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CB Devon Torrence (official thread)

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Watching Ohio State CB Devon Torrence at times this year has been downright brutal. Besides that fact that the guy is stiff in the hips, struggles to sit into his stance and gets leggy any time he?s asked to make any kind of transition out of his breaks, he simply isn?t a real natural football player. He was routinely picked on this weekend vs. Penn State, giving up way too much cushion underneath, failing to click and close on throws with any type of initial explosion and allowing receivers to easily separate away from him down the field. And even on his one big play where he correctly read a slant-flat combo and jumped the fullback, he still lacked the concentration to bring the ball in cleanly, tipping it up three times before securing the catch. I might be nitpicking, but the guy is a former baseball player, turned wideout, turned cornerback, who simply doesn?t have the kind of feel to hold up in an NFL secondary. He?s a much better athlete than cornerback at this stage and watching him get abused vs. a very average Penn State receiving corps was enough for me to give this guy nothing more than a speed free agent grade.
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http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouts-notebook-defense-3008.html
 
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I realize Devon gave up a TD on a perfect pass from Mallet, but I thought he played a fantastic game the other day. He had some unbelievable open field tackles, stripped the football once, and generally was all over the field. Surprised he hasn't gotten too much recognition for his play. I for one loved watching him play...he had some Malcolm swagger.

Goodluck Devon Torrence!!!
 
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akgoel77;1851608; said:
I realize Devon gave up a TD on a perfect pass from Mallet, but I thought he played a fantastic game the other day. He had some unbelievable open field tackles, stripped the football once, and generally was all over the field. Surprised he hasn't gotten too much recognition for his play. I for one loved watching him play...he had some Malcolm swagger.

Goodluck Devon Torrence!!!
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Speaking of Malcolm, I think Devon might be better suited for safety in the NFL. His hips are pretty stiff, but he's a hell of an athlete and he isn't shy when it comes to sticking his grill in a pile.

I'll be interested to see where he goes in the draft and what position he ends up in. At the very least he seems like a perfect special teams player. Nice speed, takes on contact, and intelligent.
 
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billmac91 said:
Speaking of Malcolm, I think Devon might be better suited for safety in the NFL. His hips are pretty stiff, but he's a hell of an athlete and he isn't shy when it comes to sticking his grill in a pile.

I'll be interested to see where he goes in the draft and what position he ends up in. At the very least he seems like a perfect special teams player. Nice speed, takes on contact, and intelligent.
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Former centerfielder in baseball too, right?

Would help out his safety instincts. Devon's been a more than solid contributor to the Buckeyes and his energy and consistency has been fun to watch. Good luck at the next level!
 
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The thing he is lacking as a safety at the next level is his hitting. I don't think I can recall Devon putting a really good hit on anyone. not that he needs to be a head hunter but he is not what Coleman, Jenkins, or Doss was for us. Devon is a good field corner, which could definitely help him at the next level. Just tossing some thought out there.
 
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Devon Torrence
CB, Ohio State

War Room analysis
Strengths: Has good size and arm length. Good athlete with above average speed, range, and transition skills as a coverage player. Can play in all coverages Shows good quickness, ball reactions, and hands for the interception. Is an aggressive and physical player. Has strong hands to jam/re-direct the wide receiver in press coverage. Is a good blitzer and a physical tackler in run support. Has value as a special teams prospect.

Weaknesses: Has little experience at cornerback. Lacks a definite burst to close with acceleration and recovery speed downfield. Is more of a build-up speed athlete, who gets out-of-control at full speed, especially when breaking down to make a tackle in the open field. Guesses some in coverage, flipping the wrong way, etc. Tends to bend at his waist and struggles to maintain good body control and balance consistently. Is an older player because of playing two summers in the Houston Astros minor league system.

Bottom line: Torrence is a two-year starter at cornerback and also contributes as a gunner on the punt team. Because of his time in baseball and as a wide receiver in his first season in Columbus, there are moments that he appears to be learning how to play by playing. He has a knack for going for the strip as a tackler as well. He has the ability to serve as a back-up cornerback/free safety/nickel back, while making a difference on special teams right away.
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http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/players/10038.html
 
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OSU football: Torrence found his center
Monday, February 28, 2011
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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INDIANAPOLIS - Just when it appeared that Devon Torrence had finally purged baseball from his system, his days on the diamond once again might be useful.

For two years, the Ohio State cornerback juggled sports on the field and in his heart. He played minor-league baseball over the summers before giving it up in 2009 to specialize in football.

Now, though, as he prepares for the NFL draft in April, he's discovering that his old skills could serve him well in his new job.

At the NFL combine, Ted Thompson, general manager of the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers, said he thinks that players with baseball backgrounds can be very valuable in today's pass-happy NFL.

"Back in the day when I was playing, high-school teams would play two tight ends, one receiver and two backs and everybody was bunched together," Thompson said. "Now, it's all spread out, and (defensive backs) have to understand space and understand the ball flight and things like that.

"That's the reason we always feel baseball players and center fielders make good defensive backs, because they understand space and angles and things like that."

And wouldn't you know it - Torrence played center field.

"Yeah, if you can catch a small white pellet baseball being hit so high in the air, I think you can track a football and use your hips to get around and break up a pass," he said.

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http://www.dispatch.com/live/conten.../02/28/torrence-found-his-center.html?sid=101
 
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