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Orton commits to Purdue

http://www.indystar.com/articles/3/181203-2373-036.html

Another Orton for Purdue


September 24, 2004


Greg Orton, a 6-3, 190-pound wide receiver from Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio, made an oral commitment to play for Purdue.

He is not related to Purdue senior quarterback Kyle Orton, who completes his eligibility at the end of this season.

Orton has caught 26 passes for 340 yards through four games this season and ranks as the 48th-best receiver prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.

Orton is the sixth member of the 2005 recruiting class to make an oral commitment to Purdue and the first from outside Indiana.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/sport...0929orton.html

A friend and foe convinced Wayne High School's Greg Orton to make a verbal commitment to Purdue's football team.

The friend and foe are one in the same — former Trotwood-Madison football and track standout Zach Logan.

Orton, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound receiver, recently chose Purdue over Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan State and others. National signing day is in February.

"It's the place I felt most comfortable," Orton said. "It's a family-like atmosphere and I like the coaches."

Logan, a freshman defensive back and former Ohio 400-meter dash state champion, helped get his old track rival on board.

"He played a good part," Orton said. "He was my host when I took my official visit. He showed me the campus and I got to meet his teammates. Zach thought I had a good chance to play early."

Through Wayne's 4-1 start, Orton has 441 yards and two touchdowns on 32 receptions and twice scored on running plays. Despite facing double-teams and bracket coverage, Orton leads the area in catches. Last season, Orton had 712 yards and nine TDs on 53 catches.

A three-sport athlete, Orton once thought the NBA was his ticket. Now, he hopes to showcase his receiving skills with a Big Ten team known for throwing. "It's everybody's dream to play in the NFL," he said.

Maybe the sprinters can get back on the track next season and settle the question: Who's faster?

"I don't know," Orton said. "Zach got me in the 400 but I could get him in the 200."