Who Are Your Top Players for 2008? (merged)

[dozerbuck]

This thread is about the Top 25 in Ohio....but Im not to sure I agree with AJ Green as top in the nation.....to early to call

[unionfutura]

This is a poor list. Hale isn't the best player in Western PA, much less all of it (as he's the only one on this list), Illinois is loaded next year. Michigan has at least four big time prospects, including the top corner.

This list only includes one defensive back, when everyone in the world has been saying the strength of next years class is OL and DB. Pffft.

[BuckeyeSoldier]

only 5 players from the union is telling.

[crazybuckfan40]

Well we all know that Rivals doesnt pay any attention to the midwest...

[BuckeyeFan05]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeSoldier

only 5 players from the union is telling.

It's actually only 3, Virginia is in the South. Rivals is starting to become ridiculous about the bias to the South, it is hard to even look at their rankings.

[buckeye4ever21]

Where's Terrelle Pryor at? He's gotta be in the top 30

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by buckeye4ever21

Where's Terrelle Pryor at? He's gotta be in the top 30

I believe that is who Union was talking about when he was talking about Western PA...

[BuckeyeSoldier]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeFan05

It's actually only 3, Virginia is in the South. Rivals is starting to become ridiculous about the bias to the South, it is hard to even look at their rankings.

I was counting Ill, PA, CAL x3

[tsteele316]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeSoldier

I was counting Ill, PA, CAL x3

Cali doesn't fit into the mix as it doesn't really fall into the "north" category despite its geographical boundries.

[BuckeyeSoldier]

well those 5 fall under not from states who are getting southern speed felatio

[tsteele316]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeSoldier

well those 5 fall under not from states who are getting southern speed felatio

Cali gets its own left coast hand job, don't worry.

[RB07OSU]

Well the only guys who I think would be in the top 3 from Ohio would likely be Torrence and Adams. Possibly McCarthy. Adams not being in there is a joke though. Cissoko from MI should be on that list at CB(who union mentioned). The list is premature though and there is still a lot of talent to be seen.

[WoodyWorshiper]

I've only seen 2 kids play that have been "listed" so far.

Nic DiLillo is a beast. Easily a top 25 in Ohio next year. Bit, strong, and athletic. Also is a helluva basketball player. Local word is he commits on the spot if offered by the Buckeyes.

Bart Tanski fits perfectly into Trivisonno's spread offense at Mentor. Problem is, he's undersized and may be more of a product of the system. He's gonna put up nice numbers, but he's not as talented as Thom Abbott a few years back who I believe walked-on at Ashland.

[cbus2005]

I posted this somewhere else. It's just my uneducated opinions, but from what I've read and seen, here is my slightly biased top 10 players in the nation.


1. QB Terrell Pryor IMO, he's as good if not a better player in highschool than Vince Young was. I think he's identical athletically, but has bettter mechanics as a passer at this point. Either way, he's a complete stud.
2. WR Aj Greene Some say Kenny Tate is the best receiver in the nation, but Aj Greene has almost identical measurables, plus much better production. I don't think I've seen a highschool wide receiver highlight reel better than his. Go look it up on Youtube.. He's Calvin Johnson x2.
3. DB Will Hill Some say he's the best player out of New Jersey in 10 years. Thats enough for him to be top 5 in my opinion. Fast, big, hits hard. Better prospect than Myron Rolle.
4. WR Kenny Tate Freak Athlete who can do everything. Big, fast, physical...everything you want in a receiver.
5. RB Darrell Scott I don't know a ton about Scott, but apparently he's the best runningback in california in a standout year for California runningbacks. Supposedly a stud.
6. DE/DT Daquan Bowers Reminds me a lot of Rob Rose, except more developed at this point. Only difference is he's likely a defensive tackle.
7. CB Boubacar Cissoko I think he would compare very favorably to Deangelo Hall. Has completely torn up every camp and combine he's been too despite his short stature. Fast, awesome hips and really just shuts receivers down.
8. RB/LB Devoe Torrence I might be alone in thinking this, but I think he's the best player in Ohio. He'll either be a star runningback or linebacker. Everyone who saw him play last year came away saying he was the best player in Ohio regardless of class. He's 6'2, 220, and damn fast. Will fill out to around 250 while keeping his speed if he decides to play linebacker. Easily the best runningback in Ohio next year as well.
9. OT Mike Adams This one is hard to tell. You could really throw in Brewster, Long, Shugarts, or Josh Jenkins here, but I went with Adams since I think he has the best combination of upside and highschool domination out of the 2008 linemen. Although I wouldnt really put any of them much higher than the other. They're all elite status players, and could all be top 10.
10. DB Patrick Johnson Don't know a ton about him, but he's supposedly an elite cornerback prospect with size speed, and good competition.

[wadc45]

cbus, I moved your post here...this is the thread for posting lists for 2008...let's keep the Rivals and Scout Top 100 lists for just that.