Skull Session Davison Igbinosun and JaHad Carter are more than

Skull Session: Davison Igbinosun and Ja’Had Carter are more than quick fixes, Dawand Jones is a massive human – Eleven Warriors

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FILL THE GAPS. Former Ole Miss cornerback Davison Igbinosun, the transfer portal’s top remaining player, signed for the Buckeyes for Ohio State on Tuesday in what may be the biggest BOOM of the offseason.

Of course, the return of players like Steele Chambers, Miyan Williams, Cade Stover, Xavier Johnson, Tommy Eichenberg and Josh Proctor was also a massive BOOM for Ohio State. Still, something about the addition of Igbinosun – and the safety of Ja’Had Carter – tells me larger volumes about the direction of defense in 2023 and beyond. And I have three reasons to believe that.

First, both have always been Power 5 talents. Igbinosun was a top 20 cornerback recruit in the class of 2022. Carter was ranked the #2 prep student in the class of 2020.

Second, both have already proven that they can perform at Power 5 levels. Igbinosun started 10 games as a true freshman for Ole Miss, recording 37 tackles and five pass breakups. Carter started in 28 of his 31 games for Syracuse and accumulated 138 tackles, five interceptions, 12 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and a touchdown.

Third, and arguably most important, is the remaining eligibility that both Igbinson and Carter can use as Buckeyes. Igbinson will be able to play in Scarlet and Gray for three seasons. Carter could play two seasons, one as a senior and another if he wants to capitalize on his COVID year.

When I combine all of these points, I think it tells me that Ryan Day and Jim Knowles wanted defensive players in the portal who are talented, experienced, and most importantly, are here to stay.

It’s no secret that the high school was the hole in Ohio State’s defense last season, and the additions of Igbinosun and Carter aren’t a quick patch job to cover it up like something you might get from a landlord on a college campus would see. No, these players are here to fill in the gaps. And that should excite every Buckeye fan heading into 2023.

DAWAND JONES → THANOS. The Reese’s Senior Bowl released Dawand Jones’ measurements Tuesday, and you have to see them to believe them.

Talk about a Celebration Person.

Does anyone know if his birth certificate (if he even has one) is from Indianapolis, Indiana? Are we sure it doesn’t say titanium? Because I think we could look at Thanos dressed up as an Ohio State offensive lineman.

After The Mock Draft DatabaseJones’ measurements from his weigh-in are among the best percentiles for an offensive lineman from 1999, with his height (96th percentile), weight (99th), hand (98th), arm (99th), and wingspan (100th). .) All ranked near the top of prospects measured at the NFL combine over the past 23 years.

Jones’ wingspan of 89.5 inches is also expected to be the longest ever measured at the NFL combine. And that is checked. His wingspan is 2.5 inches longer than that of NBA Champion and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. And a friendly reminder that Antetokounmpo is two meters tall and nicknamed the “Greek Freak”.

Consider his hands when you press them against a “normal” person’s hand.

As for his game at the Senior Bowl, Jones has gotten off to a phenomenal start. A widely predicted second-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the buzz of his size and power(s) in Mobile, Alabama, should only improve his draft holdings, meaning Ohio State will tie the record for another pick for the first round could add books on 27th

TBDFITL. Ohio State soccer game attendance grew over 8.17% from 2021-2022, proving that the Buckeyes were in full swing supporting their favorite team this past fall.

Ohio State’s regular-season finale with Michigan drew the largest crowd at 106,787 to witness the 118th edition of The Game. The Buckeyes’ home and season-opener game against Notre Dame had the second largest attendance at 106,594.

Overall, Ohio State averaged 104,663 for its eight home games in 2022, trailing only Michigan (110,246) and Penn State (107,379) in college football, according to 247Sports.

TOP 10 TEAMS BY AVERAGE HOME PARTICIPATION IN 2022

RANK

SCHOOL

AVERAGE PARTICIPATION

1

MICHIGAN

110,246

2

PENN STATE

107,379

3 State of Ohio 104,663

4

LSU

110,596

5

TENNESSEE

100,532

6

TEXAS

100,242

7

ALABAMA

98,981

8th

TEXAS A&M

97,213

9

GEORGIA

92,746

10

FLORIDA

87,180

While Ohio State checked in at No. 3 on the 2022 leaderboard, The Best Damn Fans in the Land title will be tested in 2023 as bestsellers like Notre Dame and Michigan aren’t on the schedule to fill spots this fall.

Penn State is the Big Ticket™. But then there’s Youngstown State, Western Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan State and Minnesota, and I think we all know that those aren’t exactly Big Tickets™. Still, I believe Buckeye Nation will show itself.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER. Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s ranking among wide receivers en route to the 2023 NFL draft has been a hot topic since early January, as some analysts place JSN as their No. 1 wideout in the class, while others hold him at only No. 3.

Ohio State Football and its media team intervened in the debate with a video on Tuesday. One that made his stance clear that JSN is hands down the best wide receiver to turn pro this year.

It seems some have forgotten how talented Smith-Njigba is and how productive he was during his tenure as Buckeye, namely his record-breaking sophomore season, which included 95 catches, 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns with Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave also challenging goals.

Even so, the arguments over his Achilles tendon injury and Yadda, Yadda, Yadda – whatever – will continue. The bottom line is this. Whoever designs JSN gets a player with the potential to become a next-level star. I bet that potential will become reality sooner rather than later.

SONG OF THE DAY. “The Internet” by Jon Bellion.

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