Kyle Trout Makes Three for 2014
The 2014 class of prospects in the state of Ohio is one of the thinnest in terms of talent that we've seen in a long time. There is a small group of players sitting at the top of the list that are definitely top-level BCS talent, but in terms of depth it is just not there when it comes to the rising seniors.
One of the players who falls into the "cream of the crop" category is Lancaster OL Kyle Trout, who received an offer from the Buckeyes a few weeks ago following an official visit prompted by a call from the OSU staff. On that visit Trout was told he was at the top of Ohio State's big board for tackles and that he would be the last Ohio lineman they would offer for a while.
Trout, who has always rooted for the Buckeyes, took a few weeks to think about the proposal from Urban Meyer and finally moved on the offer, committing to the coaches during his visit to campus this weekend. He gives the Bucks three commitments in the class of 2014, joining Cleveland Glenville OL/DL Marcelys Jones and Detroit (MI) Cass Tech DB Damon Webb.
The pickup of Trout, 6-6/285, is a big one, as Ohio State is in dire need of offensive linemen after signing just two in their 2013 class and having four of five expected starters on the unit leaving after this upcoming season. He is rated as the #12 tackle in the nation by the 247 Composite and the best part is that many feel he has a high ceiling with much room to get better than he already is.
We'll be catching up with Trout shortly to get his thoughts on joining Buckeye Nation, so stay tuned to 11W for the latest from the newest member of OSU's 2014 class.
Comments
Nice! Huge pick up. Welcome, Kyle!
Fan of bacon since 1981
Unreal!! Does UFM ever sleep?
Yes Yes Yall !!!!!
N Urb don't stop...
Now let the B1G n'drOp!!!
BammBamm is my dog, Riley is my 4 yr old daughter, and THE Ohio state Buckeyes complete the three most sacred loves I cherish
Yessir!! Congrats Kyle and welcome!
Great news Alex. Keep the lineman coming Urban!
Great news! Welcome to the fold, Mr. Trout! I am thankful to be a Buckeye fan...
Tom Crean listens to Nickelback...
I love the Ohio kids locking themselves in early. Any amount they can pitch it on the recruiting effort, or at least shape the start of an attractive class early, only serves to benefit the staff. I love it.
True dat
lock down the cream of Ohio early then close the nationals on signing day!
"Statistics always remind me of a fellow who drowned in a river where the average depth was only three feet." - Coach Woody Hayes
Welcome home, Kyle! Gray Box surprise!
UFM is a machine, how does he do it?
"...but then again 'Michigan' and 'huge mistake' are synonymous so that shouldn't have been much of a surprise to anybody." - Mark Titus
Welcome to the machine!
knucklehead
You know this is kid is good if he's coming on board. Only the best are going to get in, even more so with the sanctions and limited space. The 2014 class will be 15-20 players maybe? Great pickup. Now let's get some of those defensive studs locked up (Garrett, McMillan).
"Sherman ran an option play right through the south" - Greatest.Civil.War.Analogy.Ever
Welcome Kyle!!!
I'm sure Trout won't flounder. I'll show myself out now.
Kyle has to be considered a "big fish" in the class of '14. Could you hold the door, Torpedo.
An angry fan...rooting for an angry team...led by angry coaches
Now that we have him on the "hook", maybe he can "bait" some other guys. Hold on guys, right behind you.
Wayne Woodrow Hayes
Time to 'reel' in some more.
figure you guys can use one more!
“The teams that don’t respect their coaches and don’t trust their coaches are the teams that go .500"
~Zach Boren
Really glad to have Trout in our SCHOOL!
Get it!? School...see what I did there???
Ok, I'll leave as well...
I believe Trout will be a big fish in a big pond.
"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."
Absolutely huge pickup, a great player and he fills a need. I am loving the 2014 class up to this point.
The focus of 2014 is the O-Line. Beginning to address a future need! Two down - three to go.
New York Buckeye
"Doin' the Bull Dance...Feelin' it, Feelin' it..."
I was hoping we would get an OL real soon in another thread, real happy to see this pickup.... AWESOME. Welcome Kyle!!! Buckeye Nation BABY!!!!
Love it. This staff is a machine.
Welcome Kyle, Good luck as a member of Buckeye Nation.This class is filling up fast don't wait too long young men. GO BUCKS!
I wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then.
Now get Jamarco Jones in soon and the future of the OL doesn't look worrisome at all.
Hey that's great!
Less than a week after NSD for 2013 + Offensive Lineman
Class of 2010.
2 OL already. Urb knows what he wants
Very excited to see this gray box! Welcome, Kyle!
Wow, couldn't have asked for better news to wake up to on a Sunday. Trout has huge potential and he loves tOSU can't wait to see this kid grow.
Well that was certainly much faster than antisipated!! Much needed and we're off and running.At this pace we may have majority of our class locked up by Spring!!lol Welcome aboard Kyle.
SCOTTC.
Huge pickup. Now for Jamarco Jones.
What a nice catch. Something Urban can really mount on the wall as a trophy for this class. Glad to see the staff could reel in the in state talent.
For realz?
Bah. Oh my. We are rolling.
Get after 'em staff! Love the multiple gray box days! Just get Jamarco in and wouldn't Kitt just ice this cake?
Been a great day recruiting wise. Now if the Bball Bucks can wipe that smirk off of Crean's face it will be AWESOME!!
"It all goes so fast, and character makes the difference when it's close."
Jesse Owens
thank god, an offensive lineman
I like it. I like it a lot.
"But I'm tryin' Ringo. I'm tryin', real hard, to be the shepherd"
Congrats to this young man. Hes going to represent ohio and everything that we all stand for.
Welcome aboard Kyle Trout....see great things ahead.
"Success - it's what you do with what you got" - Woody Hayes
Welcome to Buckeye Nation, Kyle!
Wow! what a week for this staff!
This one makes me happy :)
Yes sir. Need 3 more stud OL. Got to admit. Urbz brings a wow factor for these kids.