DE/LB Jonathan Newsome (official thread)

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Napoleonbuck

Looks kind of tall in those pics. Nice frame too. Look like an excellent LEO prospect IMO.

and IJTO(In Jim Tressel's Opinion).

[mendensa]

I like the sounds of the scout interview from the Cleveland combine. From all he's said, it appears all the other schools need to catch OSU. No immediate plans to visit any other schools, going on the Ginn bus tour, and plans to camp @ OSU in the summer. The only way this situation gets any better for the Bucks is a committment.

[wadc45]

ESPN - Budmayr proves worth in Columbus - Insider

Jonathan Newsome (6-3, 215), Defensive end (Cleveland/Glenville)
It's hard to say Newsome's stock went down because he graded out fairly close to where we had him off our film reviews (76). We were looking forward to getting a good look at the Ohio State offer at defensive end, but unfortunately, he decided to compete with the outside linebackers most of the day and was not really impressive.

While he showed a good motor and a great frame for continued physical development, he struggled moving laterally in space and looked a bit stiff trying to mirror running backs in open-field drills.

If the Ohio native decides to commit to the Buckeyes, we feel it will be strictly as a defensive end, and he will need a lot of work in the OSU weight room to physically develop.

[MD Buckeye]

Rivals $

5/12

Article talking about how Jonathan worked out with the LBs at the Nike Camp. Says Ohio State is his favorite school, but wants to see more places before making a decision.

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

Bucknuts $

05/24

By Bill Kurelic...Newsome was offered recently by Vanderbilt. He stands at about 20 offers now. Ohio State is still the "favorite."

[jazzman]

Scout$

06/06

Names his leader......the Buckeyes! Says that he is gonna attend senior camp on the 20th. Talks about how he is close to CB coach, Taver Johnson at OSU.

[LordJeffBuck]

Bucknuts - Bill Kurelic - 06/17/08

Newsome and several of his Glenville teammates (Marcus Hall, Mike Edwards, and Travis Freeman to name a few) are on the Ginn Bus Tour. Today's stop is Illinois.

Ohio State still leads, but Michigan State is moving up Newsome's list.

Expect a late decision, after some official visits.

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

Bucknuts $

06/21

By Bill Kurelic...Newsome talks about his experience at the OSU camp this past friday. Ohio State is still in the lead.

[MD Buckeye]

Rivals $

6/23

From BG....Talks about his experience on the Bus Tour, specifically his visits to Illinois & Ohio State. Says he has changed his view on his timetable and will commit when the time is right.

[RB07OSU]

Originally Posted by MD Buckeye

Rivals $

6/23

From BG....Talks about his experience on the Bus Tour, specifically his visits to Illinois & Ohio State. Says he has changed his view on his timetable and will commit when the time is right.

This seems to have been the story all along, which is why I question if we hold a spot for him. I know he is a Glenville boy, but I've always been curious...

[smu0104]

Originally Posted by RB07OSU

This seems to have been the story all along, which is why I question if we hold a spot for him. I know he is a Glenville boy, but I've always been curious...

Did you read the article?

If so then you know more than I, but it appears you took that as a negative, but couldn't it just as easily be a positive remark meaning rather than do the "Glenville thing" and wait until next Winter he could commit earlier (to OSU)?

[C-busBuck]

Perhaps he is beginning to feel his position is not a lock. So he may be feeling the pressure to get on board before it's too late.

[xcrunner]

Originally Posted by C-busBuck

Perhaps he is beginning to feel his position is not a lock. So he may be feeling the pressure to get on board before it's too late.

I'm no expert but I highly doubt that the staff is pressuring Glenville kids to commit early. JMO.

[krazeyk]

Originally Posted by xcrunner

I'm no expert but I highly doubt that the staff is pressuring Glenville kids to commit early. JMO.

I wouldn't think the staff is presuring him either but maybe he realizes that the class is filling up and thinks that there is a chance he could be left out. I'm just taking a shot in the dark here BTW.

[MililaniBuckeye]

He has been told that there will be room for him and Hall...Tressel will not lock the door on top-notch Glenville kids.