10-14-2008, 11:35 AM
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Barnett heads strong Ohio DB class
 By Bill Conley
Scouts Inc.
Updated: October 14, 2008
Ohio traditionally attracts college recruiters from across the nation looking for tough linemen and physical linebackers. Periodically, a handful of skilled athletes will emerge in the Buckeye State and grab the attention of college football programs. The 2009 class is just one of those years, and the secondary is where much of the talent can be found.
Probably the most versatile of the safeties is Jamie Wood (Pickerington, Ohio/Central), a triple threat as a defensive back, special teams standout and offensive skilled athlete. Isaiah Bell (Youngstown, Ohio/Liberty) is the most physically-impressive safety in the state as he roams the secondary with his 210-pound frame and excellent ball skills. Tennessee-bound safety D.J. Hunter (Middletown, Ohio) could very well end up as a corner for the Volunteers due to his exceptional man-to-man coverage skills.
The defensive line position is also strong with Under Armour All-American DE Melvin Fellows (Cleveland/Garfield Heights) and DT John Simon (Youngstown, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney).
Top recruit
C.J. Barnett, cornerback
 Bucknuts.com
C.J. Barnett ranks as the nation's No. 5 cornerback prospect.
Northmont (Clayton, Ohio)
Verbal commitment: Ohio State
This future Buckeye is a smooth, fluid defensive back who is tall for a corner at 6-foot-1. He uses his long arms effectively in press coverage to jam and re-route receivers. He has transitional quickness and can run with wide outs stride for stride when playing man coverage.
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