I will refrain from applying the dreaded percentage liklihood estimates of each receuit ending up in the class. Just wanted to collect and share my thoughts on the remaining recruits on OSU's board for 2017. With 16 commitments already (17 including Haubeil, who I understand will pay his own way the first semester and will not initially count against the 85 scholarship total), including Shaun Wade (soft commit) it appears/sounds as if there could be 5-6 more players in this class. If I am missing anyone that could be in this class or that OSU has been in contact with recently, which I am sure I am, please let me know. I obviously have not included everyone with offers (e.g. those who I haven't heard anything about somewhat recent communication) but I am including those that seem to be unlikely at this point if I think there could be any chance whatsoever.
Top takes:
1. Okudah (DB)
2. Browning (LB)
3. Wilson (DT) - very unlikely
4. Tufele (DT)
5. Trey Smith (OT) - very unlikely
6. Akers (RB)
7. Darnay Holmes (DB) - probably unlikely
8. Peoples-Jones (WR) - very very unlikely
9. Hines (LB) - probably unlikely
Additional DBs:
1. Bubba Bolden (S)
2. Xavier McKinney (S)
3. Markquese Bell (S)
4. Lamont Wade (CB)
5. Jaylen Kelly-Powell (S)
Additional LBs:
1. Gary Johnson (Bama commit)
2. VanDarius Cowan (Bama commit)
3. Chandler Wooten (Auburn commit)
Other Positions:
1. Jaylen Harris (WR)
2. Josh Falo (TE)
3. Dalyn Wade-Perry (DT)
4. Thayer Munford (OT, not offered)
5. Morgan Ellison (RB, not offered)
6. Trey Pugh (TE, not offered, Northwestern commit)
I think the "top takes" trump all, but ultimately I think the class finishes with at least 1 more DB (at least 2 if Wade were to decommit), 1 more LB, and then 3-4 out of OT (hoping), WR, TE, RB, DT and DB (and very dark horse addition imo would be a 2nd QB).
Top takes:
1. Okudah (DB)
2. Browning (LB)
3. Wilson (DT) - very unlikely
4. Tufele (DT)
5. Trey Smith (OT) - very unlikely
6. Akers (RB)
7. Darnay Holmes (DB) - probably unlikely
8. Peoples-Jones (WR) - very very unlikely
9. Hines (LB) - probably unlikely
Additional DBs:
1. Bubba Bolden (S)
2. Xavier McKinney (S)
3. Markquese Bell (S)
4. Lamont Wade (CB)
5. Jaylen Kelly-Powell (S)
Additional LBs:
1. Gary Johnson (Bama commit)
2. VanDarius Cowan (Bama commit)
3. Chandler Wooten (Auburn commit)
Other Positions:
1. Jaylen Harris (WR)
2. Josh Falo (TE)
3. Dalyn Wade-Perry (DT)
4. Thayer Munford (OT, not offered)
5. Morgan Ellison (RB, not offered)
6. Trey Pugh (TE, not offered, Northwestern commit)
I think the "top takes" trump all, but ultimately I think the class finishes with at least 1 more DB (at least 2 if Wade were to decommit), 1 more LB, and then 3-4 out of OT (hoping), WR, TE, RB, DT and DB (and very dark horse addition imo would be a 2nd QB).
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