'06 OH RB DeLone Carter (2005 Ohio Mr. Football/Syracuse signee)

wadc45 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-10-2005, 08:53 AM

Copley (OH)

Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 190 pounds

2004 Offensive Stats: 324 carries, 2,556 yards, 28 TDs

Interested in Ohio State, Syracuse, and Wisconsin.

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Ohio RB Carter Receiving Offers

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Date: Jun 10, 2005

A player who hasn't been getting many recruiting headlines is running back DeLone Carter of Copley (Oh.) High School, but the 2,000-yard rusher is one of the very best backs in the state. He has received a handful of offers and is currently in the process of checking out some colleges.

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Running back DeLone Carter (5-10, 200) of Copley (Oh.) High School is one of the top running backs in the Buckeye State this year. Carter had a tremendous season in 2004 (2,556 yards, 28 touchdowns) and is starting to get heavy recruiting interest.

"He has been offered by Wisconsin and Syracuse and a few of the MAC schools," said Copley coach Dan Boarman.

Boarman said Carter has already been to Syracuse and is thinking of making a trip to Wisconsin.

"He went up to Syracuse last week with his parents," Boarman said. "He was really impressed with what he saw up there and they are doing a super job of recruiting him. He is talking about going up to Wisconsin and then stop by some of the MAC schools that have offered on the way back."

Carter also ran track for Copley, competing in the 100, 200, 110 m high hurdles and long jump. Boarman said that academics will not be a problem with Carter.

"Solid student," Boarman said of Carter. "Taking his ACT this week. I am not worried about it. His parents really stress the academics."

Recruiting is starting to heat up for Carter, so when will a decision come?

"I am not sure it will happen but I wouldn’t be surprised at him making his choice and verbaling before the season," Boarman said.

Carter himself told Bucknuts reporter Dave Biddle at the Ohio High School Football Guide photo shoot in late May that he does not know when he will make a decision.

“I’m not sure,” he said. “When that time comes, I’ll just know it I think.” Boarman said that Carter is the top player he has seen in his time of coaching.

"I have been doing this for about 30 years," Boarman said. "He is probably the best I have ever had.

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OSUBasketballJunkie · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2005, 01:21 PM

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6/17/05

Scout.com has posted 4 videos of Carter in action.

akronbuck · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2005, 02:46 PM

He had a great game in the playoffs against garfield(chris wells)

forgot how he finished in track but, in the paper during the season he seemed like he always won

OSUBasketballJunkie · #4 (**permalink**) 06-21-2005, 06:48 AM

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6/21/05

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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=0 width="98%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>By Chris Pool Midwest Recruiting Analyst
Date: Jun 20, 2005

Taking a closer look at the Midwest running back prospects, Ohio’s Chris Wells is not only the best in the region but the 6-foot-2, 230-pounder, from Akon (Garfield) is arguably the top ball-carrier in the entire nation. Wells has already decided that he’ll tote the rock in Columbus in the future by giving Ohio State his verbal commitment in February.
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Taking a closer look at the Midwest running back prospects, Ohio’s Chris Wells who’s not only the best in the region but the 6-foot-2, 230-pounder, from Akon (Garfield) is arguably the top ball-carrier in the entire nation. Wells has already decided that he’ll tote the rock in Columbus after high school by giving Ohio State his verbal commitment.

Notre Dame is the lucky recipient of verbal commitments from the #2 ranked Midwest tailback, James Aldridge and the Irish also have a pledge from the top fullback in the region, Luke Schmidt, of Jasper, Ind.,

The state of Illinois had the top running back in the region in 2004 and the Land of Lincoln has a couple of solid backs in ’05 as well. Deon Williams of Rockford (Guilford) and Mitchell Moore of Gurnee (Warren) is a couple of sensational difference makers. Here’s a look at the top Midwest running back prospects according to Scout.com

1. Chris Wells, 6-2, 230, 4.5, Akron (Ohio) Garfield
Committed to Ohio State…Is he the next Adrian Peterson?

2. James Aldridge, 6-1, 215, 4.4, Merrillville (Ind.)
Committed to Notre Dame…Aldridge can take over a game with his athleticism.

3. Luke Schmidt, 6-4, 230, 4.6, Jasper (Ind.)
Committed to Note Dame…Will likely move to fullback or tight end in South Bend.

4. Deon Williams, 6-2, 200, 4.5, Rockford (Ill.) Guilford
1,200 yards rushing and 100 tackles on defense. Super combo of power and speed.

5. Mitchell Moore, 6-0, 195, 4.5, Gurnee (Ill.) Warren
Physically what you want running backs to look like…1,700 yards rushing and 25 TD’s!

6. Lance Smith, 5-10, 190, 4.5, Warren (Ohio) Howland
Could move to defense in college but Smith has a knack for making the big play on offense.

7. Delone Carter, 5-10, 185, 4.4, Copley (Ohio)
Stock on the rise…super in the open field…great balance and vision

8. Jaious Singleton, 5-9, 195, 4.5, East St. Louis (Ill.) Senior
College recruiters comparing Singleton to former Illinois running back Rocky Harvey.

9. Anthony Bowman, 5-10, 160, 4.4, Detroit (MI) St. Martin De Porres
Super athlete that could play a few different positions in college…A threat every time he touches the ball.

10. Anthony Elzy, 5-10, 200, 4.5, Warren (Ohio) Kennedy
Lots of love from the ACC…Rushed for 30 TD’s as a junior.
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Carter is making a move up the ranks this summer, probably considered the #2 running back in Ohio at this point.

OSUBasketballJunkie · #5 (**permalink**) 07-07-2005, 06:28 AM

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7/6/05

Syracuse, Kentucky, and Wisconsin are his top three. Carter has offers from Kentucky, Wisconsin, Syracuse, Akron, Bowling Green, Kent State, Miami (OH).

wadc45 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2005, 02:07 PM

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Tuesday, August 09, 2005 Tim Rogers

Plain Dealer Reporter
Copley running back Delone Carter, who has an opportunity to become the school's all-time leading rusher and is regarded as one of the top running backs in Northeast Ohio, had made an oral commitment to attend Syracuse .

Carter, 5-9, 200 pounds, rushed for 2,556 yards and 28 touchdowns last year in helping the Indians compile a 10-3 record and reach the Division II regional finals.

Although he did not make it official until Monday, Carter said he was convinced Syracuse would be his choice when he made an unofficial visit in May.

"It was hard not to commit right then," Carter said. "The coaches were very honest, and they made me feel welcome. Plus, the school has a great tradition."

Carter, who played two seasons at Archbishop Hoban, said he narrowed his final choices to Syracuse, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Carter, who said he would probably major in business, needs approximately 2,500 yards to surpass Lloyd Garden as Copley's all-time leading rusher. If he reaches that goal, he will have accomplished it in two seasons. Garden played four.

Copley coach Dan Boarman said he expects Carter to carry the ball between 20 and 25 times a game this year.

"Delone is comfortable with that," said Boarman. "That is a lot of carries, especially over the course of a season."

To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:

trogers@plaind.com, 1-800-683-7348