OL Reid Fragel (Official Thread)

[Buckskin86]

Football profile: Reid Fragel comes from behind enemy lines
Mark Stetson
Issue date: 2/20/09

There is something a little different about Reid Fragel.

It isn't his 6-foot-8 frame, which is relatively standard for a tight end recruit coming to Ohio State. It's the fact that he is from that state up north, and will be crossing enemy lines to play for the Buckeyes next fall.

"Initially I got some flak for choosing Ohio State, but after a while it was just accepted," Fragel said.

Fragel and wide receiver James Jackson will be the only Michiganders in the 25-player recruiting class, but nine other players from the class will come from outside Ohio.

Reid Fragel

"It shows that Ohio State can really cast a pretty wide recruiting net across states they want to get at," said Kevin Noon, publisher of buckeyegrove.com.

For Fragel, the decision to commit to Ohio State was an easy one.

"Ohio State stood out in every aspect when I was looking at schools," he said. "What it came down to ultimately was where I would fit in best position-wise, and there really isn't anything not to like about Ohio State."

With his large frame, Fragel may be asked to continue the recent trend of OSU tight ends being used primarily as blockers.

"I see he definitely has the size to be that monster blocker," Noon said. "He's got some room on that frame to hang some more weight."

Football profile: Reid Fragel comes from behind enemy lines - Sports

 

[southcampus]

Is that a hickie on the the left (our left) side of his neck? Anyways, he is supposedly trying to get his weight up to around 270 and still maintain his TE position.

 

[Buckskin86]

31 March 2009
Youre Stepping into Manhood Right
Catching Up With Reid Fragel
By Alex - March 31st, 2009

Some good things come from Michigan

Now that we?re in the lull between the basketball season and the start of spring practice, it?s time to get back to some good old football. After having the chance to interview future Buckeyes Jamie Wood, Carlos Hyde, Jordan Hall, and John Simon, we were able to sit down with another class of 2009 signee, Reid Fragel.

Fragel, a tight end from Grosse Point South High School, is one of two prospects from the state up north to come down to play for the good guys next season. In addition to his excellent receiving skills, Reid is a very capable blocker at both tight end and tackle, where he played a little bit during his senior year, starting the buzz that he might one day move to the position full time (a la Andy Miller). Whatever the cards hold for his future, Fragel is one of the few freshmen with a chance to play right away because of the thin depth at the tight end position and at 6-7/255, he has the combination of size and athleticism to excel at either tight end or tackle at the next level.

In this segment, Reid talks to us about what he thinks about OSU?s recruitment of other tight ends after he committed, what position he thinks he?ll play in the future, and what it is like to be a Buckeye in enemy territory.

How does it feel to officially be a Buckeye?
It feels great to finally have that weight lifted off my shoulders and be able to move on and focus on become a better athlete as well as being able to finish off my high school career.

Eleven Warriors ? Catching Up With Reid Fragel

 

[generaladm]

Better Know a Buckeye: Reid Fragel by Vico @ OHD.

Ohio State began to express an interest in Reid in late March of his junior year. By that time, he had been around the Midwest sniffing for offers. He camped in the summer of 2007 at Notre Dame, Michigan, Purdue and the Nerd Factory and expressed an interest in possibly playing for the Hawkeyes and the Wolverines (among others). After his junior season, he and his old man hit the road in earnest. Virginia, Georgia Tech and even USC expressed some interest, though the Trojans? interest didn?t seem to extend beyond a few mailers. His first offer came in mid-January, when Miami of Ohio offered. Cincinnati followed suit not long after.

http://www.ourhonordefend.com/2009/05/better-know-a-buckeye-reid-fragel.php

 

[Taosman]

Already a "legend" some think he doesn't stay at TE. But on need alone he probably should. Plus he plays with attitude. One of my favorite recruits.
A lean 255 and 6-7. He could play this year.

 

[bucknut11]

Any word on Fragel? I haven't seen any shots of him from checkins or practice. I was thinking with how thin the TE position is, he may have a shot as the 2nd blocking TE in jumbo formations.

 

[Taosman]

Winslow had pics at check in. Tress says he can catch it and he can run!

 

[jwinslow]

He was one of the two I failed to get individually (there's always at least one), but here's a poor shot I took overhead of a group with him in it:

Keep in mind that's a wide-angle lens and he's standing beside a pretty tall longo, and still taller.

 

[SCBuck13]

He was one of the two I failed to get individually (there's always at least one), but here's a poor shot I took overhead of a group with him in it:

Keep in mind that's a wide-angle lens and he's standing beside a pretty tall longo, and still taller.

He's number 86, correct?

 

[jwinslow]

88, but yes, you're looking at the right guy.

 

[SCBuck13]

88, but yes, you're looking at the right guy.

oops. :tongue2:


Well, at least you knew what I meant.

 

[bucknut11]

Winslow had pics at check in.

... and as I (and JW) said, he was not in those pics

 

[TheIronColonel]

Please God, let the Buckeyes implement a two TE passing set like the Packers had in the mid 90's (Chewie and Jackson were neigh unstoppable!). If we've got two TE's who can catch and run, we can make some serious mismatches by lining up in big sets.

 

[brodybuck21]

Please God, let the Buckeyes implement a two TE passing set like the Packers had in the mid 90's (Chewie and Jackson were neigh unstoppable!). If we've got two TE's who can catch and run, we can make some serious mismatches by lining up in big sets.

as a Packers fan I say nice call. It was so fun to watch teams try and cover 2 wr's and 2 te's...someone got open all the time

 

[Buckrock]

Please God, let the Buckeyes implement a two TE passing set like the Packers had in the mid 90's (Chewie and Jackson were neigh unstoppable!). If we've got two TE's who can catch and run, we can make some serious mismatches by lining up in big sets.

The problem is finding one TE that can catch and run let alone two. TE is a difficult position to fill because the skill (size, speed, catching, blocking) is a rare commodity. This is why so many teams utilize the spread. WR's are a dime a dozen. Stoneburner fits the bill IMO. I'll have to see Reid Fragel play. There was talk he may get too big and may move to an OL. Time will tell.