'09 OH DL Nate Cadogan (Penn State Verbal)

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by gracelhink

According to the BN$ article Nate has been impressed by the inerest of TOSU. I presumed the coaches were thinking of him on the DL.
No inside info here but speculating on the BGriff, . . .
Is Cadogan a candidate for a TE scholie?
OT just a moment. Looking at Ballard, Smith, Nichol, and DeLillo, suggest some measurables/skills prized by TOSU coaches--Blocking ability, Frame, Hands, Vertical and Speed.
Also the strong interest last year in pursuing Koger, passing on Moore, lead me to speculate that frame and blocking ability are a high priority for TE targets.
From Nate's bio:
Blocking experience/ability? Check.
Huge frame? Check.
Hands? Not sure.
Vertical/Speed? No VJ or 40 times listed on Rivals or Scout profile.

I would say not. I just watched his film over on Rivals and I wasn't that impressed. Poor first step, not very athletic, and pretty slow. That is at DE and I say there is no way he plays TE...I agree with Wad that he eats up blockers and he is indeed huge, so he could possibly be an OSU caliber DT, but I personally don't see it. Maybe tackle since he has the size? Aside from all that he seems like a great person in his AMP interview.

[alpo]

So then, does he get an offer, in your opinion?

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by alpo

So then, does he get an offer, in your opinion?

IMO I don't think he gets one but I think it depends on how he projects at DT.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

3/27

From BWI...talks about focusing on school and track. Has an official offer from UC and has been told to expect one by Northwestern and PSU. Will attend spring games at OSU and PSU.

[gbearbuck]

why doesn't Tressel go after the top instate OL??

[BGriffBuckeye]

Looks like Mewhort and Linsley and Hall are the top guys on their board... since they have offers and all.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by BGriffBuckeye

Looks like Mewhort and Linsley and Hall are the top guys on their board... since they have offers and all.

I think it was a crack on good ole computerbuck...

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

I think it was a crack on good ole computerbuck...

Longtimer.

[CleveBucks]

Originally Posted by wadc45

Will attend spring games at OSU and PSU.

They're actually on the same day. Must have SEC speed.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by CleveBucks

They're actually on the same day. Must have SEC speed.

Obviously Nate doesn't realize that...

[BuckTwenty]

ScoutingOhio

4/04

Free video of Nate playing DE and TE this past year.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

6/3

From BWI...says he was about to commit to PSU when Purdue offered and he will now take a quick trip to see Purdue before making a decision.

[wadc45]

BN $

6/8

Camped at OSU this weekend. Says his three best offers are Penn State, Purdue and Cincinnati. Visiting Purdue next weekend and then will likely decide.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

6/30

From BWI...visiting PSU on Thursday and will stay for at least a week. Says he will likely decide between PSU and Purdue and could be ready to decide after his visit.

[jazzman]

It seems like Nate has all but decided to go to Penn State according to this post on the BN freeboard by Bill Kurelic.

Personally, I am very happy for him, and it is good to see top notch talent from Ohio ending up in top programs in the country. I wish Nate all the very best!