2008 Rivals/Scout/etc. National & Regional Rankings

[EastSide]

They have stopped giving Lamaar the love on the rankings. For what reason? He be looking real good from what I been readin.


I also like where Jenkins is.

[RB07OSU]

I find Patchan's high rating baffling...I like Brewster, Kalil, Adams, Jenkins, Tyron Smith, Shugarts, Love, Good, and Nix better. I know he has a lot of upside but I think he is a lower top 100 player. However, being uncommited probably helps quite a bit.

[wadc45]

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - New four-stars revealed in position rankings

Defensive/athletes/special teams position rankings:

Nate Williams is the #7 WDE.

Shayne Hale is the #3 SDE.
Robert Quinn is the #7 SDE.
Willie Mobley is the #10 SDE.
Quinton Coples is the #17 SDE.

Garrett Goebel is the #4 DT.
Brandon Thompson is the #7 DT.

Etienne Sabino is the #1 ILB.
Andrew Sweat is the #6 ILB.

Charles Whitlock is the #10 CB.
Brandon Harris is the #14 CB.
Travis Howard is the #39 CB.

Lamaar Thomas is the #5 ATH.
Devoe Torrence is the #6 ATH.

Ben Buchanan is the #3 K.

All defensive/athlete/special teams prospects listed are 4-stars except Howard and Buchanan (both 3-stars).

Again, combine that with the offensive position rankings:

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Several make moves in position rankings

Terrelle Pryor is still the #1 dual-threat QB.

Devier Posey is the #3 WR.
Michael Floyd is the #11 WR.
Josh Jarboe is the #18 WR.
Kenny Tate is the #19 WR.
Cordale Scott is the #28 WR.

Jake Stoneburner is the #5 TE.
Nic DiLillo is the #27 TE.

Mike Brewster is the #2 OT.
J.B. Shugarts is the #10 OT.
Mike Adams is the #12 OT.

Josh Jenkins is the #4 OG.

Pryor, Posey and Brewster are 5-stars. DiLillo is 3-stars. All other offensive prospects listed are 4-stars.

As bad as Rivals rankings are this year that would still be a heck of a class by anyone's standards...

Scout.com: Updated Midwest 100

Of note to OSU fans:

#1 Mike Adams
#4 Michael Floyd
#5 Devier Posey
#7 Devoe Torrence
#8 Garrett Goebel
#9 Jake Stoneburner
#23 Nathan Williams
#26 Willie Mobley
#38 Cordale Scott
#39 Nic DiLillo

Also of note:

#2 Kyle Rudolph
#3 Boubacar Cissoko
#6 Steven Filer
#12 Kevin Koger
#13 Dan McCarthy
#14 Michael Shaw
#15 Mike Zordich
#17 Fred Smith
#20 Brandon Moore
#24 Elliot Mealer
#27 Brandon Beachum
#29 Zebrie Sanders
#30 Steve Gardiner
#43 D.J. Woods

[wadc45]

Scout.com: Updated Southwest Top 100

Of note:

#5 J.B. Shugarts

It will be fun to say OSU landed the best OL in Florida, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia...

[wadc45]

Scout.com - West 150

Scout.com - Midlands 50

[BuckeyeIII]

Originally Posted by SNIPER26

....until he came back and put up almost 600 yards in the past 2 games. His first game back he went for 18-272-6. Tyron Smith a little on the smallish side for an OT, but I suppose he'll grow into it. I honestly think Mike Brewster is the #1 OT in the country in the year and you guys are lucky to have him. He's so good. McGuffie not being in the top 100 is a little weird, but I assume his injury had something do with that.

I don't know if Terrelle Pryor is the clear-cut #1 everyone says he is (No, not because he's an OSU lean). I'd probably put him at #2, but that Julio Jones kid is unreal. Great size, speed, unreal leaping ability. Can't go wrong with either player, just my opinion. Jones is a much more polished player but Pryor's upside is ridiculous.

But it would be great to have a 5 star QB like that. We're in the need of a QB as well. Boeckman only has 1 year left, I don't know if Robbie can lead the team, Henton may be the future of the Buckeyes, but to be safe, picking Pryor would be great for OSU.

[wadc45]

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Several earn way into Rivals100

Updated top 100...of note (previous ranking):

#1 Terrelle Pryor (1)
#8 Michael Brewster (8)
#23 Devier Posey (27)
#32 Lamaar Thomas (34)
#45 Devoe Torrence (37)
#47 Etienne Sabino (83)
#53 Shayne Hale (20)
#58 Garrett Goebel (74)
#77 Jake Stoneburner (93)
#82 J.B. Shugarts (82)
#84 Mike Adams (101)

Buckeye commits moving up? What's this nonsense?

Mike Adams of Dublin (Ohio) Coffman has been one of the most heavily debated players in the nation in this recruiting cycle. He has been a borderline Rivals100 prospect throughout the early stages of the process. However, this season he has been one of the most dominating offensive tackle prospects.

Adams, who has committed to Ohio State, moves from No. 101 in the nation to No. 84 – and could climb higher.

"Mike Adams is extremely athletic for a big man," Every said. "I saw him running backward on a screen, then spin around and block someone. Most skilled athletes can't do that. He's definitely stepped up his game as a senior, and he's proven to all of us that he's one of the nation's elite offensive tackle prospects."

Brandon Harris and Michael Shaw also jumped into the top 100 while Josh Jenkins dropped out...

[RB07OSU]

I like these rankings (especially as a Bukeye fan). Torrence's drop is understandable even though he still ran well. Patchan is still way high, Bradham is too, and Brown is too low. They are just going nuts on Florida cool-aid because Futch is a great player but should around 80-100 imo. Marcus Robinson is well rated though and I think he is a ton better than Bradham. Not sure what they are smoking with DJ Monroe. I definetly agree with Burton Scott getting his 5th star as well. Sounds as if Every would have rated Adams in the top 5 OL in the country if he had the choice. If Burton will put his pride aside then Adams will be a 5 star. Thomas isn't far away from a 5th star and a trip to an AA game would likely help his cause a lot. Glad to see Micheal in the top 100.

[lilnape26]

Mike Adams - "The Big Dancing Bear"

[EastSide]

#1 Terrelle Pryor (1)
#8 Michael Brewster (8)
#23 Devier Posey (27)
#32 Lamaar Thomas (34)
#45 Devoe Torrence (37)
#47 Etienne Sabino (83)
#53 Shayne Hale (20)
#58 Garrett Goebel (74)
#77 Jake Stoneburner (93)
#82 J.B. Shugarts (82)
#84 Mike Adams (101)

Pretty impressive. Has this ever happened...I mean we gained 83 positions. SWEEET!

[westbuck04]

New Rivals 250:

Rivals.com Prospect Rankings

No Andrew Sweat???

[wadc45]

Thanks westbuck...here is our link to the old rankings:

2008 Rivals/Scout/etc. National & Regional Rankings

#1 Terrelle Pryor
#8 Michael Brewster
#20 Shayne Hale
#27 Devier Posey
#34 Lamaar Thomas
#37 Devoe Torrence
#74 Garrett Goebel
#82 J.B. Shugarts
#83 Etienne Sabino
#93 Jake Stoneburner
#101 Mike Adams
#110 Josh Jenkins
#115 Brandon Thompson
#141 Kenny Tate
#142 Andrew Sweat
#159 Willie Mobley
#173 Nathan Williams
#200 Cordale Scott

And here are the new rankings:

#1 Terrelle Pryor
#8 Michael Brewster
#23 Devier Posey
#32 Lamaar Thomas
#45 Devoe Torrence
#47 Etienne Sabino
#53 Shayne Hale
#58 Garrett Goebel
#77 Jake Stoneburner
#82 J.B. Shugarts
#84 Mike Adams
#102 Josh Jenkins
#110 Brandon Thompson
#149 Nathan Williams
#157 Ben Jones
#167 Willie Mobley
#217 Cordale Scott

No Sweat and no Tate...

[crazybuckfan40]

Players of Note:

102. Josh Jenkins
110. Brandon Thompson
149. Nathan Williams
167. Willie Mobley
217. Cordale Scott

[crazybuckfan40]

Beat me by a minute...

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by westbuck04

New Rivals 250:

Rivals.com Prospect Rankings

No Andrew Sweat???

Had to make make room for all that (southern) talent :

New to the Rivals250 Here is a look at the prospects jumping into the Rivals250: RankPlayerHometown111Davon JohnsonMiami, Fla.155Sean SpenceMiami, Fla.157Benjamin JonesMiami, Fla.170Tony JerodDeSoto, Texas174Dan McCarthyYoungstown, Ohio177Brandon WashingtonMiami, Fla.181Johnathan FranklinLos Angeles, Calif.194Markelle MartinWichita Falls, Texas199Jacory HarrisMiami, Fla.203Frankie Hammond Jr.Hallandale, Fla.206British FootmanTallahassee, Fla.207Chaz SuttonSavannah, Ga.219Jabaris LittleTallahassee, Fla.235Jeff DempsGroveland, Fla.238Bobby MassieLynchburg, Va.240Everett DawkinsDuncan, S.C.244Cameron SaddlerMonroeville, Pa.246James HannaFlower Mound, TexasComplete Rivals250