Archives for April 2017

Draft A Buckeye: Cameron Johnston

 

Cameron Johnston took over punting duties for Ohio State and he was quite the weapon.  Johnston hails from Australia and he turned out the be a dependable weapon during special teams with his patented directional and rugby punts.  He has the ability to shift field position and put opposing teams in a bind, with little to no room.  Johnston averaged 46.7 yards per kick in 2016 and he was second in the nation as he averaged 43.9 net yards.  He also has wheels.  He ran a 4.92 on the 40-yard dash and that could be another weapon, if he is willing to stick his nose out during special teams opportunities.  Johnston is destined to go in either day 3 or go undrafted.  Maybe he will be the next undrafted special teams ace thta makes it in the big leagues.

Draft A Buckeye: Noah Brown

 

Noah Brown blew up against Oklahoma, showcasing his ability to out-muscle opposing DB’s.  He showed the ability to separate and high point the ball over unsuspecting defenders.  It was certainly a shock for him to leave, but he has the size and the speed to make it if a team takes a chance on him in this year’s draft.  Brown is 6’2″, 222 lbs. and he can be a monster, and has the ability to take over during games. Brown is susceptable to the injury bug and two seasons ago, he broke his leg, which caused him to redshirt that year.  Last season, he was the featured peice, but then the gameplans moved away from him as the season progressed.  He has some film, but he doesn’t, but he is an intriguing prospect due to his measurables.  He is projected to go as early as day 2 of the draft, but he is more likely going to be taken sometime in day 3.  He may follow Jailin Marshall and end up being an undrafted free agent, but who knows, the draft tends to be unpredictable.

Draft A Buckeye: Pat Elflein

 

Pat Elflein has been an anchor on the Buckeye Offensive Line for the past few seasons.  He has the talent to plug into either Offensive Guard spots and he can also be effective as a Center.  At 6’3″, 303 lbs. Elflein, last seasons Rimington winner will be a valuable commodity for a Offensive Line needy team in the NFL.  Although a tad bit inconsistent with his strentgh, his effort level and his dedication to his craft are traits that most teams covet.  He needs to improve his strength, but his experience as a wrestler would help him when placed in the game.  Versatility is the name of the game and Elflein is a proven asset at Guard and at Center.  He is projected to go in the 2nd Round.

Live Football Coverage From the SEC

We kick off our 2017 SEC spring football coverage live from press row in venerable Davis Wade Stadium on the Mississippi State campus in Starkville.

South Carolina Gamecock 2017 Spring Football Preview

Yep. They are at it again. Going down south for another SEC profile. This time the Gamecocks.

http://motsagsports.com/articles/2017-sec-spring-preview-south-carolina-gamecocks

SEC Spring Roundup: Florida Gators.

Our brothers reporting on the SEC.

http://motsagsports.com/articles/sec-spring-football-preview-florida-gators

Draft A Buckeye: Raekwon McMillan

 

Raekwon McMillan was one of Urban Meyers most prized recruits coming out of SEC territory and he has grown into a leader on defense for the Buckeyes.  At 6’2″, 240 lbs., McMillan is viewed as a speedy Middle Linebacker who can play sideline to sideline, stuff the run and diagnose plays.  The former Butkus Award recipient played Quarterback for the Buckeyes defense and directed his troops as he sees fit.  He was a leader and he should blossom and evolve after a team takes a chance on him.  He ran a 4.61 in the 40, 7.15 on the 3 cone, 4.39 in the 20-yard shuttle and an 11.84 in the 60-yard shuttle.  He is athletic and flat out fast for a linebacker, and he will be used sparingly until he finds a foothold or if injuries occur.  This is not detracting from his talent, but he had a decent season but was less productive than previous seasons.  McMillan will be an asset to a team as he is projected to be drafted in the 2nd to 3rd Round of this year’s draft.

Draft A Buckeye: Curtis Samuel

 

Curtis Samuel was the Swiss army knife that the Buckeyes leaned heavily on during the previous season and he is a playmaker that could make some noise at the NFL level.  Samuel has the right blend of size and speed, with the ability to break tackles and leave defenders in a cloud of dust.  At the NFL Combine Samuel was clocked at 4.31 in the 40-yard dash, a 4.33 in the 20-yard shuttle and a 7.09 in the 3 cone drill.  He has the ability to change directions with ease as he patiently waits for an opening.  He put up 18 reps on the bench press, 37 inches in the verticle jump and 119 inches in the broad jump.  He will look to make teams happy with his skill set and he is currently projected to go in the 2nd round, but could be in demand due to his ability to do it all.  At 5’11” and 196 lbs., Samuel is viewed as a Jack of all trades that has not mastered a particular skill.

 

Buckeyes Land Taron Vincent in 2018

By Trevor Arnold

Happy April 2, Buckeye fans as Ohio State adds a huge piece to the 2018 recruiting class. Taron Vincent, out of Bradenton, FL.

Vincent is the top ranked Defensive Tackle for the 2018 class. At 6-foot-2, 285 lbs, this kid will be an immediate impact on the defensive front.

Vincent was on an unofficial visit on March 30, and has committed to Ohio State today by way of Twitter. Vincent has had a great relationship with Larry Johnson since 2016 after Johnson visited him.

The 14th-ranked player in 2018 now marks 5 recruits already for Ohio State, and the recruiting season has only just begun. Ohio State is now ranked 2nd in the Big Ten in recruiting trailing only Penn State who has 12 recruits.