First Look at the Prospects for the Class of 2003
February 9, 2002 3:30 pm EST
The 2002 class again looks set, at least for a while. Buster Davis is saying that he will choose between Florida State and Nebraska and also says that the Buckeyes are indeed out of the picture. If Ohio State does not sign anyone else for 2002 and if no other player were to leave, that would give Ohio State a roster with 82 scholarship players out of the 85 maximum. 11 players will have used up their eligibility after the 2002 season, meaning Ohio State should have at least 14 scholarship to give out for 2003. That's not too many, but chances are that total will be up in the high teens before it is all said and done.
So, who are some of the top prospects for 2003 in Ohio? Start with Prescott Burgess, a safety from Warren Harding, who played with Maurice Clarett last year. Prescott will undoubtedly be considered one of the top three prospects in the state next year and the Buckeyes appear to have a very good shot at landing him. Burgess has a big frame and could play LB at the next level. Another name to keep an eye on is Darius Hiley, from Cleveland Glenville, who played with Troy Smith last year. Hiley is an incredible athlete who could play QB, CB or WR at the next level. He too, will be considered to be one of the top 3 prospect in the state next year and like Burgess, the Buckeyes have an excellent shot with him.
Some of the other names to watch (in no particular order) are QB Todd Boeckman from St. Henry, WR Devon Jordan from Massillon Washington, DT Sian Cotton from Akron St. Vincent St. Mary, CB Eric Thatcher from Cincinnati Moeller, OT Dan Pribula from Strongsville, TE Louise Irizary from Youngstown Ursuline, CB Donte Whitner from Cleveland Glenville and DE Shawn Crable from Massillon Washington. More on 2003 prospects in the next few weeks.
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