| *
Larry Kinnard |
OL |
6-7 |
295 |
5.1 |
Alliance,Oh. |
Rated 3rd best OL in Ohio by Bill Kurelic in
a good year for linemen. 315 BP, over 400 squat; 2.8 GPA.
* Failed to qualify for admittance to OSU.
|
| *
B.J.Barre |
DB |
6-1 |
185 |
4.5 |
Toledo, Oh. |
Corner prospect rated 2nd best DB
in Ohio by Bill Kurelic. 5 INTs as a junior. Solid academically
and should qualify. Rated the top DB in Ohio by PFPO. Left
Ohio State with Academic problems. Whereabouts now unknown. |
| *
Terry Pogue |
RB |
6-2 |
220 |
4.5 |
Dayton, Oh. |
Rated 2nd best RB in Ohio by Bill Kurelic. Averaged
9.7 yds/carry as junior. Gained over 1300 yards as a junior.
10.9 100 meters. Also plays LB. 2.3 GPA.
* Has left OSU after one year
due to academic problems.
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| *
Alphonso Townsend |
DL/
OL |
6-6 |
275 |
4.75 |
Lima, Oh. |
Rated the 2nd best DL in Ohio by Bill Kurelic
in good year for DLs. 80 tackles, 15 tfls, 6 sacks as a junior.
Great speed for a big man.
* Signed with Michigan State.
Not admitted to OSU due to academic deficiencies.
|
| John
Hollins |
WR |
6-2 |
190 |
4.5 |
Huber Hts., Oh. |
Rated 2nd best WR in Ohio by Bill
Kurelic. Good size and strength for a WR. 2.8 GPA and 20 on ACT.
45 receptions and 11 TDs as a junior. |
| Alex
Stepanovich |
OL |
6-5 |
275 |
5.0 |
Berea, Oh. |
Two-way starter rated 2nd best OL
in Ohio by Bill Kurelic in a great year for linemen. 3.0 GPA.
14 sacks as a junior on defense. Brother is a wrestler at OSU. |
| Darrion
Scott |
LB/
FB |
6-3 |
230 |
4.7 |
Charleston, W.Va. |
One of the top two players in W.Va.
this year. 133 tackles, 9 tfls as a junior. Rushed for 1291 yards
as a fullback. 2nd team all state as a basketball player. 2.7
GPA and 19 on the ACT. |
| * Corey Adams |
WR |
6-2 |
220 |
4.46 |
Stone Mtn. Ga. |
21 receptions and 7 tds as a junior
in a run oriented offense. 3.1 GPA. Great blend of size and speed.
4 INTs as a DB as a junior.
* Not expected to sign on signing
day due to academic problems.
|
| *
Jamal Muhammad |
LB/
FB |
6-1 |
230 |
4.55 |
Stone Mtn. Ga. |
128 tackles with 6 sacks and 1 int
as a junior. 2.7 GPA, 1000 SAT, Recruited as a LB at OSU, but
could also play FB. Very athletic. Two-way starter since his sophomore
year.
"A lot of the schools in the Southeastern
Conference tried to come in on him late. He's a fine young man
that we think is going to have a very bright future withthe
Buckeyes. He had over 150 tackles and six sacks last year."----OSU
head coach John Cooper.
Tranferred from OSU after being
moved from linebacker to fullback by the Tressel coaching staff.
|
| Willie
Allen |
DB |
6-2 |
175 |
4.5 |
Huber Heights |
Rangy defensive back with outstanding
strength. Good student with 3.5 GPA and 17 on the ACT. Has the
speed to play cornerback, but with his height could grow into
a monster safety man. Could play any DB position at the next level,
depending on how he develops physically. |
| *
Andrew Lee |
WR |
6-2 |
190 |
4.45 |
Columbus,Oh |
Extremely athletic prospect that showed a 42"
vertical leap at the OSU summer camp. Played quarterback in
High School and switched to WR this season as a senior. Has
shown big play ability at that position and is an outstanding
prospect.
* Transferred to U of Cincinnati
after one year.
|
| Brandon
Joe |
FB/
LB/
TB |
6-1 1/2 |
228 |
4.5 |
Columbus, Oh |
Abslolute physical specimen that
bench presses over 400 pounds. Extremely strong. Could play on
either side of the ball in college. Gained almost 300 yards in
his first game as a senior. Chose OSU over Penn State, Nebraska,
Michigan, Notre Dame, Purdue and Georgia Tech. |
| Jason
Caldwell |
TE |
6-4 |
265 |
4.75 |
Mentor, Oh |
In only his second year as a football
player. Was a track athlete for two years and could have attended
other universities on a track scholarship. Opened eyes at the
OSU camp when he ran sub 4.8. Very athletic and can catch. Just
learning the game and has tremendous upside potential. Still growing
and could end up on the offensive line if he gets much bigger.
Has great feet. |
| Josh
Huston |
K |
6-2 |
185 |
|
Findlay, Ohio |
Recruited as a placekicker and not
a punter. Considered the top kicking prospect in Ohio this year.
Made 15 field goals this season, the longest coming from 43 yards
out. 67 of 79 kickoffs were in the endzone for touchbacks. Reliable
PAT man. |
| Brandon
"Bam" Childress |
CB |
5-9 |
185 |
4.45 |
Bedford, Ohio |
Mr. Football in the state of Ohio
this year. An exceptional athlete in the mold of Antoine Winfield.
Played both ways in high school and caught 40 passes as a receiver.
Will be a cornerack and kick returner at OSU. Will also play basketball
as a point guard. Averaged 20 pts per game as a basketball player. |
| Jack
Tucker |
LB |
6-1 |
235 |
4.75 |
LaPlama, California |
Junior College Transfer that will
enroll at Ohio State Winter quarter. Will participate in Spring
drills and will have three years to play two at OSU. Had 120 tackles,
including 61 solos, last season. Originally from California. |
| Rick
McFadden |
QB |
6-7 |
205 |
|
Youngstown, Ohio |
Passed for over 2200 yards and 20
touchdowns as a senior. Completed over 60% of his passes. Is a
left hander, and is considered by most to be the top quarterback
in Ohio this year. |
| Bobby
Britton |
CB |
5-11 |
175 |
4.4 |
Jacksonville, Florida |
Cover corner that is considered one
of the top corner back prospects in the nation this year. Chose
OSU over Notre Dame. Was recruited by all th e Florida Schools,
but wanted to go out of state to play college football. |
| *
Sam Maldonado |
RB |
6-2 |
215 |
4.5 |
Harrison, New York |
Considered to be one of the best big running
back prospects in the nation, and one of the best overall. Rushed
for 3,000 yards last season. 960 on SAT.
Transferred from OSU due to
lack of playing time. Now at Maryland.
|
| Michael
Jenkins |
WR |
6-5 |
200 |
4.45 |
Tampa, Florida |
Considered to be one of the top receiver
talents in the state of Florida. Chose Ohio State over Notre Dame,
Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech. |
| Shane
Olivea |
OL |
6-5 |
305 |
5.1 |
Long Island, New York |
One of the top offensive line propects
not only in the East, but in the nation. Originally commited to
Georgia Tech, but changed his mind when the Tech offensive line
coach left for Georgia. Decommited from Tech and verballed to
the Buckeyes. |
| Thomas
Mathews |
OLB |
6-1 |
205 |
4.6 |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Had five games of over 15 tackles
as a senior. Had been considering Bethune Cookman, Wisconsin,
Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt. |
| Will
Smith |
OLB/DE |
6-4 |
220 |
4.55 |
Utica, New York |
On of the top DE/OLB prospects in
the East. Considered Miami, Boston College, Michigan and Virginia
Tech. Has a 2.8 GPA and a 770 on the SAT. |
| Robert
Reynolds |
ILB |
6-4 |
215 |
4.6 |
Bowling Green, Kentucky |
Considered to be the number one player
in the state of Kentucky and one of the top linebacker prospects
in the country. A major coup for the Buckeyes. Chose OSU over
Michigan, Tennessee, Miami and Virginia.
"Highly recruited football player that almost everybody
in the country tried to recruit. He is also a deep snapper."
|
| Marco
Cooper |
ILB |
6-2 |
230 |
4.6 |
Detroit, Michigan |
Regarded one of the top linebacker
prospects not only in the Midwest, but in the nation. Is truly
and impact type player that could see action his freshman year.
Only question is academics. Chose OSU over Tennessee, Minnesota,
and others. |
| * Greg Jones |
RB |
6-1 |
235 |
4.5 |
South Carolina |
One of the top big back prospects
in the country. Rushed for over 1500 yareds as a senior. Has run
a 10.8 100 meters in track. Chose OSU over Florida State and others.
Genuine Blue-Chipper.
* Signed with Florida State.
|
| Harlan
Jacobs |
DB |
6-2 |
180 |
4.5 |
Georgia |
Chose OSU over LSU. Was a latecomer
to the OSU recruiting picture. Was able to sign when Greg Jones
opted for Florida State, opening up a spot in this class for Jacobs.
Cover corner. |