The 2013 Class
95 Stars
24 Players
11 States
41.7% From Ohio
The week before signing day I always get nostalgic about previous classes. Then I wonder what the players in those classes did. This week I'm going to take you on a trip down memory lane with previous signing classes.
Today's remembery* is with the 2013 class. I know it has only been two years, but you may be surprised at the contributions this class has already made.
3 THINGS ABOUT THE CHART
- The chart below lists the players who signed in the 2013 class in order of their 247.com composite ranking.
- The player with the highest ranking is first, lowest is last.
- The position, height and weight listed are from 2013 on scout.com.
*Not a word, but I like it.
| Name | Pos. | Ht | Wt | 247 Comp. | 247 Stars | Hometown | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vonn Bell | S | 6-1 | 190 | .987 | 5 | Roseville, GA |
29 Games
111 Tackles 7 INTs 3 TFL |
| Jalin Marshall | ATH | 5'11 | 196 | .983 | 4 | Middletown |
16 Games
499 Receiving Yards 145 Rushing Yards 283 Punt Return Yards |
| Joey Bosa | DE | 6-5 | 270 | .981 | 4 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
29 Games
99 Tackles 34.5 TFL 4 FF 2 PBU |
| Eli Apple | DB | 6-0 | 185 | .975 | 4 | Voorhees, NJ |
15 Games
53 Tackles 3 INTs 5.5 TFL 1 FF |
| Mike Mitchell | LB | 6-4 | 216 | .973 | 4 | Plano, TX |
1 Game
2013 RS |
| Cameron Burrows | CB | 6-0 | 203 | .972 | 4 | Trotwood Madison |
14 Games
17 Tackles 2 PBU |
| Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 6-0 | 198 | .969 | 4 | St. Louis |
26 Games
2,040 Rushing Yards 243 Receiving Yards |
| Dontre Wilson | RB | 5'10 | 180 | .969 | 4 | DeSoto, TX |
24 Games
1,051 KO Return Yards 136 Punt Return Yards 510 Receiving Yards 350 Rushing Yards |
| Evan Lisle | OT | 6-6 | 285 | .965 | 4 | Centerville | 2013 DNP RS 2014 DNP Knee Injury |
| Marcus Baugh | TE | 6-4 | 233 | .960 | 4 | Riverside, CA |
12 Games
1 Rec. 2 Yards Indefinite Suspension for Underage Drinking Jan. 2014 Suspended for the Buffalo Game in 2013 for Underage Drinking |
| Trey Johnson | LB | 6-1 | 222 | .949 | 4 | Lawrenceville, GA |
9 Games
13 Tackles 0.5 TFL 1 PBU Medical Hardship- Arthritis in Right Knee |
| J.T. Barrett | QB | 6-1 | 209 | .935 | 4 | Wichita Falls, TX |
12 Games
3,722 Total Yards (School Single Season Record) 2,834 Passing Yards 938 Rushing Yards 45 Total TDs |
| Gareon Conley | CB | 6-2 | 165 | .932 | 4 | Massillon Washington |
16 Games
16 Tackles 2 PBU |
| Michael Hill | DT | 6-3 | 315 | .924 | 4 | Pendleton, SC |
7 Games
3 Tackles 1 TFL |
| Billy Price | DT | 6-4 | 280 | .916 | 4 | Austintown Fitch | 15 Games |
| Jayme Thompson | S | 6-2 | 183 | .912 | 4 | Toledo Central Catholic |
2013 Broke Ankle RS
2014 April Left Program 2014 May Transferred to Iowa Western |
| James Clark | WR | 5'11 | 170 | .911 | 4 | New Smyrna, FL |
5 Games
Played in 3 Games Before Breaking his Ankle Against Florida A&M. |
| Corey Smith | WR | 6-0 | 170 | .903 | 4 | Scooba, MS |
14 Games
255 Receiving Yards |
| Donovan Munger | DT | 6-4 | 290 | .898 | 4 | Shaker Heights |
10 Games
5 Tackles 1 TFL |
| Tyquan Lewis | DE | 6-3 | 225 | .898 | 4 | Tarboro, NC |
13 Games
9 Tackles 2.5 TFL |
| Christopher Worley | LB | 6-2 | 185 | .868 | 4 | Glenville |
13 Games
11 Tackles |
| Darron Lee | ATH | 6-2 | 195 | .860 | 3 | New Albany |
17 Games
81 Tackles 16.5 TFL 2 INTs 1 FF |
| Tracy Sprinkle | DE | 6-4 | 245 | .860 | 3 | Elyria |
2 Games
Suspended 1 Game for Being Arrested at the Grown and Sexy Lounge. |
| Timothy Gardner | OT | 6-5 | 340 | .842 | 4 | Indianapolis |
Removed From Team in July 2013 After Being Arrested for Obstruction of Justice.
Enrolled at Indiana in December 2013. |
| Averages | 6-2 | 223 | .931 | 3.96 | |||
| Johnny Townsend | P | 6-2 | 200 | .816 | 3 | Orlando | Did Not Sign |
7 PLAYERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Barrett set single season school records in total yards, passing touchdowns and total touchdowns in his 12 games as a starter in 2014.
Eli Apple has 53 tackles, 3 INTs and a fumble return for a touchdown in 15 games.
Vonn Bell has played in 29 games and has 111 tackles (73 solo), 7 INTs and a sack.
Joey Bosa has 99 tackles (68 solos), 34.5 TFL, 21 sacks and 2 fumble returns for touchdowns in 29 games played.
In 26 Games Elliott has rushed for 2,040 yards, 20 touchdowns and is averaging 6.7 yards per carry.
Darron Lee is the diamond in the rough in this class. In 17 games Lee has 81 tackles (51 solo), 16.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks 2 INTs and 2 fumble returns for touchdown.
Jalin Marshall has 983 all-purpose yards and 8 total touchdowns in 16 games.
Billy Price switched from DT to become a starter as OG.
INJURY BUG
Evan Lisle Redshirted in 2013 and missed 2014 due to a knee injury.
Dontre Wilson broke his foot and missed 5 games in 2014. In 24 games Wilson has amassed 2,047 all-purpose yards and has 6 touchdowns.
WE HARDLY KNEW YOU
Trey Johnson left the program in January 2015 due to a medical hardship.
Mike Mitchell transferred to Texas Tech in 2014 to be closer to his family.
Jayme Thompson transferred to Iowa Western in May 2014.
WE DIDN'T KNOW YOU
Johnny Townsend did not sign with Ohio State and went to Florida. Townsend averaged 42.0 yards per punt with 6 downed inside the 20 in six games in 2013. He did not play in 2014.
| State | No. Of Players | % Of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 10 | .417 |
| Texas | 3 | .125 |
| Florida | 2 | .083 |
| Georgia | 2 | .083 |
| California | 1 | .042 |
| Indiana | 1 | .042 |
| Mississippi | 1 | .042 |
| Missouri | 1 | .042 |
| North Carolina | 1 | .042 |
| New Jersey | 1 | .042 |
| South Carolina | 1 | .042 |
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