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Ohio State Recruiting Class 2010

Nolan Thomas Written by Nolan Thomas, Tuesday May 26 2009
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So far, for the class of 2010, Ohio State has only five verbal commitments. Below is a brief evaluation of each of those five players.

 

 

Andrew Norwell OT

 

Norwell is very physical on the offensive line. He has tremendous size and uses his strength and power in the run game. He is a solid run blocker. He has good fundamentals when blocking and sustains contact. He is excellent at double team blocking and moves quickly off the line of scrimmage. He has long arms, which are a big benefit in pass protection as he can keep pass rushers off his body.  

 

Due to limited foot agility, Norwell’s will have to prove that he can be a good edge pass protector. If he can prove he can shuffle and change direction in pass protection, he could be a real behemoth on the line. At this point, the guard position or right tackle would be hid best position. As time goes on and he improves his foot quickness he could develop into a solid left tackle.

 

 

Jamel Turner OLB

 

Turner is a defensive end / outside linebacker who could make an excellent OLB in a 3-4 defense. He has good acceleration in order to cover a lot of ground from sideline to sideline. He has a long wingspan and is very effective at separating from blockers at the point of attack. As an edge rusher in a 3-4, he can be formidable and cause havoc in the backfield. He is very active and has good acceleration with closing speed when playing as a linebacker.

 

Turner does lack size as a defensive end and he needs to be more explosive at the snap. He needs to bulk up, add power, and play with better leverage. He has a tendency to over-pursue and could struggle diagnosing the run. He will likely start off at outside linebacker and if he improves his size, he could be a defensive end down the road.

 

 

David Durham DE

 

Durham has good size but needs to add more bulk. He has a good acceleration at the snap and is a physical player at the point of attack. He shows the ability to come off the ball and produce power from his lower body. He is good with his hands and uses them well to create separation and shed blockers. He shows a good feel for the game. He is a good wrap-up tackler although at times he gets off the ground more then you would like. He stays active throughout the play and is difficult to keep blocking. There are not too many negatives on Durham and he will be a good defender.

 

 

J.T. Moore DE

 

Moore is a physical run defender and has a solid build. He is solid at the snap, but needs to be more consistent. He is a tough kid who will engage blockers with his shoulders, and does a capable job of taking on pulling linemen.  While pass rushing he will display the ability to attack and to quickly get by the blocker.

 

Moore can seem somewhat stiff at times and displays suitable change-of-direction skills. He does need to be more consistent and active with his hands. Moore can be a tough run stopper as he develops, and could turn out to be a solid and consistent defensive end. 

 

 

 

Scott  McVey ILB

 

McVey may not have great size or speed on the stat sheets, but he is an excellent football player. He has a great nose for the football with a relentless motor from sideline to sideline. He shows has great first-step quickness along with closing speed and the ability to chase someone down. Her can cover a lot of ground quickly and achieves great acceleration when closing. He is a hitter and dishes out the blow of a much bigger defender as a strong impact tackler. He reads and reacts quickly and can beat linemen with a good rush and his quickness. He shows competent coverage skills.

 

McVey has a slight deficiency of adapting when playing in space. At times, he can show wasted motion when turning and changing direction. He shows better short-range speed than he does from sideline-to-sideline. He has had some problems when teams run right at him and does not show good shedding techniques.

 

Photo Credit: Frank Jansky / Icon SMI


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