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Duane Long's Recruiting Stock Report Premium Story
Walker Ashley
Walker Ashley

Posted Sep 3, 2004

Duane Long is back with his latest thoughts and views on who the Buckeyes need, who he thinks they should take, and what the odds are right now. Click on the link to take a look.

Player/Rank of need

OSU’s Chance (%)

Stock up/down since last update?

Comments

1. Doug Worthington

75

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I have had a name lurking in the back of my mind of a player Worthington reminds me of. I found it. Alonzo Spellman. Has changed his list a little but the Buckeyes are still on it. I have a good feeling about this one.

2.Adam Myers-White

95

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Will be here for UC. Recent ankle injury may have an impact on when he may commit. Family wants him to announce for the Buckeyes as soon as possible.

3. Rico McCoy

50

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I initially read this one badly. Looks like a classic Ohio State-Michigan battle. He liked Michigan's facilities, but wait until he sees Ohio State's. There is no comparison. Most kids I have spoken to have been surprised at how outdated Michigan's are.

4. Alex Daniels

50

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Tiring of the process. Will see Oklahoma early and then make a decision. Recent push by Buckeye staff could yield results.

5. Andre Mathis

30

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Athletic enough to play WR for his high school. D'Andrea and Schlegel are both juniors, so getting a Mike like Mathis right now is perfect timing.

6. Lawrence Wilson

50

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Could Thad Matta be the key here? Really prefers basketball but knows he is a better football prospect.

7. Shawn Oatis

51

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Perfect compliment to Myers-White.

8. Walker Ashley

30

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Look at his pictures. Bodies like that come along only once in awhile. He has set two visits, one of them to Ohio State.

9. Ronnie Wilson

51

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Was scheduled originally to visit this weekend if he could beat the weather. Keeping the Buckeyes last for an official but taking a game in early makes me think they are odds on.

10. Sean Smalls

90

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Great body and great ball skills. Versatility is the one word that sums up recruiting under Jim Tressel. It is also the word that sums up Smalls.

11. Travis Beckum

30

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Beckum only lists four schools, which is always a good sign that a kid is really serious about those schools, and Ohio State is the first name out of his mouth. Could be an LB or could grow into a DE. At 6-5 with a 4.5, it doesn't matter.

12. Neefy Moffett

20

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The most underrated linebacker in the class and if I were more comfortable about him leaving the south I would have him higher on this list.

13. Anthony Felder

20

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Reminds me of Marcus Freeman. What an athlete at LB. If he would narrow down his list, I would move him up.

14. Javon Ringer

75

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Stay tuned.

15. Antwon Hight

99

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If he is eligible, he is a national top 10 DT would be a Buckeye.


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