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Our worst commit is the best!

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joethejester's picture
January 29, 2015 at 1:38pm
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The Ohio State Buckeyes (Non-Kicker) version of Mr. Irrelevant in each of the past 3 classes, that we can count, has become an impact player. 

In 2014 Darius Slade was the worst ranked recruit according to 247 composite rankings.  He redshirted so we don't know yet.

In 2013 Darron Lee tied with Grown and Sexy for the lowest rated recruit, and we know he has turned into one of the best defenders in the B1G even though he was snubbed by all the coach/media outlets. (BTW the last 6 in that 13 class may end up being special if Munger, Lewis and Smith all start next year) (Sprinkle, Lee, Worley, T. Lewis, Munger, and Corey Smith)

In 2012 the lowest rated recruit was Pat Elflein who was an 84 and the 980th recruit in the nation.

In 2011 the lowest rated recruit was Michael Thomas, an 81 and unranked in the nation.  Michael proved that his low rating was just people being dumb and not a fluke by having the exact same number the next year on Scout.  His composite rose so he came in second to Elflein in 2012.

All that said, This year's lowest rated recruit is DaVon Hamilton.  With Urban at the helm, we can get excited about him too not just the (slight) possibility of Beckner.  There is no filler in this class no matter where it ends up being ranked.

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