'09 FL WR Duron Carter is a Buckeye!

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

Think he takes a redshirt year first tho...

Definitely.

[TRON]

Originally Posted by Tresselbeliever

I would be very surprised if Carter doesn't end up being one of best WRs of all time at OSU when it's all said and done.

I'm thinking the same.

With his dad (top 5 wr's of all time) coaching him for his entire life and the size of this kid I see no reason why this cant come true.

[Moose]

I can hear it now, "Touchdown Carter"! Sounds familiar! Welcome home Duron! Glad your a Buckeye!

Moose

[akronbuck]

Originally Posted by akronbuck

Next friday , chris and duron carter will be at and he will commit to
Duron and 3 of his teammates will be doing official visits for the OSU/SCUM game and one them look great to be a buckeye.

Chris carter is RECRUITING GREAT for OSU.

Wells,D'andrea, Pryor and Carter , 4-0

[Buckskin86]

Carter keeps it in the family
Brad Hehmeyer
Issue date: 7/4/08

Like father, like son.

Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas High School wide receiver, Duron Carter, son of former Ohio State All-American and NFL star, Cris Carter, gave his verbal commitment to OSU head coach Jim Tressel Friday, in between sessions at OSU's senior advanced camp making his pledge the 18th of the 2009 recruiting class.

"I felt very comfortable with the coaching staff," Carter said. "I like the way that Ohio State as a whole and the city of Columbus treats their players on and off the field and I felt like it was the right place for me."

During one-on-one drills late in the afternoon Friday, Carter was seen making some ankle-breaking moves and spectacular catches that drew many cheers.

At 6 feet 3 inches tall, 185 pounds and long arms, Carter has a big advantage against smaller cornerbacks. The way he separates from defenders gives him an added benefit. However, his understanding of the game, he says, is one of his best qualities and he credits that to his dad, who was one of the great wide receivers in OSU's storied history.

Carter, who received scholarship offers from big-time programs such as Louisiana State University, Auburn and Wisconsin, said his father did not pressure him into choosing OSU, but rather encouraged him to go with his heart and decide which school was best for him.

"He had a little bit of influence," he said. "He is my father, but he let me decide."

Carter said he and his family had discussion to see what school he felt most comfortable with, and OSU was it.

Both he and future teammate, Louisville Male High School cornerback Justin Green, are "legacy commits" with Carter following in his father's footsteps and Green following his brother, former OSU defensive tackle, Marcus Green, to OSU.

"It's great," Carter said. "Not too many people get that opportunity. I hope I don't disappoint anybody while I'm at Ohio State."

Carter said he is excited that the OSU coaches are surrounding everybody with great incoming players, whether it's from this year, last year, or the year before. Carter is doing his part in helping the cause by talking to another Florida prospect in Miami, Palmetto running back, Jamaal Berry. He has also been talking to Hyde.

"I've talked to them on and off several times just to see how they're doing," he said. "I'll see them out some times at the movies or something."

By the time these players set foot in Ohio Stadium, OSU quarterback Todd Boeckman will be gone and a new quarterback will take the reins in leading Ohio State's offense. That future QB could be super-freshman, Terrelle Pryor. Having a possible Carter-to-Pryor connection could be really exciting for him.

"He's definitely one of the most hyped-up quarterbacks and I think he could definitely deliver and be great," he said. "Having one of those quarterbacks is definitely nice for a receiver knowing that he can get you the ball and make you look good."

Carter keeps it in the family - Sports

[Tresselbeliever]

When you got great size but not necessarily great speed, it's all about the attitude and technique, I think Duron has so much in similar with his dad that attitude is the only thing that he needs to develop.

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Tresselbeliever

When you got great size but not necessarily great speed, it's all about the attitude and technique, I think Duron has so much in similar with his dad that attitude is the only thing that he needs to develop.

And his lack of speed is greatly exaggerated(not addressing you TB, just using your post as a jumping off point). Here are combine-tested 40 times of other former/current Buckeyes considered to have good-great speed.

Santonio Holmes: 4.63
Chimdi Chekwa: 4.69
Devier Posey: 4.65
Travis Howard: 4.69

Duron is a lanky kid. His limbs stretch out for miles. A 4.66 and a 4.50 shuttle is more than respectable for someone his age who isn't done filling out.