Written by Duane Long | 23 March 2010

Keep in mind that Chase Farris could grow into a left tackle and many people see Michael Bennett as a guard at the next level. That is not a reach. I don't think we can discount tackle. He does not have the height you look for but I think reach is as important, and I would say more important. Look at the reach on Bennett. They would be the top two OLs if I saw them as primarily OLs in college.

This is not close to last years class which had at least three either tackles but it serves the Buckeyes purposes with several top guards.


I like to look at film several times before I come to a final decision
but right now my top OLs are:

1 - Chris Carter - I looked at his film the right way this time. Damn this kid is good. He plays like I want to see Walker play. He beats the piss out of people. On the second or third play on the film he reaches out and shoves a kid at least 5 yards. Plays with a mean streak. Any film of him pass blocking? If he can pass block he could be a right tackle and could be a four-star player.

2 - Antonio Underwood - A kid I did not know until I heard he verballed. Powerhouse with a nasty attitude and a burst so impressive I would not be surprised he gets a look at DT.

2 - Donavon Clark - Another kid that just blows people up.

3 - Chris Boles - I love his junior film. He did not impress me in his sophmore film. His body looks different, he looks taller and leaner and he is playing to the whistle. Nasty attitude.

4 - Aundray Walker - The rest of the Big 10? Definitely. Big Four? I am not convinced. I think the word Glenville is more important to this offer than the name Walker. I saw four full games. The players I rank ahead of him are more explosive and I am concerned about his weight. He is a massive kid and carries his weight very well but there are limits and I can't shake the feeling he is going to push them.

5 - Chase Hounshell - Big frame, good feet and a mean streak. He fits what we have been doing in the past and is the one player who could surely be a tackle. A late offer would not surprise me.

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