

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kc286496;1625049; said:
It won't affect his draft status for the simple reason that he is not an NFL caliber player. In four years, he has 659 receiving yards. I love OSU football; but let's not be delusional about what NFL talent really looks like.
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Agreed, he would be very fortunate to get drafted in the 7th without the off the field stuff.
 
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Small, Rose try to raise draft stock
Saturday, March 13, 2010
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

The issues with Ray Small and Rob Rose have never been about athletic ability, and yesterday was a reminder of that.

They ended their Ohio State football career on a sour note, suspended from the Rose Bowl for an undisclosed violation of team rules. Both had earlier transgressions, as well, including academic struggles.

But yesterday was the school's pro day, when NFL teams show up to gauge whether any of OSU's departing players deserve to be paid professionals.

Rose and Small appeared to make a strong case for themselves.

Rose, a 290-pound defensive lineman, reported times of 4.76 or 4.79 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Small, a receiver and punt returner, said he heard times ranging from 4.42 to 4.5.

Rose said both realized that, with their checkered backgrounds, this was going to be a big day for them.

"Yeah, we had jitters," Rose said. "I spent the night over at (Small's) house last night. I couldn't sleep; he came to my room early this morning, wanted to talk to me about it.

"Coming in (to OSU), I would've thought that the door would've been bigger for me and Ray, because we were so highly recruited. But things happen - God has a plan for everybody."

Small said every team official he met with asked him about his off-field history.

"I'm not perfect," he said. "It's just that (because) I made a mistake before, that anytime I do make a mistake, it's more brighter than anybody else's mistake. I'm not perfect. I will make mistakes, but it won't be the same mistakes."

Rose and Small likely won't be drafted, but will hope to sign as free agents.
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Small, Rose try to raise draft stock | BuckeyeXtra

Small, Rose take part: Receiver Ray Small and defensive tackle Rob Rose, both of Cleveland Glenville High, participated. They were suspended from playing in the Rose Bowl because of team violations. Unofficially, Small was timed in one 40 in 4.42. Rose, 6-5 and 290, ran in the 4.8s.
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Ohio State's Thaddeus Gibson gives solid performance at pro day workouts | cleveland.com

Ray Small said his workout went pretty well. He ran a 4.42 initially and then followed that up with a 4.5. He's been working out two times per day, six days per week up in Cleveland. Carolina, New Orleans, the New York Giants, Cleveland and Tampa Bay have talked to him. He has a workout scheduled with the Browns. When asked where he'd like to go, he said emphatically "Somewhere hot!", then also noted that he wouldn't be skipping his Cleveland workout
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WR (5): Bernard Berrian, Taye Biddle, Marquis Hamilton, Percy Harvin, Jaymar Johnson, Greg Lewis, Aaron Rhea, Sidney Rice, Ray Small, Kelton Tindal

The front line guys?Berrian, Rice, Percy, and Lewis are really no surprise. But with the switch of Reynaud to RB, a position opens up for the 5th WR spot. If Reynaud makes the team as a RB, I am going to assume he also returns as the incumbent punt returner. But if Reynaud cannot make the switch, Ray Small, from?wait for it?THE Ohio State University, has a legitimate chance to make the team as the 5th receiver and punt returner. And if I can take my Scarlet colored glasses off for a minute?okay, I can?t?but seriously, Small is the Nuke LaLoosh of all 2010 draft eligible players. He has a million dollar talent with a five cent head. If he can grow up, he can make this team. If Reynaud cannot pick up the RB position, a door opens for Small. This isn?t meant to trash Jaymar Johnson, but he hasn?t done much of anything to stand out, so I feel he?s very vulnerable to lose his spot to a training camp invitee.
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Ridiculously Early Look at 53 Man Roster - Daily Norseman
 
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No Small feat
Posted by Judd Zulgad
Last update: August 11, 2010

MANKATO -- Ray Small is listed as being 5-foot-11 on the Vikings roster, which might be generous. But the rookie free agent from Ohio State towered above several of his teammates on Wednesday morning during one play in practice.

Third-string quarterback Joe Webb threw a Hail Mary pass into the corner of the end zone in team drills that Small came down with as he was surrounded by five defenders. "Every time I go out there I try to prove myself and that's what it's about," Small said afterward.

Asked about the technique of out-jumping bigger players, Small said: "It's all about judgement. No matter how big you are or how tall you are it's whoever can judge the ball the best."

Small finished his career at Ohio State with 61 receptions for 659 yards and three touchdowns. What also caught the Vikings' eye was the fact Small averaged 21.0 yards on punt returns and ranked in the NCAA's top-10 in punt return average as a junior, scoring on an 80-yard return against Ohio.

The Vikings punt return job appears to be wide open and Small knows he has a chance to stick on the 53-man roster because of that. "We've got a lot of great receivers, and not to say that I'm not a great receiver myself, but I kind of came in and specialized on punt or special teams in general," he said.

While Small's size probably played a role in him not being drafted, his past didn't help him either. He was suspended in 2008 by Ohio State coach Jim Tressel for violations of team rules. Then last season he was suspended by Tressel for the Rose Bowl for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
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No Small feat | StarTribune.com
 
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Searching for niche while avoiding ditch
Rookie Ray Small navigated problems in college but hopes to land a spot with the Vikings.
By JUDD ZULGAD, Star Tribune
Last update: August 13, 2010

MANKATO - Ray Small finished his career at Ohio State having been part of a program that won the Big Ten title in each of his four seasons. But he had two strikes against him going into the 2010 NFL draft.

The first was size. He's listed at 5-11, 180 pounds, but that might be generous. The second was Small's r?sum?. He was suspended twice during his time with the Buckeyes.

"College was kind of hard for me and as a man I messed up a couple of times," Small said. "I got myself back up. That's probably why I wasn't drafted."

The Vikings were satisfied enough after investigating to sign him as a free agent. Small's receiving numbers at Ohio State -- he had 61 catches for 659 yards and three touchdowns -- weren't showy, but his success on punt returns (21-yard average) certainly was significant.

That job appears to be wide open and Small has been trying to make a positive impression. "We've got a lot of great receivers -- and not to say that I'm not a great receiver myself -- but I kind of came in and specialized on punt or special teams in general," Small said.
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Searching for niche while avoiding ditch | StarTribune.com
 
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