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Originally Posted by wadc45

William Gholston - College Football Recruiting 2010 - ESPN



To answer the question, I have no idea why OSU hasn't offered. They obviously have Moore and Durham as potential DEs (and possibly Baldwin) and must rate them higher for their scheme than Gholston.

From the film I've seen, Moore shows the most promise at TE/FB. As of last football season, he was a much more gifted blocker than he was a block-shedder. Athletically, I see him at a middle ground between Brandon Smith and Kevin Koger, with the potential to play TE, FB or DE.

Durham does not have overly impressive speed, but he has very good acceleration and is an exceptional block-shedder. If I had to guess, I would say that he ends up playing a role similar to the one Nathan Williams currently plays. Williams is slightly bigger and faster, but Durham gets off blocks better.

As for Gholston, he has great size, good quickness and a good sense of the game from a LB's position. He's articulate in interviews and seems to desire constant progression as an athlete. He hits hard and makes the extra effort to get the tackle. Despite the concerns over his height, I'd be willing to bet he could play MLB, SLB, SSDE, Viper/LEO or TE at OSU and do a fine job. I share a similar sentiment with wad regarding his lack of an OSU offer---it is astounding. I would love to see what Gholston could do for Ohio State.