Big, versatile, athletic offensive tackles are at a premium in today’s college football realm, and the Ohio State Buckeyes acquired a great one in Eleanor Roosevelt High School product Isaiah Prince.
Here’s a look at Prince’s decision, courtesy of The Buckeye Nut:
The 4-star recruit is the seventh-ranked offensive tackle by 247Sports’ composite ratings. He also rates as the nation’s 105th overall prospect and is considered the top recruit out of Maryland.
Prince boasts some impressive physical measurables, standing at 6’6″ and weighing 272 pounds. He has experience anchoring both sides of the offensive line, logging time at right and left tackle.
Since displaying some impressive athleticism on the left side as a sophomore, Prince added some weight and strength, helping him make the switch to a run-blocking force on the right side as a junior. He continued to develop during his senior season, displaying good explosiveness, leg drive and the ability to catch opponents off balance with this quickness.
Roosevelt coach Tom Green summed up his star tackle during an interview with Matt Zenitz of The Baltimore Sun in July:
A lot of people look at his size and the fact that he’s close to 6’7″ and close to 275 pounds. But what makes him special is his flexibility. His hips are really flexible. He can sink in a hole. He can move for a big kid. He can change direction. A lot of kids aren’t natural benders, and he’s a natural bender.
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