MotSag chat with Dontae Strickland

4star_recruit_iconDontae is is a 2015 athlete from South Brunswick, New Jersey. Dontae is currently 5″11 184 lbs. Dontae plays both wide receiver and running back for his high school teams offense. Being able to play both positions makes him so highly sought after by colleges. Donate has great vision and always hits the hole going full speed and is strong enough to run through the initial contact.

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247sports ranks him as the # 130 overall player and the #12 athlete in the country.

Q: When did Ohio State first make contact with you, and how did it feel?

A: They first sent me a letter to fill out my information and everything, and it made me feel that maybe one day I can play and be an Ohio State Buckeye.

Q: Who is your primary recruiter and how often do you speak?

A: I have not came in contact on the phone or anything yet, just letters and everything so far.

Q: What about Ohio State makes you strongly consider them?

A: The rate of NFL players that they have put in the league from their school, and the fact that they’re a top team in the country.

Q: What about your game do you think sets you apart from everyone else?

A: My IQ of the game, my vision on the field, my game breaking plays and my leadership on the field.

Q: What do you feel you need to work on the most this season?

A: Working on my speed and just getting faster in every aspect of the game.

Q: What NFL player do you think your game most resembles?

A: I think Adrian Peterson, because I can run inside and outside, and get away speed.

Q: Which schools are recruiting you the hardest?

A: I would say Rutgers right now. But colleges are starting to get in contact as the year goes on.

Q: Do you plan on making a visit to OSU anytime soon?

A: I plan on making a visit there soon, because my brother actually lives in Ohio so it would work out perfect, and I will probably try to make a game this year as well.

Q: What are some of your other hobbies besides football?

A: Running track, playing basketball and working out.

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