Ever wonder what happened to the players Ohio State didn't get? Here is a look at some of the top recruits, either from Ohio or ones that OSU worked to sign. We can not get them all!
David Abdul – Massillon Washington (OH) kicker had some academic question marks and did not get an offer from OSU. Took Pittsburgh up on their offer. Has had an up and down career as Pitt’s kicker and is recovering from a broken leg in the off-season.
Victor Abiermi – OSU was in the hunt for and offered this Maryland phenom, but Abiermi ended up at ND and should be a star very soon at DE for the Irish. Started 7 games as a true freshman for Notre Dame last season.
Chase Anastasio - The Buckeyes offered this WR/DB from Virginia to be part of the 2003 class, but Anastasio chose ND. Anastasio redshirted last year for the Irish and has not yet cracked the two-deep at WR.
Chad Anderson – Canton McKinley (OH) product never received an offer from OSU, but did from Kentucky. He led the SEC in tackles per game (11.4) last season. Anderson will be a junior and will again start at ILB this season.
Bryan Andrews – Lima (OH) product looks like he has earned a starting DE job for Wake Forrest this year. OSU was thought to have offered Andrews but an apparent disagreement with Andrews’ mom ended up ruling OSU out and helped send Andrews to Wake Forrest. Started 2 games last year at DE as a redshirt freshman.
Robert Armstrong - This D-lineman from Fork Union Military Academy considered an offer from OSU, but chose Maryland instead. Armstrong played as a true freshman (off the bench) last year, but projects as a starter at defensive tackle for the Terrapins this year.
Devin Aromashodu - OSU had offered and was right in the thick of the race for Aromashodu in 2002, but he ended up in Auburn. Enters his junior year as a backup wide receiver, but has started 9 games in two seasons for Auburn.
Baratka Atkins - Had OSU in his top 5 a month or two before signing day 2002, but chose to stay in his home state of Florida and attend Miami. Started at DE for the Hurricanes last year as a redshirt freshman. Has an extremely bright future.
Jason Avant – Avant was thought to have had an OSU offer and had OSU high on his list through his senior year in H.S., but ended up at Michigan and is now the starter opposite Marlin Jackson for the Wolverines.
Jeff Backes – The Upper Arlington (OH) running back chose Northwestern over Ohio State and is a starter at CB for the Wildcats. Backes started three games at running back in 2002, before becoming a starter at CB last year.
Andrew Bain - Bain chose to stay close to home selecting Miami over offers from Ohio State and several others. He once had a visit scheduled to OSU. Bain played as a true freshman last year and is currently #2 on the 'Canes depth charts at right tackle.
Sam Baker - Baker is now a redshirt freshman and projected starter at left tackle for Southern Cal this year. OSU had offered Baker a scholarship to be part of the 2003 class and the coaches made an in-home visit to Baker in December 2002, but it wasn't meant to be.
Brandon Barrett – Highly touted WR may have had an offer open from OSU at one point, but committed to West Virginia to enroll in 2004. Some talk says that Barrett may not qualify academically.
Willis Barringer - This Toledo (OH) native was not offered by OSU but was by Michigan and he jumped on it. Barringer started 6 games as a redshirt freshman last year and will backup Ryan Mundy at free safety this year.
Justin Belarski – Fairfield (OH) product has played sparingly throughout his career at Pittsburgh, but the strong center (415 lb bench) is listed as the #1 center this year for the Panthers.
Jeff Berk – Offense guard hails from Huber Heights (OH) and will contend for All-Big East honors at West Virginia this year. Didn’t get much of a look from OSU. Started the last three games of his freshman year and has started ever since.
Mark Bihl – Washington Courthouse (OH) product may start at center for Michigan this year. Played in 11 games as a redshirt freshman for UM last season. OSU never really pursued.
Chase Blackburn – This Marysville (OH) prospect will be a third-year starter and is a potential All-MAC defensive end. Blackburn is entering his senior year at Akron. Some may remember all the tackles he made in the Ohio North-South High School All-Star game a few years back.
Brock Bolen – OSU offered this big back last year, but some say OSU later backed off. Bolen then committed to Illinois and enrolled this spring. He is in the mix at FB this season for the Illini.
Conrad Bolston - OSU offered this D-lineman from Washington DC and got a visit from him in December 2003, but ended up staying closer to home and selected Maryland. Bolston played as a true frosh last year and is penciled in as a starter at DT this year.
Kyle Brown – OSU offered this WR from Michigan and Brown was said to have liked OSU too, but Michigan State won out. Brown will start for the Spartans this fall after starting 7 games last year.
Reggie Brown – Remember him? OSU lost out to Georgia for this WR on signing day some 5 ½ years ago. Brown will start at WR for the Bulldogs this year after starting 16 games the past two and a half seasons.
Ricky Brown – Played at powerhouse Cincinnati Elder, but did not get much of a look from Ohio State. Looks like Brown has earned the starting WLB job as a junior for Boston College.
Terrell Brown - This cornerback from Mesquite, TX chose the home school (Texas) over an offer from OSU. Brown played as a true frosh and is currently #2 on the depth charts at cornerback for Texas heading into this season, his sophomore year.
Melvin Bryant - The Buckeyes offered this TE from Muncie, Indiana in the fall of 2001 and were in Bryant's top three for a while, but Illinois won out. Bryant started 6 games as a redshirt freshman last year for the Illini and is their #1 TE heading into his sophomore year.
Prescott Burgess – This Warren Harding product was said to have had a beef with his former teammate Maurice Clarett and chose Michigan over Ohio State. OSU had offered early in the process. Like Crable, he will battle for playing time at LB this year for the Wolverines.
Michael Bush – Buckeye recruiting fanatics thought it was a done deal with the versatile Bush coming to OSU, but Bush opted for Louisville (over an offer from OSU and others) and has played all over the field for the Cardinals. Looks to be in a crowded tailback mix this fall, but could play somewhere else on the field.
Jeff Byers – OSU along with everyone else wanted the Byers, the overwhelming choice as the top center prospect in the nation for 2004. Byers liked OSU, but not enough and will enroll at So Cal this fall. OSU had offered early in the recruiting process.
Dominique Byrd – Fighting for PT at tight end for So Cal this year. This Minnesota product TE/WR/LB once gave OSU a long look and had a pending offer.
Sean Coffey – Cleveland WR did not get much of a look from OSU, but will be a second year starter at Missouri this year.
Barry Cofield – This DE started 12 games for Northwestern at DE last season. Cofield got a hard look from OSU, but no offer and opted for Northwestern. He will again start at DE for the Wildcats this year.
Trent Cole – This All-Conference USA defensive end hails from Wilberforce, OH. He did not get much love from OSU and ended up at Cincinnati. Cole is entering his third consecutive year as a starter.
Duane Coleman - The Clemson starting TB had a great visit to OSU in January 2002, but chose to accept Clemson's offer over Ohio State's. Started seven games as a sophomore last season, rushing for over 600 yards. #1 on the depth chart for 2004.
Aaron Conley – This Akron Zip hails from Wooster (OH) and will be a 4th year starter for Akron this fall. Should be All-MAC.
George Cooper Jr. – TE from Westerville (OH) turned down an OSU offer to attend Georgia Tech. Has yet to make a splash, but has made it up to second team for the Yellow Jackets.
Shawn Crable – A year and a half ago, most predicted this Massillon star LB/DE to be a Buckeye. Didn’t happen. Crable will see playing time as a redshirt frosh LB at Michigan this year.
Mitchell Crossley – The Springfield (OH) product will be a third-year starter in this, his junior season. Recorded 9 sacks last year and projects as All-MAC this year.
Andrew Crummey – Maryland right guard hails from Van Wert (OH). Redshirted as a freshman but now appears to be a projected starter in just his second year. OSU did not offer but did pursue.
Bryan Cupito – This Cincinnati QB prospect wasn’t offered by OSU and will be the new starting QB at Minnesota this fall after serving as the Gophers 3rd team QB last year.
Lawrence Dampeer - This blue-chip defensive tackle once had an offer from OSU. Some think academics scared OSU off. Dampeer is now a redshirt freshman at Oklahoma and is second on the depth charts at defense tackle.
Buster Davis – Seemed to play games throughout the recruiting process and did not receive an LOI on signing day in 2002. Committed to FSU where he has yet to make an impact. Starts the season as the #2 MLB for the Seminoles.
Fred Davis - The Toledo (OH) product chose Southern Cal late in the process this past January and enrolled in time to play spring ball. Reports say that Davis had a rough go at it this spring, but he still could be in the mix at WR for So Cal this fall with eligibility questions surrounding a few WR's.
Tyrell Dortch – The Hoboken, NJ product was thought to be leaning OSU’s way at one point in the recruiting process, but ended up at Michigan State. Dortch has been moved from running back to the “bandit” (hybrid of an LB and a safety) position this year.
Jeremiah Drobney – This Massillon Washington (OH) product has started 6 games at Kentucky and is the #1 TE heading into his junior season. Was not recruited by OSU.
David Dyches - This kicker from Texas chose Nebraska over an offer from Ohio State in early February 2003. Dyches was the #1 kicker for the Cornhuskers last year as a freshman and made 14 of 21 FG attempts. He will again be NU's #1 kicker this season.
Jeff Edwards - This O-lineman had an offer from OSU in 2001 and visited the Buckeyes that December, but chose Stanford over OSU, signing with the Cardinal in February 2002. Started 8 games but missed the rest due to injury last year. Will be a third-year sophomore this year and is #1 on Stanford's depth chart at right guard.
Ray Edwards – OSU was thought to have offered this Cincinnati product but may have backed off. Edwards is now a starter at DE for the Purdue Boilermakers and appears to have a bright future. Had ten tackles and two and a half sacks as a true freshman last year.
Jarred Ellerson – This starting WR in Gopher-land had 44 receptions last year, with a startling 20.7 yard average per catch, going for over 900 yards. Ellerson hails from Copely, OH, but didn’t get much of a look from OSU.
Delbert Ferguson – This Youngstown, OH product wanted to be a Buckeye, but never got the offer. A broken leg during his senior year didn’t help matters. Ferguson will be a freshman at Cincinnati this fall.
Brandon Fields – Michigan State’s punter hails from Toledo and finished 2nd in the nation with a 46.4 yard average last season. Fields was not pursued by OSU. Just entering his sophomore year at Michigan State.
Jim Fisher - The TE from Huron, OH committed to Michigan early in the process and never waited around to see if OSU might offer. Fisher is now a 5th year senior and is not in the two-deep for the Wolverines.
Justin Fraley – The senior starting SS for Minnesota is from Cleveland. Fraley did not earn a scholarship offer from OSU but has started 12 games over the past two seasons between safety and linebacker.
Tony Franklin – A top RB prospect from Cleveland did not get an OSU offer and opted for Virginia. Now plays CB and started 6 games as a redshirt freshman last year. Projected started this year, his sophomore season.
Andre Frazier – Trent Cole’s counterpart at the other DE spot for the Bearcats didn’t get much of a look from OSU but has started 21 games heading into his senior season for Cincinnati. He may join Cole on the 1st team All-Conference USA list at DE this year. Hails from Cincinnati.
Eric Fritz – At one point was thought to have a pending offer from OSU. Accepted an offer to Pittsburgh. Played on the DL his first two years but may earn a starting job on the O-line as a third-year sophomore this year.
Charles Frye – This Willard (OH) prospect has started 33 games for the Akron Zips. Frye may be touted as a Heisman candidate this year, and at 6-4, 224, has the tools to possibly play in the NFL. Was not pursued by OSU.
Brett Gallimore – OSU lost the battle to the school up north for this highly touted freshman O-lineman to be.
Kendric Gholston – OSU was unable to pull Gholston out of Georgia and he ended up choosing the Bulldogs. Gholston will start at DT for Georgia this year. Has started 9 games over the past two years missing time with injuries.
Na’Shan Goddard – OSU gave a hard look to this D-line prospect from Dayton, but apparently did not offer. Goddard did get the offer from South Carolina and started at right tackle as a sophomore for the Gamecocks last year. Goddard could be an All-SEC performer before he leaves.
Tavares Gooden – OSU was right in the thick of the hunt for this starting Miami OLB who started 10 games as a true freshman for the Hurricanes last year. OSU offered but couldn't close the deal.
Adam Graessle – Turned down a grayshirt offer from OSU for a (regular) scholarship offer from Pittsburgh. Kicked off as a frosh (last year) and appears to be Pitt’s #1 punter heading into 2004.
Gino Guidugli – This QB prospect got out of his Kentucky commitment and got a look from the Buckeyes but no offer. Guidugli ended up at Cincy and will start his second game against the Buckeyes on September 4th.
Richard Hall – This Cincinnati product once signed with Ohio State but never made it on board because of academics. Look for Hall (#24) at TB for the Bearcats against the Buckeyes on September 4th. Started 9 games last year and rushed for over 700 yards.
Tramain Hall – This slot back once lived in Ohio and had an offer from OSU, but committed to NC State and is now a dangerous WR/Slot back and a starter for the Wolfpack.
Jason Harmon – Michigan State’s starting free safety hails from Ironton (OH) and has started 21 games the past two seasons. Harmon did not get much of a look from OSU.
Chris Harrell – This Penn State safety, who hails from Euclid (OH) has started 18 games over the past two seasons. OSU did not offer Harrell who may or may not start for the Nittany Lions this year.
Antoine Harris – Columbus (OH) product has started 15 games in his first three seasons with Louisville and could challenge for All-Conf USA honors at cornerback. Was not offered by OSU.
Chad Henne – OSU was in on Henne early in the game and offered him a scholarship, but this QB committed to Michigan and will be a true freshman this fall. Some considered Henne to be the #1 QB prospect in the nation.
Devin Hester – OSU thought they had a legitimate shot early in the recruiting process at this electric kick returner for Miami. In reality, OSU was out of it fairly early for Hester, although they did offer Hester a scholarship.
Ali Highsmith - The cousin of former NFL-er Alonzo Highsmith gave OSU a hard look for a while, but ended up choosing LSU. OSU had offered fairly early in the process. Highsmith has yet to crack the two-deep for LSU at linebacker.
Adam Hines – Indiana’s left guard is from Vandalia (OH) and has started 22 games over the past two years heading into his junior campaign. Hines again projects as Indiana’s starting left guard. OSU did not offer Hines.
Jeremy Hines – Started the last 7 games of the season as a redshirt freshman for West Virginia last year. Hails from Lakewood Ohio and projects as the starting center heading into his sophomore campaign. OSU did not give pursue hard.
Joel Holler - This highly touted O-lineman from Pennsylvania had scholarships from OSU and several other big-time programs but has yet to crack the two-deep on Penn State's offensive line.
Jessey Holley - This versatile athlete had an offer from OSU and had OSU in his final three, but ended up choosing North Carolina. Holley played WR as a true freshman last year for the Tarheels and is expected to be a backup WR again this year.
Darrell Hunter – The Middletown (OH) product is said to now run the 40 in the 4.3 range. Hunter played a good deal as a freshman for Miami (OH), started last year, and projects as All-MAC as a junior this year.
Eddie Jackson – From Columbus South H.S. (OH), Jackson headed to Fork Union and then to West Virginia. Jackson was the scout team MVP for the ‘Eers a season ago, but projects as a starter at WR this season. OSU didn’t pursue hard.
Marlin Jackson – OSU tried to get a late visit from Jackson after he had already committed to Michigan, but couldn’t pull it off. This Pennsylvania product is about as good as it gets at cornerback in the NCAA.
Jamesly Jean - This big TE from Tampa had an OSU offer and might have been leaning OSU's way at one point, put ended up choosing NC State instead. Jean redshirted last year and has yet to crack the two-deep for the Wolfpack.
Max Jean-Gilles – MJG had a great visit to OSU late in the recruiting process and was thought to possibly be leaning OSU’s way, but wound up at Georgia and is one of the up-and-coming O-linemen in the SEC.
Wes Jefferson – Maryland LB liked OSU and was offered early in the process but opted to stay home and sign with the Terrapins. Jefferson is now a starter at OLB for Maryland. Was scout team player of the year as a true freshman last year at Maryland.
Anthony Jordan – Top 5 tackler in the MAC last year for Toledo. Jordan, who projects as an All-MAC linebacker. He hails from Whitehall, in central Ohio.
Davin Joseph – Some in the know thought Joseph was OSU bound a few years back, but is now a good looking starting offensive guard for the Sooners. The sky is the limit for Joseph.
Adam Kadela – This Dublin Coffman (OH) product did not get an offer from OSU but played as a true freshman for Northwestern last year and projects as a starter at outside linebacker for the Wildcats this year.
Ryan Keenan - DT from Westlake (OH) chose Northwestern over offers from Virginia and MAC schools. Was not offered by OSU. Currently a backup D-lineman for the Wildcats that figures to get some decent playing time this year.
Josh Kerr - Brother of Ohio State linebacker John Kerr didn't get much of a look from Ohio State but did get accept an offer from Miami (FL). Kerr, who plays on the O-line, will enroll at Miami this fall. Hails from Strongsville (OH).
Eric Knott – OSU was right in the mix at one point for this TE who was ranked as the #1 TE prospect in the country by at least one source. Knott ended up at MSU and is now a Sr and has started 17 games the last two seasons, battling injuries.
James Lee - This Belle Glades O-lineman may have been closing to accepting an OSU offer at one point, but decided Georgia was best for him. Lee redshirted as a freshman and has not yet cracked the two-deep for Georgia.
Blake Lingruen – Starting center for Wake Forrest hails from Liberty Center (OH). Was not pursued by OSU. Has 21 career starts heading into his senior year.
Paul Long – This redshirt freshman may start at free safety for Purdue this year. Long hails from Dayton and did not get much of a look from Ohio State.
Chris Norwell – This D-lineman from Cincinnati was not offered by OSU but projects as a starter at DT as a redshirt freshman for the Illini this year.
Eric Mahl – The Monroeville (OH) product didn’t receive the offers from major programs, but had 126 tackles as a junior last year and projects as an All-MAC MLB at Kent State this year.
Sam Maldanado – Buckeye transfer is now the second team TB for the Maryland Terrapins. Will be a senior this year. Rushed for 305 yards last year with a nice 6.0 yards per carry average.
Jim Marten - OSU doesn't offer many prospects from Indiana, but did offer Marten to be part of the 2002 class. OSU thought they had as good of a shot as any at one point, but Marten chose Boston College and is the backup right tackle heading into his sophomore season.
Tim Massaquoi – This versatile athlete had OSU on his list for awhile but is now the projected starter at TE for Michigan this year.
Mike Massey – Younger brother of Jim and Pat, this St Iggy product decided to join his brother on the D-line at Michigan and will enroll this fall.
Pat Massey – His older was a Buckeye, but this Cleveland St. Ignatius DE is now a starter at DE for the Wolverines.
Ben Mauk – Legendary High School numbers at Kenton H.S. (OH). Lit up the Wake Forrest spring game this year and is now the second team QB as a redshirt freshman. OSU shied away from Mauk because of his size and lack of H.S. competition.
Claude "Turk" McBride - OSU offered and once had a pretty good shot at McBride, but Turk ended up choosing Tennessee. McBride played as a true freshman last year and is now a second team DE for the Vols as a sophomore.
Scott McClintock – Another versatile product that gave OSU a look before committing to Michigan. McClintock at this point is projected to start for Michigan at LB this fall. He has started three games over the past two seasons for Michigan.
Stanley McClover - Buckeye fans will probably remember this name. McClover verbally committed to OSU, but signed with Auburn on signing day 2003. McClover was only a partial qualifier as a freshman, but projects as a starter at DE for the Tigers this year.
John McCoy – Richwood (OH) product was not recruited by OSU. Has not played much at Kansas, but projects as a starter at DT heading into his senior year.
Matt McCutchan – Kentucky projected starting center in 2004 hails from Lebanon (OH). Transferred to Kentucky from Navy. Not recruited by Ohio State.
Mike McGlynn – Austintown (OH) O-lineman chose Pittsburgh and although he was not offered by OSU, a ‘ship may have been on the way at the time of his commitment. McGlynn was second team last year as a true frosh, but redshirted. He is in the mix for a starting job this season.
Brandon McKinney – This one time Ohio State commitment had academic issues and ended up at Michigan State. McKinney will start for the Spartans at DT this fall after taking a medical redshirt last year and starting 4 games in 2002.
Rhema McNight – Like Stovall, McKnight gave OSU a pretty good look, but opted for the Irish and is now the starter opposite Stovall at WR. Started 7 games as a sophomore last season for Notre Dame.
Eric Moncur - OSU offered and got a very positive visit from Moncur in January 2003, but Moncur chose the Hurricanes over the Buckeyes. Moncur has not yet cracked the two-deep at DE for Miami.
Anthony Montgomery – This northern Ohio prospect didn’t get an offer from OSU and chose to head to Minnesota. Montgomery looks like a pretty good one at nose tackle for the Gophers this year. Started 7 games as a sophomore last year.
Dan Mooney – Bay Village (OH) product was not offered by OSU but did get a look from Ohio State. Has been a backup his three seasons at Duke, but projects as the #1 center for 2004.
Ellery Moore – Massillon (OH) product earned starting job as a junior at Kentucky after starting sparingly his first 2 years. Can play DE or NG. Did not get much of a look from OSU.
Lance Moore – This WR from Westerville (OH) had a remarkable 103 catches for nearly 1,200 yards last year for Toledo. Moore likely didn’t have the size OSU wanted, but should be All-MAC for the second straight year this season.
Anthony Morelli - This blue-chip QB prospect from Pennsylvania originally picked Pittsburgh, but then changed his mind. OSU got back in the hunt briefly, but Morelli then settled on Penn State and will be a freshman this fall.
Da'Juan Morgan - WR from Florida verbally committed to OSU for 2004, but was later told that an offer would not be extended to him on signing day. Enrolls at NC State this fall.
Derek Morris – The Waffle was committed to OSU but was freed from his LOI and caught on with NC State. Morris will get a shot at the Buckeyes in September as the Woolfpack’s starting right tackle. Still all kinds of upside here.
Tez Morris – The Pittsburgh starting free safety hails from Hamilton (OH). Did not get much of a look from OSU. Has started 23 games for Pittsburgh over the past two seasons.
Tyrone Moss – OSU thought they had a good shot at one point, but now Moss may be the main man at TB for the Hurricanes of Miami this year. Ran for over 500 yards as a true freshman for Miami last season. OSU had offered Moss a scholarship.
Scott Mruczkowski – This Garfield Heights (OH) product has started every game at Bowling Green and was first team All-MAC as a center last year. He heads into his Sr. year as the best center in the MAC. Like his brother, who started at Purdue, Scott didn’t get much of a look from OSU.
Michael Munoz – Who can forget Anthony’s kid? Munoz chose Tennessee over OSU and several others. Has battled injuries but looks good heading into his senior year at UT. Has 37 career starts heading into his Sr. season.
Tim Murphy – Looks like he has earned the starting FB job for Pittsburgh this year. Attended Akron Buchtel (OH), but got little interest from OSU.
Chinidum Ndukwe – Central Ohio WR wasn’t offered by OSU but jumped on Notre Dame’s offer. Played sparingly as a true frosh and was moved from WR to cornerback this spring.
Ike Ndukwe – This Dublin Coffman (OH) product wasn’t offered by Ohio State and is heading into his second season as a starter at left guard for Northwestern.
Tyler Palko – Early in the game, Ohio State had a good shot of landing this talented lefty QB. Palko looks like he will get a shot at leading the Pittsburgh offense this fall.
Erick Phillips – Hilliard (OH) product was recruited by OSU but never received an offer. Took offer from West Virginia. In the TB mix behind star TB Kay-Jay Harris this year, but may not be fully recovered from a torn ACL last year.
Mike Phillips – The ex-Warren Harding (OH) star QB and cornerback did not get an offer from OSU, but accepted an offer from Pittsburgh. Redshirted last year, but looks like he may be a starter at CB in just his second season at Pitt.
Mark Philmore – This WR from Reynoldsburg (OH) didn’t get much of a look from OSU, but will start at WR for the Wildcats this year. Started three games over the last two years for Northwestern.
Jim Presely - This Michigan native strongly considered an offer from OSU at one point but opted for the Wolverines. Presley came in as a DE/OLB but has since moved to fullback and may be the backup to Kevin Dudley this year.
Brady Quinn – If Quinn from Dublin, OH (Coffman) would have put off his commitment until after his Sr. season, he may have been a Buckeye. Instead he was a true freshman starter at QB for Notre Dame last year.
Kyle Ralph – Cincinnati product turned down an offer from OSU to Vanderbilt and then changed his commitment to North Carolina. Has played a great deal his first two seasons, and now heading into his junior year, Ralph projects as the Tarheels starting left guard.
Troy Reddick - This O-lineman from Georgia had an OSU offer and at one point had planned to visit OSU, but decided Auburn was best for him. Started 3 games as a true freshman and started the entire season last year at left guard. Moved to tackle this spring and is currently the #1 RT on the Auburn roster.
Darrell Reid – This Minnesota starter was once committed to Ohio State. Reid is the best the Gophers have on their D-line.
Lawrence Reid – This Pickerington, OH product didn’t get much love from Ohio State and decided to head north. He is now a solid starter at LB for Michigan. Started all 13 games for the Wolverines last year.
Walter Reyes – Youngstown Struthers product had some academic concerns coming out of high school, but is now lighting it up at tailback in Syracuse. Heisman candidate heading into his senior year.
Ja Ja Riley – Buckeye transfer sat out last year due to transfer rules, but projects as UNLV’s #1 tailback heading into 2004.
Julien Riley - This defensive end from St. Petersburg, FL had OSU in his top three at one point but took the Gators offer over Ohio State's. Riley redshirted as a freshman last year and doesn't appear to have cracked the two-deep (as a DE) at Florida year.
Kwakou Robinson – OSU recruiting followers thought this New York product was in the bag, but Robinson opted for Virginia and is in the rotation on the Cav’s D-line. Has started six games during his first two years at Virginia.
Ryne Robinson – This Toledo product was a little small for OSU’s liking but led the MAC averaging 17.2 yards per punt return last year at Miami.
Antwaan Rogers – Remember this Middletown, Ohio prospect? OSU didn’t offer him, but Rogers will be a four-year starter for Purdue this year. You might remember his tight coverage on Michael Jenkins, that went for not on the “Holy Buckeye!” play.
Jason Rollins – If he stays healthy this year, Rollins will have been a 3 ½ year starter for Kentucky at OG. Hails from Mt. Vernon (OH) but did not get much of a look from OSU.
Pat Ross – Started every game at center for Boston College last year and could be All-Big East this year. Attended H.S. at Cincinnati St. Xavier but was not recruited by Ohio State.
Nate Schiccatano – Versatile prospect considered OSU at one point, but is now fighting for PT at fullback for the Irish.
Aaron Sears - OSU offered this big O-lineman from Alabama and got a visit from him in January 2003, but lost out to Tennessee. Sears played as a true freshman last year and is presently #2 on the depth charts at left guard for the Vols.
Eric Shelton – Big, strong, physical TB was very high on OSU at one point, but is now one of the several talented backs at Louisville.
Anthony Smith – This Hubbard (OH) product probably should have gotten an offer from OSU. Academics might have scared OSU off, but Smith ended up qualifying, playing as a true freshman for Syracuse and starting at FS as a sophomore last year. Smith is one of the best safeties in the Big East.
Brad Smith – This Youngstown (OH) product got no love from the Big Ten and is now one of the nation's premier QB’s. Smith is a legitimate Heisman candidate if Missouri has a good year.
Eric Smith – The Spartans strong safety, Eric Smith, hails from central Ohio and has started 14 games over the past two seasons, but would have started more if not for injuries. OSU did not pursue Smith hard.
Kevin Smith – This Canton (OH) product has started 12 games over the past two years for Indiana and is in the mix at LB for the Hoosiers again this year. OSU did not give Smith much of a look.
Steve Smith – OSU was in on this phenom WR prospect from Cali early in the recruiting game, but So Cal won out. Smith projects as a starter (grades pending) this fall. Caught 17 balls as a true freshman last year.
Isaac Smolko – This TE from Petersburg (OH) showed up on national lists but was not thought to have been offered by OSU. Smolko hasn’t played much but projects as Penn State’s starting TE heading into this season, his junior year.
Devin Stearns - This California native had an offer from OSU but chose to stay out west, ultimately choosing California. Stearns redshirted as a freshman and has not yet cracked the two deep at WR for the Golden Bears.
Jacob Stewart – This Michigan safety once committed to OSU, but changed his mind after the firing of John Cooper. Has started a few games and has recorded a couple dozen tackles in two seasons with the Wolverines.
Maurice Stovall – Big Notre Dame starting WR was once considering Ohio State. Stovall will be a junior this year and should be Brady Quinn’s #1 target.
Zack Strief – This Milford (OH) product is now one of the better tackles in the Big Ten. OSU didn’t give OSU much of a look. Has started Northwestern’s last 16 games on the O-line.
Josh Swogger – Youngstown (OH) native projects as Washington State’s starting QB this year. Was not pursued by OSU.
Kyle Takavitz – Cincinnati’s left guard will be a third year starter this year and hails from Powell (OH). Takavitz didn’t get much of a look from OSU, but projects as a All-Conference USA performer this year.
Kyle Thorton - The Buckeyes hoped to lure Thorton out of the south, but Thorton ended up accepting a scholarship offer from Texas over OSU's and several other schools. Thornton redshirted last year as a freshman and does not appear to have cracked the two-deep on the Longhorn's O-line.
Shawn Tucker - OSU recruiting followers thought this wide receiver was OSU's to lose late in 2001, but Tucker committed to Rutgers and signed with them in February 2002. Is a starting WR for the Scarlet Knights after starting 11 games last year and 6 as a true freshman.
Matt Turner – This Kirkland (OH) product was not really pursued by OSU, but has started 19 games over the last two seasons and projects as Purdue’s starting LG this season.
Demarkus "Tank" Tyler - OSU offered and received a visit from Tyler in late 2002, but lost out to NC State. Tyler played last year as a true freshman and is 2nd team on the current Wolfpack depth chart at DT.
Justin Valentin – Many thought OSU would offer this TB who hails from Columbus, but the offer never came and Valentine ended up at Minnesota. He is expected to start at FB this fall. Valentin redshirted last season and will be a freshman, eligibility wise, this fall.
Steve Vallos – Youngstown (OH) product didn’t get much of a look from OSU but started every game at right guard as a redshirt freshman last year for Wake Forrest. Projects to start at right tackle this season.
Jo Jo Walker - This defensive back from Texas had an offer from OSU to be part of the 2002 class, but ended up choosing Maryland. Now a second team WR for the Terrapins. Caught 23 balls last year, Jo Jo's sophomore season.
Al Washington – Ohio State definitely looked at Washington (Columbus Watterson H.S.) but did not offer. Washington’s old man was a Buckeye and played in the NFL. Looks like Washington has earned a starting job at DT for Boston College this year.
Richard Washington – Verbally committed to OSU, but ended up signing with NC State. Had teammates call him ROY (for rookie of the year) before he played a down for the Wolfpack. Projected starter at WR for NC State this year. Tune in on September 18th.
Ashton Watson – This Huber Heights Wayne (OH) product may or may not had an OSU offer on the table when he committed to Michigan State. He has started before and could again be a starter at cornerback for the Spartans this year.
Gabe Watson – This mammoth DT chose to stay in state and attend Michigan after entertaining OSU’s scholarship offer. Watson will start at DT for UM this year after being a regular in the D-line rotation last year.
Ernie Wheelright – This multi-talented WR lit up the Ohio All-Star game a year ago. Grades likely kept him out of Ohio State. Last we heard, Wheelright was still battling academics in an effort to be a Gopher this fall.
Kyle Williams – OSU thought they were the school to beat for a while, but this true-freshman-to-be stud linebacker will be a Hawkeye next month.
Mario Williams – Super Mario had OSU on his list for a while, but ended up starting as a true-frosh at NC State last year. Look for OSU’s tackles trying to keep this beast out of the backfield on September 18th.
Miles Williams - this Austintown athlete/WR verbally committed to OSU, but was later told that OSU could not guarantee his admittance into the University. WIlliams will enroll at Michigan State this fall. He had an excellent performance in the North-South Ohio All-Star game.
Cyrim Wymbs - OSU offered and got Florida native Cyrim Wymbs to schedule a visit, but it never happened. Wymbs committed to Miami (FL). He redshirted last year as a frosh, but is the heir apparent to Eric Winston at LT for the 'Canes.
Eric Winston – Blue-chip TE was once recruited hard by the Buckeyes and is now one of the premier left tackles in the nation for the Miami Hurricanes.
Anthony Wollschlager - This mammoth O-lineman from Ft. Lauderdale liked OSU and had an offer from the Buckeyes. But in the end, Miami won out and Wollschlager is now the #2 center for the Hurricanes heading into this, his sophomore season.
Lamarr Woodley – OSU might have had a small chance of landing this star DE out of Michigan, but couldn’t pull it off. Woodley is about to hit stardom for the Wolverines.
Pierre Woods – One of the few Cleveland Glennville prospects that eluded the Buckeyes. Woods is making a name for himself now as a starting LB for Michigan.
DeShaun Wynn – Did Maurice Clarett scare this Cincinnati TB away from OSU. Did OSU want Wynn as a safety? Whatever the reason, Wynn should get plenty of carries as sophomore this year at Florida, the school he chose over OSU. Ran for over 500 yards last year as a redshirt freshman.
Vincent Young – OSU, along with everyone else, loved this QB/WR phenom out of Texas, but didn’t get much more than a look. Young is about to become a major superstar at QB for Texas.
1/23/08
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