TE/WR Jake Stoneburner (official thread)

[Buckskin86]

High school football: Coffman receiver uses skills
Thursday, November 15, 2007 4:07 AM
By Steve Blackledge
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Since Jake Stoneburner took up football in first grade, there has been no doubt about his ability.

"Are you kidding? I wasn't even coaching here yet and I had heard about his exploits in Little League and middle school," seventh-year Dublin Coffman coach Mark Crabtree said. "He was tall and he sure could run. It made you wonder what he might be capable of achieving down the road."

The only question about Stoneburner was which position to best use that potential.

"Dad always had visions of me playing quarterback, but I liked running the ball the best," Stoneburner said. "By the time I got to high school, they put me at receiver, and that stuck. I guess I finally came to the realization that you don't see many 6-foot-3 running backs."

Now a polished 6-5, 230-pound senior receiver for unbeaten Coffman, Stoneburner possesses a freaky skill set for his frame. He has been timed in 4.46 seconds for the 40-yard dash, regularly outleaps defenders and is a handful to tackle. He is versatile enough to play tight end and slot back and is also valuable on special teams, averaging 39 yards per punt and 52.2 yards on kickoffs.

Entering a regional championship with Hilliard Darby (11-1) at Upper Arlington at 7 p.m. Saturday, Stoneburner is a key for a Coffman offense scoring 38.2 points per game. He has 67 receptions for 1,131 yards, a 16.9-yard average, with 13 touchdowns.

"One of the reasons I chose Ohio State was because they reassured me that as long as I don't get over 235 or 240 and keep my 40 times where they are, I'll fit perfectly fine as a receiver," he said. "To be honest, I view myself as a receiver. Tight end isn't for me."

The Columbus Dispatch : High school football: Coffman receiver uses skills

[BeanieWells28]

Dublin Coffman 42, Hilliard Darby 35

The Shamrocks are going on to play St. X in the state semi-finals.

Here is a link:
The Columbus Dispatch : Dublin Coffman 42, Hilliard Darby 35: Shamrocks take it with big plays

Jake had 4 catches for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns


Kyle RobertsonDispatch photos
Dublin Coffman's Jake Stoneburner heads to the end zone on a 58-yard reception during the first quarter.

[buckeye4ever21]

I take back my earlier comments about Jake, as he looked pretty impressive on Saturday night. I think I saw him in his worst 2 games all season.

[jwinslow]

JWinslow

Reg semis vs Hilliard Darby.

Missed shot of screen pass TD.

[osugrad21]

Awesome shots Josh.

[mooktarr]

Wow very good shots, thanks.

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by jwinslow

Just sayin'.

[wadc45]

Funny, when I saw the pictures I was reminded of the TD catch Duval Kumara had against Duke last weekend...

['BusNative]

Is that a new logo, JWins? Looks good.

Great shots - Stoney (once again) just looks like a beast.

[Quickness]

Congrats to Jake for being selected First Team All Ohio WR both AP and ONN. Great accomplishment. Also, congrats to current Coffman teammate and future teammate Mike Adams for being selected to First Team All Ohio OL both AP and ONN.

Also, Devier Posey, First Team AP and ONN with Stoneburner at WR.

Go Bucks!

[bucknut11]

Dublin Coffman Season highlights, including several big catches by Jake. The jump ball TD on play #2 is sick. I think it's the one Jwins has pics of...


WARNING: worst highlight tape music ever!

YouTube - Dublin Coffman Plays of the Year 2007

[Buck Kid 66]

That has to be the worst song for a highlight tape ever.

[RB07OSU]

Stoney is sick...unbelievable hands, speed, and finding his way through traffic. Going back and looking through our '08 commits highlight reels gets me so pumped about the future of our Bucks.

[BuckeyeLiger87]

The third play where fairchild takes a screen and mike adams is still tryin to get blocks 40yrds down field reminds me of Tedd Ginns reverse againts Norte Ame in the fiesta bowl with Datish racing down field trying to outrun him.

[Quickness]

Stoneburner's Senior highlights:

YouTube - Jake Stoneburner 2007 Highlight Film