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tOSU Recruiting Discussion

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ShowMeBuck said:
Looking to me like QB and DT recruiting is same situation to finish out the class. We take elite guys to add or nothing based on the '16 haul, expected '17 haul and the way things are tending for '18. It seems like it is Tate or bust at QB and Tufele/Wilson or bust at DT. I know there are more DT names but they appear to be a second tier group and with 2 good DTs in the class already and things looking good with guys like Taron Vincent in '18 it seems there isn't a rush to add another unless they are elite. Same story with QB when you have Clark already in '17 and things trending nicely for Jones in '18.
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It also helps having Haskins already in the QB group from '16
 
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LitlBuck said:
Could not agree more. I think way too many people are sleeping on Burrow.
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Yes, there are a number that are, and I'm not sure why. I like his game a lot, and think it will fit the system just fine. The beauty of Urban's offense is the QB doesn't need a huge arm. But he does need toughness, accuracy, leadership and the ability to make plays with his legs. All things that Burrow can do, as well as Haskins. It'll be interesting to see if Clark can as well(or at least at a level high enough to make the offense efficient when he's behind center).
 
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pnuts34 said:
Yes, there are a number that are, and I'm not sure why. I like his game a lot, and think it will fit the system just fine. The beauty of Urban's offense is the QB doesn't need a huge arm. But he does need toughness, accuracy, leadership and the ability to make plays with his legs. All things that Burrow can do, as well as Haskins. It'll be interesting to see if Clark can as well(or at least at a level high enough to make the offense efficient when he's behind center).
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I still think Clark can do it. I thought burrow was being underestimated as a recruit and showed insane potential, not as much an athlete as a leader and solid all around QB. I think Clark is in the same mold. Neither will win the heisman, neither are Braxton or Deshaun Watson. Both are more like JT, get the pieces around them and let them makes the right decisions. None will win you the game without a supporting cast like Brax did or Watson has done for Clemson. At least that is how I see Clark.
 
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TampaBuckeyes said:
I still think Clark can do it. I thought burrow was being underestimated as a recruit and showed insane potential, not as much an athlete as a leader and solid all around QB. I think Clark is in the same mold. Neither will win the heisman, neither are Braxton or Deshaun Watson. Both are more like JT, get the pieces around them and let them makes the right decisions. None will win you the game without a supporting cast like Brax did or Watson has done for Clemson. At least that is how I see Clark.
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If either can be anywhere near as productive and as much of a leader as JT, than the offense will be in good hands for the foreseeable future.
 
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wadc45 said:
QB: Mond or bust. Martell won't be worth the circus, IMO, and Beck seems to really like Mond. I am on record saying I think we can afford to pass on a 2nd QB in this class, roll with Clark, and go hard after Jones and another possible QB/ATH in '18.
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wadc45 said:
Not sure I expect a commitment in June but by the end of the summer I think he [Tate Martell] will be a part of the '17 OSU class...
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What are your thoughts on Martell now? Still somewhat down on him?
 
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Very probable 20-man class for 2017

7 ***** 12 **** 1 *** 16 top-100 4.3 avg star


***** - 12 - #1 S - Jeffrey Okudah - OSU leads , deciding soon?
***** - 14 - #1 QB - Tate Martell - verbal
***** - 17 - #4 OT - Josh Myers - verbal
***** - 18 - #3 CB - Lamont Wade - OSU once led big, will PA schools win?
***** - 20 - #1 OLB - Baron Browning - OSU near top, coming back again this summer.
***** - 23 - #3 RB - Cam Akers - does OSU lead?
***** - 26 - #2 DE - Chase Young - Will OSU hold off Maryland and others?
**** .. - 31 - #3 WR - Tyjon Lindsey - OSU leads and will land him soon.
**** .. - 32 - #2 DT - Haskell Garrett - verbal
**** .. - 46 - #4 CB - Shaun Wade - (soft) verbal
**** .. - 51 - #10 OT - Jake Moretti - verbal
**** .. - 71 - #9 WR - Trevon Grimes - OSU leads big, deciding soon
**** .. - 72 - #5 S - Isaiah Pryor - verbal
**** .. - 78 - #7 ATH - J.K. Dobbins - verbal
**** .. - 91 - #10 CB - Amir Riep - OSU once led, Sparty looming.
**** .. - 98 - #11 CB - Marcus Williamson - verbal
**** .. - 153 - #9 OLB - Brendon White - verbal
**** .. - 205 - #14 DT - Jerron Cage - verbal
**** .. - 274 - #22 OLB - Antjuan Simmons - verbal

*** .. - NR - #1 K - Blake Haubeil - verbal

Grayshirt to 2018? **** .. - NR - NR QB - Danny Clark - grayshirt? regular signee? Unknown.

Most likely alternatives:

***** - 15 - # 1 ILB - Anthony Hines - OSU among top schools
**** .. - 61 - #4 ATH - Jamyest Williams - OSU in the mix for tough southern battle. Bill says OSU gets 1-2 of these DBs.

Next tier of prospects, downgraded based on their likelihood to sign at OSU:

***** - 01 - #1 RB - Najee Harris - likely sticks with Bama but OSU in the mix
***** - 08 - #1 CB - Darnay Holmes - likely Stanford but OSU in the mix.
***** - 09 - #1 DT - Marvin Wilson - OSU a late arrival, right in the mix, no one predicting they sign him at this point
**** .. - 41 - #3 DT - Jay Tufele - said OSU led late May. No one is predicting him to be in this class yet.
**** .. - 104 - #15 WR - Jaylen Harris - probably a buckeye if OSU pushes hard.
**** .. - 149 - #8 OG - Darnell Ewell - a possible plan B at DT if a spot or two opens up.
 
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jwinslow said:
Very probable 20-man class for 2017

7 ***** 12 **** 1 *** 16 top-100 4.3 avg star


***** - 12 - #1 S - Jeffrey Okudah - OSU leads , deciding soon?
***** - 14 - #1 QB - Tate Martell - verbal
***** - 17 - #4 OT - Josh Myers - verbal
***** - 18 - #3 CB - Lamont Wade - OSU once led big, will PA schools win?
***** - 20 - #1 OLB - Baron Browning - OSU near top, coming back again this summer.
***** - 23 - #3 RB - Cam Akers - does OSU lead?
***** - 26 - #2 DE - Chase Young - Will OSU hold off Maryland and others?
**** .. - 31 - #3 WR - Tyjon Lindsey - OSU leads and will land him soon.
**** .. - 32 - #2 DT - Haskell Garrett - verbal
**** .. - 46 - #4 CB - Shaun Wade - (soft) verbal
**** .. - 51 - #10 OT - Jake Moretti - verbal
**** .. - 71 - #9 WR - Trevon Grimes - OSU leads big, deciding soon
**** .. - 72 - #5 S - Isaiah Pryor - verbal
**** .. - 78 - #7 ATH - J.K. Dobbins - verbal
**** .. - 91 - #10 CB - Amir Riep - OSU once led, Sparty looming.
**** .. - 98 - #11 CB - Marcus Williamson - verbal
**** .. - 153 - #9 OLB - Brendon White - verbal
**** .. - 205 - #14 DT - Jerron Cage - verbal
**** .. - 274 - #22 OLB - Antjuan Simmons - verbal

*** .. - NR - #1 K - Blake Haubeil - verbal

Grayshirt to 2018? **** .. - NR - NR QB - Danny Clark - grayshirt? regular signee? Unknown.

Most likely alternatives:

***** - 15 - # 1 ILB - Anthony Hines - OSU among top schools
**** .. - 61 - #4 ATH - Jamyest Williams - OSU in the mix for tough southern battle. Bill says OSU gets 1-2 of these DBs.

Next tier of prospects, downgraded based on their likelihood to sign at OSU:

***** - 01 - #1 RB - Najee Harris - likely sticks with Bama but OSU in the mix
***** - 08 - #1 CB - Darnay Holmes - likely Stanford but OSU in the mix.
***** - 09 - #1 DT - Marvin Wilson - OSU a late arrival, right in the mix, no one predicting they sign him at this point
**** .. - 41 - #3 DT - Jay Tufele - said OSU led late May. No one is predicting him to be in this class yet.
**** .. - 104 - #15 WR - Jaylen Harris - probably a buckeye if OSU pushes hard.
**** .. - 149 - #8 OG - Darnell Ewell - a possible plan B at DT if a spot or two opens up.
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That is absolutely filthy.
 
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