TE/WR Jake Stoneburner (official thread)

[Buckskin86]

Jake Stoneburner, Dublin Coffman -- Caught 12 passes for 147 yards and one touchdown (12) in a 21-14 win over Hilliard Davidson

The Columbus Dispatch : Top performers in high school football

The Columbus Dispatch : Dublin Coffman 21, Hilliard Davidson 14: Knockdown defense helps Shamrocks stay unbeaten

[Quickness]

I attend the Coffman Hilliard game. Stoney caught about every ball behind the line of scrimmage. His ability to gain yards after the ball is in his hands is amazing for a kid who is 6'5 225 lbs. Can not wait for Coach Hazell to get a hold of him and OSU throw the ball down field to a big athletic target.

[BGriffBuckeye]

A guy I was just thinking about that Stoney reminds me a lot of is Cornelius Ingram of Florida. He's a big, fast kid who is listed as a TE, but is definitely used as a WR.

[cbus2005]

I think a better comparison than Cornerlius Ingram would be Travis Beckum of Wisconsin.

Listed as a TE, but is only about 230 pounds, and is split out wide as much as he plays TE. And doesn't block all that often.

[Quickness]

He reminds me of David Boston when he was at OSU. Stoneburner is probably 1" taller. They both are very athletic and can go up and get the ball or run by you. Big athletic receiver.

[wadc45]

Forgive me but I just don't see the Boston comparison...I still see a Patrick Turner/David Ausberry type WR when I see Jake.

[BGriffBuckeye]

Originally Posted by wadc45

Forgive me but I just don't see the Boston comparison...I still see a Patrick Turner/David Ausberry type WR when I see Jake.

Jake is a mid-4.4 guy, Turner and Ausberry are both 4.6 guys. I would say Jake is similar in measureables, but quite a bit faster than those two.

[Quickness]

IMO - size, speed and athletism are very similar to Boston. Their specific running style maybe totally different. But you have two players in different era's that both run/ran sub 4.5 in high school. Both are 220lbs or more and are 6'4" or taller. I guess I look at OSU has not had a big thick athletic receiver since Boston. So you immediately try to compare. Probably not fair to Stoneburner to put such a high comparison on him. He is and will be a fantastic addition to the OSU receiving group.

[BGriffBuckeye]

I believe Boston is only 6'2"

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by BGriffBuckeye

I believe Boston is only 6'2"

That's the part I don't understand...Boston was 6-foot-2, well over 210 lbs. and built like a brick you-know-what when he was at OSU. Stoneburner is 6-foot-5 220 lbs. and has a completely different build/frame/game...

I rest my case:

Scout.com: ScoutTV: Stoneburner has the Moves

[Quickness]

Thanks for the correction on size. I always thought Boston was 6'4". I am looking at the physical size they both have and the advantage it gives the O coordinator. Stoneburner will be a mismatch.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by Quickness

Stoneburner will be a mismatch.

Now that is something we can agree on...

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by Quickness

Thanks for the correction on size. I always thought Boston was 6'4". I am looking at the physical size they both have and the advantage it gives the O coordinator. Stoneburner will be a mismatch.

It's okay because my dad was saying the same thing about Stoney being like Boston but the only similarity I see is the mismatch you mentioned...he was thinking Boston was taller too. I really think Calvin Johnson was the best comparison I have heard, though I think we use him like Beckum.

[Quickness]

Beckum the Badger Te/Wr? If so, I could see that.

[buckeye4ever21]

The closest 2 overall measurables of those leaving in last years draft are to Dwanye Bowe (LSU) 6'2" 221 4.49-.51 40 and Dwayne Jarrett USC 6'4" 219 4.57-.62 40. I think he is somewhat between the 2 because Bowe looks to be faster and Jarrett a little slower. But comparing him to Johnson I don't think is accurate because he is in a league by himself running 4.33 40 at 6'4" 235. Only time will tell what happens to Stoneburner as we have seen a few position changes on this years team and it also depends on how his size and speed fluxtuate.