OSU S Malik Hooker Enters Draft

Submitted by Bambi on

Not a surprise as he's probably the first safety off the board in the upcoming draft, but it's now official. Expect either RS FR Jordan Fuller or one of their multitude of true FR 5 star DBs in their upcoming 2017 class to take over the starting role.

OSU has now lost 3 safeties early to the draft in the past two years alone. There's also a decent chance both starting corners for OSU go pro as well. The only secondary player for OSU who is 100% coming back is Damon Webb, who was by far the weakest member of their secondary this year.

OL Billy Price and DE Sam Hubbard have both announced that they're coming back next year, and JT Barrett has strongly hinted at it. They're now waiting on word from both corners Gareon Conley and Marshon Lattimore, LB Raekwon McMillan, and H-Back Curtis Samuel on draft decisions.

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olm_go_blue

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:08 PM ^

I thought it was a helpful synopsis. Also, anyone else more worried about the PSU game than 3 hours ago? I still like UM to win, but (likely) night game on the road against a potentially top 5 opponent.

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olm_go_blue

January 2nd, 2017 at 9:02 PM ^

Well, USC was one of the hottest teams to end the year, finding ways to win with or without a strong defense. Not many teams wanted to play them at the end, and this is likea  65% USC crowd easily. PSU brings back a ton on offense, and is looking pretty good.

Time will tell if UM defense is exceptional next year, given all the personnel losses. I am hopeful, but its not like PSU isn't going to be a tough draw next year - we will know more after opening against UF next year (who just crushed Iowa). I live in FL, nothing I want more now than to start next season with a win in Dallas (and I'm still lamenting the Orange Bowl with every damn FSU license plate I see).

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olm_go_blue

January 2nd, 2017 at 9:19 PM ^

its not just one game - PSU (wait, wow tied!) looked about to go 12-2 after winning the B1G. I didn't think they had a legit win during their win streak (the OSU win looked fluky and lost some luster after the Clemson-sing). This win would qualify as legit for me, that's what led to my comment.

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snarling wolverine

January 2nd, 2017 at 9:44 PM ^

Depends.  Is Chris Godwin going pro?  Seems like he's ready.  

PSU's offense seems to be based on two things: 1) Barkley bouncing an inside running play outside and juking everyone out and 2) McSorley running around like a headless chicken until he heaves it 50 yards downfield to Godwin, who bails him out.  

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MichiganMan14

January 2nd, 2017 at 10:14 PM ^

A comment like "who cares?" may have some sting to it. Seeing as how they win The Game every single year....I damn sure care and so should we all.

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Perkis-Size Me

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:08 PM ^

Surprised he's declaring. Thought I heard a month or so ago that he was 100% coming back. But good choice. He's a first round talent.

As for Barrett, he really has no choice but to come back. He has zero, and I mean ZERO chance to ever make it as an NFL QB. His only hope is to come back to OSU and show potential at another position as well. Maybe a slot guy, since he's a good athlete. Not an elite one, but a good one anyway. But a kid who is barely 6'0 that can't throw the ball is not meant to be an NFL QB.



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Eat Your Wheatlies

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:48 PM ^

Are you suggesting that Barrett is coming back and going to just switch positions after running the offense (save injuries) for the better part of the last several seasons? If you are, that is assinine to presume. The only reason Miller did it was because Barrett had already proven he was at least as good, if not better than Braxton. 

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BassDude138

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:59 PM ^

Not only that, but Miller was an incredible athlete, so he had the ability to switch positions in college to prepare for the NFL. I really don't see Barrett with the ability to play another position in the NFL. He basically is just athletic enough to make plays when things open up based on their scheme/matchups. The interesting part about it is that he has seemed to run his course in Columbus, and I think most of the fans are ready to move on, but he also isn't going to be a professional football player. Kind of an odd situation they have down there.

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Mr Miggle

January 2nd, 2017 at 9:45 PM ^

for OSU? I could see running some trick plays through him as a slot. But they might be downgrading two positions by moving him. If NFL teams think he's a good enough athlete to play some other position, they'll draft him even if he stays at QB. If he's not that good an athlete, his best bet is to show real improvement as a QB.

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jmblue

January 2nd, 2017 at 10:20 PM ^

I can't see Barrett as a WR.  He's a good athlete by QB standards; by WR standards, not so much.  He's not that quick on his feet and while he has decent straight-line speed, he's not a burner.  RB might be possible - he is a pretty tough runner.  But his best bet is probably just to try to keep developing as a QB.

 

 

 

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BoFlex

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:09 PM ^

Hooker was a certified beast in the secondary. Unanimous All-American, 84 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 7 INTs, 3 pick-6s, 4 PBUs, and 0.5 sacks. I will not miss him.

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pmark1210

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:12 PM ^

For all the douche bags saying who cares, so what, etc.? You should care, he pick sixed Michigan this year and was one of the best players on Michigan's biggest rival. The OP contained good information, no need to be douchey about it.

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Michigan4Life

January 2nd, 2017 at 8:20 PM ^

Potential is high despite starting for one year. Has great range and elite ball skills. Some scouts comped him to Ed Reed which is a high praise but he needs to work on tackling skills.

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