Derrick Bryant - 2010 OH DE

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Looks like U-M is in good shape with 2010 DE Derrick Bryant: http://michigan.scout.com/a.z?s=162&p=2&c=830479&ssf=1&RequestedURL=htt… More info: http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/football-recruiting/607982-10-oh-de-… I have a healthy dose of skepticism for all potential commitments, particularly out of state. At the very least, Tall seems to be doing a good job in Ohio.
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West Texas Blue

January 15th, 2009 at 2:57 PM ^

Bryant is on Rivals Top 250 Watch list, so he looks to be a highly regarded prospect. Defensive End will still be a key need for the '10 class, as I expect us to go for another SDE and a WDE. Bryant is a SDE according to Rivals; not sure if William Gholston is a SDE or WDE. A very long way to go though. The class 2010 looks to be very promising with Miller, Jackson, and most likely Marvin Robinson and Lo Wood in the fold.

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MaizeinPhilly

January 15th, 2009 at 3:01 PM ^

Melvin Fellows comes to mind. Was an early commit to Illinois this year, then Tressel snake oils him away pretty easily. Buckeye nation should jump on him early, and along w/ being at tOSU's camp in June, it's hard to imagine Bryant ending up anywhere else.

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WolvinLA

January 15th, 2009 at 3:45 PM ^

Why do you say that? Just because he's from Ohio? Michigan get's some pretty good Ohio talent, you know. Keep in mind OSU's only 2 verbals for 2010 so far are both DE's. That might play into his decision as well.

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MaizeinPhilly

January 15th, 2009 at 5:15 PM ^

way too far? you're right, but it's how I see it. where will he commit? i don't know the kid. My opinion was based on the fact that he plays in the CPS of all places and that Tressel does extremely well w/ in-state prospects when it comes to early offers. if he had an osu offer at this point i'd feel otherwise. (i'm assuming he'll get an offer)

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MaizeinPhilly

January 15th, 2009 at 5:27 PM ^

man i agree with you completely. i just like to wait for a top level undecided talent to HAVE AN OSU OFFER FIRST before i start guessing where he goes. (in risk of sounding like a tool here), but I lived in Ohio and have a family connection to one of OSU's current commits. you know he really was interested in a couple of schools, like michigan. but when ohio state offered he couldn't resist. not all ohio players are like that, but i don't assume anything until i have proof that they're not holding out for an osu offer like Fellows and this kid did.

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DeuceInTheDeuce

January 15th, 2009 at 4:12 PM ^

when you are 16 or 17 and your parents want you to go to UM, it's going to be tough for him to say no. I can't see any argument that would prove to his parents that a place like OSU would be a better fit.

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