vball10set;1339866 wrote:No real surprise, and will open up another scholly

Ohio State University Football


All-Big Ten defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins announced today he will forego his senior season of eligibility with the Buckeyes and make himself available for the 2013 NFL Draft and an opportunity to continue his career at the next level.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State all-Big Ten Conference defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins announced today he will forego his senior season of eligibility with the Buckeyes and make himself available for the 2013 NFL Draft and an opportunity to continue his career at the next level.
"I have decided, with the support of my family, to forego my senior season at Ohio State in order to enter the NFL Draft," Hankins said Monday. "I will always be grateful for the family I have gained here at Ohio State.
"I want to thank coach Meyer, coach Vrabel and strength coach Marotti for bringing the best out of me as a football player and person, and for their constant support. I also want to thank coach Tressel and coach Heacock for recruiting me and giving me an opportunity to be a part of this great school and great program."
Hankins, who is 20, appeared in 38 games the past three years and started every game in 2011 and 2012 - 25 total. He was fourth on the team in tackles in 2011 with 67 stops, including 11 tackles-for-loss (-24 yards), and this past season he ranked fifth with 55 tackles, including 4.0 TFLs (-22).
"I have enjoyed coaching and getting to know Johnathan Hankins over the past year," Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. "His hard work on and off the field has given him an opportunity to move on to the next level. The coaching staff and I wish him all the best."
Hankins, who wraps up his Ohio State career with 138 tackles (58 solos; 80 assists), including 16.5 TFLs (-55 yards) and five quarterback sacks, was a member of four prestigious award/trophy watch lists entering the 2012 season - the Lombardi, Outland, Bednarik and Nagurski. As a freshman in 2010, Hankins played in all 13 games and was named the team's outstanding first-year player on defense. He was Ohio State's Jack Stephenson Award winner as the team's outstanding defensive lineman in 2011, and this past year he was named all-Big Ten by the league's coaches after making things miserable for opposing offenses all season despite constant double teams. Hankins had a career-high 10 tackles twice this season: vs. California and Alabama-Birmingham.
"My three years at The Ohio State University have provided amazing experiences for me, and they are years I will never forget or take for granted," Hankins said. "My plans are to return to finish my degree and to continue to be a part of this brotherhood of Buckeyes. I am so appreciative for the support I have received from my teammates, the coaching staff and administrators at Ohio State, and of course, my family."

Automatik;1339888 wrote:I knew this was coming.

Let's hope Roby stays.

Midstate01;1339889 wrote:He will likely go top 5. He had to go. Hoping roby stays though!!

Defensive tackle Donovan Munger (Shaker Heights, Ohio/Shaker Heights) made his official visit to Ohio State this weekend and the trip was more than enough to convince Munger to become verbal commitment No. 19 for Urban Meyer’s 2013 recruiting class

Automatik;1339897 wrote:I think I read somewhere that Roby was leaning towards coming back, maybe even confirmed it?

Not sure what I'd do in his situation. I'm not sure he can raise his stock anymore by coming back. I haven't seen any mocks with him listed, but he's definitely got NFL game.

Automatik;1339897 wrote:I think I read somewhere that Roby was leaning towards coming back, maybe even confirmed it?

Not sure what I'd do in his situation. I'm not sure he can raise his stock anymore by coming back. I haven't seen any mocks with him listed, but he's definitely got NFL game.

se-alum;1339902 wrote:Yea, him returning would be solely for the opportunity to win an NC. He's proven his cover ability, and he's not afraid to tackle anyone. I'm just glad Travis Howard has no choice but to leave!

FatHobbit;1339868 wrote:I hope he is drafted high, makes a ton of money and I'll root for whatever team he ends up with.

se-alum;1339906 wrote:I can't imagine Roby doesn't get 1st round results back from his paperwork.

vball10set;1339866 wrote:No real surprise, and will open up another scholly

Hb31187;1339963 wrote:Scholarship*

Midstate01;1339966 wrote:Please don't ruin this thread... I understand what you're doing but just don't.

xKoToVxSyNdRoMe;1340077 wrote:A guy on the Tenn. boards says he believes Vonn Bell to be announcing for OSU on the 12th (his birthday)

vball10set;1339982 wrote:Lol


btw, any update on Mitchell?

vball10set;1339982 wrote:Lol


btw, any update on Mitchell?

The speedy Texas linebacker finally made it to Columbus, but emerged without adding his name to the list of 2013 Buckeye pledges.In a heady and productive recruiting weekend for the Ohio State Buckeyes, head coach Urban Meyer was not able to close with one big-time out-of-state visitor -- 2013 Plano (TX) Prestonwood Christian linebacker Mike Mitchell.

After seemingly coming close to committing to Ohio State during the summer, Mitchell finally made his way to the Midwest for a three-day stay from Friday to Sunday.
And despite the fact that the consensus four-star linebacker with a national offer list didn't end his recruitment over the weekend, his father, Ken Mitchell, did say that his son was impressed with what he saw. His first two words were 'crazy' and 'awesome.' The first thing he did when he got there was spend time with Coach [Urban] Meyer. Then he went to the OSU basketball game. He said it was a great time.
It was the first trip to Ohio for Mitchell, who was born in Florida and grew up a fan of Meyer when he was coaching the Gators to national championships.
In terms of the Buckeyes, there was some consternation among Buckeye fans that Mitchell's parents didn't make the trip. His father shot down that talk. "It doesn't make a lick of a difference. Mike is smart and he knows what he wants and he knows that we're good with whatever he chooses. We don't live through our kids or anything so we'll leave it in his hands and whatever he wants, we'll understand and be totally supportive of it. I don't think he can make a bad choice with what he's got on the table."
As for future visits or a current timetable, the elder Mitchell said that the family will sit down in the near future and discuss options. In other words, there are no visits currently set up and no timetable for a decision.
Oklahoma and Texas A&M are generally considered the primary competition for Mitchell, who has already taken visits to Norman and College Station this fall.

Midstate01;1340088 wrote:Bell's coach(I think) today said his mind is made up 100%. Will announce soon. Most believe he will go to bama.