Rate the 2015 Recruiting Class

[WANG]

I know that we won't be able to judge the real results of the class for a few years, but based on need and level of talent, what do you think of OSU's class?

Defensive Line - A

Jashon Cronell 4* DE

Dre'Mont Jones 4* DE

Josh Alabi 3* DE

Rashod Berry 3* DE

Robert Landers 3* DT

DaVon Hamilton 3* DT

Not a huge surprise, but Meyer and Co cleaned up again along the DL. Not as star studded as before, but with the depth OSU will be losing after next season, they needed to replenish.


Linebacker - A

Justin Hilliard 5* LB

Jerome Baker 4* ATH/LB

Nick Conner 4* LB

They have had some larger LB classes in the past few years, so it seemed like the focused on other needs. The three they DID take, however, are impressive. I think Hilliard and Baker will be playing together a lot.


Defensive Back - A

Eric Glover Williams 4* CB

Jamel Dean 4* CB

Denzel Ward 4* CB

Joshua Norwood 3* CB

Damon Arnette 3* CB

Needed to add depth, got a lot of it. Replaced a recruit at the 11th hour as well, impressive.


Offensive Line - A

Isaiah Prince 4* OT

Matt Burrell 4* OG

Grant Schmidt 3* OT

Kevin Feder 3* OT

Branden Bowen 3* OT

Mirko Jurkovic 3* OG

Wow...just wow. OSU is going to need help on the OL in 2 seasons, and man did they stock pile this year. Again, not a lot of stars in this group, but Warriner is a magic maker. Landing Prince today did a lot to boost this class, and I think Burrell is a can't miss.


Wide Receiver/Tight End - B

Alex Stump 4* WR

KJ Hill 4* WR

AJ Alexander 3* TE

Not a lot hear, but wasn't a position of need. Landing Hill kept this from being a let down, but Stump should be very good.


Running Back - A

Mike Webber 4* RB

Buckeyes are loaded at RB, but keeping Webber out of M*ch*gan and winning the first head to head battle with Harbaugh makes this an A


Quarterback - A

Torrance Gibson 4* ATH/QB/WR

Joe Burrow 4* QB

I know everyone is excited about Gibson, but I wouldn't be shocked if he ends up at another spot *cough* WR *cough*. I am VERY excited about Burrows though, kid is a legit dual threat. More of a JTB type (not a lot of shimmy, but enough to keep defenses honest) but with a stronger arm.


Special Teams - A?

Liam McCullough 2* LS

Don't need a punter, don't need a kicker. Got the #1 long snapper in the class. Somewhere, Jim Tressel is smiling.

[mauricxe]

I really wanted a stud DT

After watching Bennet have the most quiet DOMINATING season, I wanted another Bosa in the middle. Beckner was a miss. So was that Canadian. So I give us a B+...only cause I'm greedy. Clearly this is an A class but fuck it, I'm a greedy son of a bitch.

The rest of the class was great. I'm most excited for Burrows! I think he's gonna be a real star....sorry Gibson.

The linebackers are gonna be NASTY. Our secondary + LBers looks like we hacked an NCAA game or something. Vonn Bell, Apple, Glover Williams, McMillian, Darron Lee, Hubbard (if he doesnt move to DE), Hilliard, Reeves, Webb, and an improving Tyvis Powell. I still haven't given up on the big Garron Conley. It's almost not fair for the rest of the B1G LOLOLOL.

And let's not forget our Defensive line featuring Bosa and Washington. Lots of new starters to break in the rotation. Gonna be soooooo much fun.

The offensive line has the 2nd best haul on the team...if not the best. Grant Schmidt and that freakishly long Feder kid are the two kids I'm most excited for outside of Burrows.

It's gonna be a great 3-4 years.

gg Big Ten
gg SEC
gg everyone else

[baller]

#6 recruiting class according to ESPN and 247 sports, #9 recruiting class according to Scout and Rivals. Not bad, may not be as good as 2013, but not bad.

[victor2111]

I like the WR a little more than you do. Also think Gibson could end up at wr.

Great class. Got our needs and loaded up at key positions.

[socaljd3]

I couldn't give two sh!ts about stars next to their names...all i care about is what Urban thinks of them, as well as those who watch these kids game film in detail. However, getting kids in the South, Texas, Ohio and Cali are key. Why, because if they're looked at with great potential...its even more so in these areas because they're playing against good competition. As opposed to a star next to a kid's name in a small town...because he's going to be the big fish in a big pond playing against inferior kids.