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Written by Duane Long   
Saturday, 06 June 2009 13:25

There are some, a nice sized number, who are very concerned about defensive tackle. I think we have some help on the way with the last 2 classes so I am not as concerned. However, when you can get good DTs you take them. We done messed around and had a good tackle class here in Ohio, Buckeye fans. It just snuck up on us. It looks like we will see an offer to Jibril Black. That is getting back to the kind of player that has been effective here. He is like Quinn Pitcock, David Patterson, Tim Anderson, Darrion Scott, the recent best we have had here. Not a prototype body but tough, strong players with good balance and excellent technique. Good hand fighters. Good at keeping themselves clean. Black is that type of player but quicker. What got me to take time with the tackles right now was mark Porter pointing out Teven Eatmon from Wynford. What a specimen he is. He has great feet and such an athlete for his size. He shows some pop. I think he is so raw. He is one to keep in mind for later. Se how his grades shake out. He is flying low under the radar. We can wait on him. The other kid that got me excited about the defensive tackle class is finally seeing Travis Jackson  from DeSales. How did he get penciled in at guard? That kid has to get a shot at defensive tackle. He is athletic and he can run. You have to give him a shot at DT. I think Terry Talbott from Huber Heights Wayne is some verified measurables away from a whole lot of attention. I can't believe I forgot about  Micah Robinson from John Adams. He is a player I would love to see down at cam. You want to hear my #1 sleeper? Eric Lefeld from Coldwater. He can play somewhere. I love his long body and what a motor. He could be a DT, maybe a strong side DE. If nothing else he is going to be a great OL. Look at  Michael Dennis from Carey. He is another kid I would like to see at camp. Likely an OL, but I would very much like to see him get some reps at tight end. If you want to try to grow one he is right at the top of the list. 6-7 and 260 or so sounds ideal for trying to grow one of those 6-7 320 lb freaks that we all want. Another new name for me is Harrison Scott from New Albany. He was as natural a football player as there is at the position this year, and he can run. He needs to get to combines and get himself measured and looked over. Size is going to determine who he sees offers from.

Off the top of my head I can't remember a better or deeper tackle class in Ohio. I would be happy to see offers to Black, Eatmon and Jackson. Talbott could get an offer once I saw him up close. I really like Lefeld. Looking at him just as a big athletic kid I would not have a problem with an offer. I like them all that well. Some you recruit as just bigs, Lefeld, and maybe Carey, who I really hope camps here. You know JT is cool with that.

 

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written by pula_86, June 06, 2009
Here are the videos of the guys Duane mentioned:

Jibreel Black-Although he is small at 6'2, I love his motor and how he disengages from OL. Size is a bit of a question at the next level.

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=225&name=JibreelBlack

Terry Talbott-He is my favorite DT prospect in Ohio. He has good height at 6'4, but a little small in terms of weight. He just doesn't give up on the play. I love how he shoots through the line.

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=2000&name=Terry.Talbott

Tevon Eatmon-Incredibly raw, but has great size and could turn into a monster. I would definitely monitor his progress

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=2427&name=teveneatmon

Travis Jackson-Another pretty athletic player that gets after it

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=1710&name=TravisJackson

Micah Robinson-His video jumped out at me. He was making plays. He has great patience against the run and I love his size.

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=1218&name=rbnsn_mch@yahoo.com

Eric Lefeld-I agree with Duane, what an athlete. I'm not sure if he will have the bulk to play DT.

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=2264&name=BigE

Michael Dennis-He is a little small in terms of weight, but he has intriguing size at 6'7. I am a little worried about his level of competition.

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=1361&name=dennism@hn.k12.oh.us

Harrison Scott-I really like the way Harrison plays the run. I didn't see as much from him as a pass rusher, but I like how he moves the pile.

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=1451&name=HarrisonScott
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written by Beau Orton, June 07, 2009
I guess it doesn't matter as much at an interior lineman position, or does it (with richer school districts money for facilities, coaching and schooling, but I'd like to see the Bucks go more outside the podunk areas and get gets that have eaten of a spread on a training table and met with strength coaches from their school's respectively, played in front of 15,000+ fans consistantly, and had the priviledge to go to school in states with deep pockets for tremendous facilities for sports and more importantly for academics so they will suceed while at OSU. usc and Texas do it. I don't know much about florida, but I'd imagine tourism dollars can some what rival (slightly) the dollars oil and gas provide for the Texas schools. Check out this link and see what kids are plying in:
http://www.texashsfootball.com...4504.html
and that is CFISD's second stadium. Pridgeon Stadium is still being used and is although 20+ years old, better than any HS venue I've ever been to in Ohio while living there and even when going back to visit.
Offer reported ?
written by Sunday morning guy, June 07, 2009
J Hankins from up north is big DT. Whispers going around he has an offer from the Buckeyes.Team mate
of Gholston.

6'3 320

Other notable offers are Oklahoma
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written by Kasino Royale, June 08, 2009
I'm glad the staff has focused more on our DL and DL recruiting. However, being that there is a high "underachievement" rate (grades, staying in shape, focus, not gaining weight, etc...) for the DL it seems there should be an extra body or two brought in.

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