Today, Ohio State received it’s eleventh verbal commitment for the 2011 class, welcoming Centerville Lineman Michael Bennett.
Mr. Bennett is a 6′ 3″ offensive and defensive lineman, although many project him to be a defensive force for Ohio State.
A target with national attention, he held offers from Nebraska, Michigan (although, who doesn’t?), Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame, and West Virginia, among others. Ohio State’s main competition was with Northwestern, as his desire was to be at a school with an excellent medical program.
He boasts impressive quickness off the ball, as well as a “seek and destroy” mentality. Mr. Bennett was all GWOC as a junior, and joins a litany of Elks who have gone on to play in the Scarlet and Gray.
For the detractors who point to Ohio State’s history of unsuccessful recruiting in the trenches, the 2011 class should answer questions: of the eleven current verbals, eight are linemen and one is a tight end. Great start to a great class.
Here’s the Scouting Ohio video-
Welcome to the family, Mr. Bennett!
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