DE/LB Nathan Williams (official thread)

[Tresselbeliever]

Originally Posted by wadc45

There are some, including Lichtenfels, that think Nathan could eventually grow into a 270-280 lb. DT/DE in the Patterson mold, much like Mobley.

I think Patterson and Mobley are both around 270-280 around this time in high school. Big DEs and play compliment to the NG inside. While I think Nathan can get that big, I think it's going to be gradual through conditioning. Kudla was I think around 240 in high school, 260 when he checked in, and about 275 when he left here. If Nathan comes in at 260, I think it's going to be very similar to Kudla.

PS: if anything, the offer to William may have came because of Mealer=Michigan will lead to Koger=Michigan. However I think Williams is good enough in his own right for an offer. Perhaps Tressel just didn't want to see another Ohio kid who bleeds Scarlet and Gray slip away...

[Taosman]

This is a special and unique year, we should all try to appreciate that.

Now, Williams I just have loved from the beginning.
And this get is a very good one, indeed!
Congrats, Nathan!

[wadc45]

Mobley is only about 15 lbs. heavier than Williams right now...and Nathan has the frame to either stay there and play the VIPER spot or add weight and slide down if needed.

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

Originally Posted by wadc45

There are some, including Lichtenfels, that think Nathan could eventually grow into a 270-280 lb. DT/DE in the Patterson mold, much like Mobley.

Okay. I heard the "viper" talk and that reminded me of Carpenter (who didn't get quite that big if i remember correctly).

While I think he has the frame, rather I agree he has the frame, I dont think this detracts from the Mobley talk. Unless I'm missing something else.

[BB73]

Welcome to the Buckeye Family, Nathan.

[Napoleonbuck]

Like I said before, I see Nathan in the combo lineman position like Patterson and Barrow. However, if he stays around 260-270, I ca see him staying at end and just being a pure end that rushes the quarterback and pursues.

Edit: Considering our limited schollies and defensive depth, you have to be an incredibly gifted player to get an offer this early this year. This speaks volumes in my opinion.

[blufftonbuck]

Congrats to Nathan!! A great athletic big man!! As mentioned above to have an offer this early is amazing. I am glad the young man jumped on the offer.

[SanAntonioBuck]

Welcome aboard, Nathan!

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by OSUBuckeye4Life

Okay. I heard the "viper" talk and that reminded me of Carpenter (who didn't get quite that big if i remember correctly).

While I think he has the frame, rather I agree he has the frame, I dont think this detracts from the Mobley talk. Unless I'm missing something else.

Carpenter got to a solid 260-265 at tOSU, I believe. So it was around that size.

[Tabasco]

Welcome Nathan! Great to see a true Buckeye get the offer he dreams of and jump on it. This is a very pleasant surprise indeed.

[buckiprof]

Congrats on the offer and welcome to the Buckeye Nation!

[RB07OSU]

I think Carpenter is a perfect comparison for Nathan. I don't see him sliding down...I think it has to do with Koger likely. To be honest though, I would much rather have Williams at DE than Koger anyways if that is the case. Possibly with Mobley though I think the staff either has Viper or pure DE as his future and Mobley was a DE/DT. I know it has nothing to do with Sweat. Can't wait to see him in S&G nontheless.

[wadc45]

Scout $

4/25

Photos from Dave Berk's trip to Miami Trace earlier today.

[bucknutz]

Great News, Welcome to the buckeye family Nathan.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

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Interview with Nathan from earlier this year where he talks about his love for OSU.