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BETTER KNOW A BUCKEYE: WAYNE DAVIS

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Our "Better Know a Buckeye" series continues with its 13th installment. We profile Wayne Davis, a defensive back from Norfolk, Virginia.

WAYNE DAVIS
  • Size: 5-11/187
  • Position: CB
  • (Hometown) School: Norfolk, VA (Lake Taylor)
  • 247 Composite: ★★★★
  • National Ranking: 330
  • Position Ranking: 33 (CB)
  • State Ranking: 6 (VA)
  • Parade All-American
  • Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year
  • Virginia-Pilot's All-Tidewater Player of the Year
Wayne Davis is not a name many Ohio State fans recognize from this recruiting class, but he is among its most accomplished members. His Lake Taylor program in Norfolk won two state championships for his four years there and Davis even ended his high school career as a Parade All-American and the state's player of the year. Those in the know about Ohio State recruiting are optimistic about a Virginia prospect that chose Ohio State over Virginia Tech's tradition at defensive back.

I retell his recruitment below and the reasons why Davis chose Ohio State. Thereafter, I provide a scouting report for Davis and follow it with a projection of a redshirt in 2016. I close with highlight film for the reader to watch and enjoy.

HIS RECRUITMENT
Those that follow Virginia prep football recognize the Lake Taylor Titans in Norfolk as arguably the best high school football program in the state. Lake Taylor routinely makes deep playoff runs. It won a state championship in 2012, made the 4A quarterfinals in 2013, won the state championship in 2014, and lost in the state championship game in 2015. Its best players attract attention as a result. Ohio State fans should recognize this program as responsible for Jalyn Holmes, who signed with the Buckeyes in 2014 and is now Ohio State's starting weakside defensive end.

Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...16/05/70384/better-know-a-buckeye-wayne-davis
 
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Ohio State football: Where does Wayne Davis fit best on Buckeyes defense?



Wayne Davis made the most of his latest round of winter conditioning workouts, and the Ohio State sophomore clearly has the tools to contribute for the Silver Bullets. But that role is going to be at safety, primarily because that’s where there’s a more pressing need on the depth chart. Plus, it’s the position that best suits his physical skills.

Entire article: https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state...vis-buckeyes-depth-chart-spring-practice-2018
 
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bigdog3300 said:
Or give players a chance to transfer once in their career without waiting....if their head coach leaves they should also get a transfer without penalty.
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I agree with the 1st statement but not the 2nd. Kids are (or should be) committing to a program and a University, not just the coach. If a coach leaves, I don't feel that should entitle a student-athlete to leave as well.
 
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Sad for any kid to have to go through that. But taking a step back, he was on the edge of top 300 in the US and a 4-star coming out of HS. It's amazing that he was recruited over so quickly with that kind of promise.

Best of luck to him wherever he lands. I hope he finds a great home and has success whenever he's not playing us.
 
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