This whole idea of naming an All-Futures team is a bit of a stretch as it is no lie that predicting what young men can become on the college football field can be tricky. James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins were both 3-star prospects coming into Ohio State. Upon departing after this upcoming season they will both likely be top ten (if not top 5) NFL draft picks.

I’m not going to necessarily name someone at every position; however, I will name the people who I am certain will have a significant effect for the Buckeyes during their careers. Without further adieu …. The Ohio State All-Futures Team.

Terrelle Pryor

I know this comes across as cliche but let’s face it - this guy is the highest touted recruit to step foot on the campus of The University of Ohio State The Ohio State University. I’m curious how he shrunk 2 1/2 inches and lost a whole bunch of pounds in the offseason but I digress. This guy is going to be good.

 He’s going to be fun.

Lamaar Thomas

Holy stud running back from Maryland Batman!! This guy will be to Ohio State what Sam McGuffie will be to Michigan. Look out world as speed is coming to the Big Ten (and the Buckeyes) in massive numbers. Watch Lamaar.

 

DeVier Posey

Another speedster and with flypaper hands. The next Ted Ginn Jr.? I know that was supposed to be Ray Small but, yeah, that’s worked out well.  While these upcoming highlights aren’t much (except for the last play) it does display his quickness and his hands - two great attributes.

 Cam Heyward

Ok, not fair .. he has a season under his belt. Well, shut up. Ok, he was a Freshmen All-American but his role on the D-line increased exponentially when Vern Gholston left early. I don’t think it is any exaggeration that Cam could go down as one of the best D-lineman in Ohio State history. Watch how the true freshmen made an LSU back look slow.

 

Mike Adams, Michael Brewster, JB Shugarts

I won’t make you watch vids of offensive lineman because, well, that would be just downright offensive. But it is true that Ohio State brought in three of the top offensive lineman in the nation in last seasons recruiting class and they’re bound to be good with graduations abounding after this season. I would expect they’ll each be on the two-deep after Fall practice.

Keith Wells

Yikes! He looks mean. Well, doesn’t look mean, I am sure he is handsome and if pressed for an answer by him directly I may even kiss him (hey! he’s big and mean!). This guys is fast and even though he’s coming in as a defensive end recruit this video shows him dropping into zone coverage as a defensive back. Wow!

 

Etienne Sabino

Speedy and smart inside linebacker from Florida. Sabino came early and participated in Spring Drills. Apparently he showed up and played his arse off because there are rumors he’ll be more than a special teams hero this season. I present to you, Etienne Sabino.

 

Dane Sanzenbacher

He scored Ohio State’s first touchdown of the 2007 season and he’s going to be good. Think Anthony Gonzalez but prettier.

Down ladies, down.

In all seriousness, I feel Dane is going to be a good one. Maybe there is a slight bias seeing as how he hails from the same school my nephew plays at but in all fairness I think 2008 is a breakthough year for this fella.

So Buckeyes, did I miss anyone? Let me hear your thoughts.

And for all of my Michigan friends and fans …. does this guy remind you of Howard Dean at all? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeyeah … and we’re going to Washington, and Oregon, and Ohio, and then we’re going all the way to the Alamo Bowl …. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeyeah. God bless you Mike Barwis (warning: language)

 

Go Bucks!

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