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Matthew Burrell’s long and wide-reaching recruitment process is finally over. Burrell announced his decision to attend Ohio State on Monday, leaving offers on the table from the likes of Alabama, Florida State and Notre Dame.

Adam Friedman of Rivals.com had the news:
A 4-star offensive tackle out of C. D. Hylton High School in Virginia, Burrell landed scholarship offers from nearly 40 schools. 247Sports’ composite rankings consider him the fifth-ranked tackle in the nation and the 91st-ranked player overall. Among the hotbed area that is the Virginia high school football scene, Burrell ranks third among all recruits.

His decision Kevin Durant V Shoes to attend Ohio State is certainly noteworthy, considering the sheer uncertainty that pervaded throughout the process. The Buckeyes carried a slight advantage throughout—247Sports’ crystal ball assessment had OSU as a prohibitive favorite in early July—but other schools were seemingly encroaching throughout. Alabama, Florida and Texas each made a strong impression at different points.

It’s certainly possible at this point Burrell’s recruitment is still not over. Verbal commitments are nonbinding until February’s national signing day, so any fundamental changes at Ohio State or another school making a strong push could potentially cause him to waver.

At the high school level Burrell, does have a history of finding the best long-term situation for himself. He started his prep career at Chancellor, where he broke out as a star during his first two seasons. But given the chance to attend Hylton—and be close to friends around whom he grew up—Burrell made the call in 2013 to transfer.

In his first season at one of the area’s top schools, Burrell continued raising his national profile. He continued a growth spurt into a 6’5″, Kobe 8 Shoes for sale 290-pound frame that gave him a distinct advantage even despite the uptick in competition. Quick off the ball to give him an initial advantage, Burrell projects as a very solid two-way blocker and could contribute right away.

As he told The M Block about his junior season:

I made a really big jump from where I was at last year. They coached me up a whole lot, I got a whole lot of accolades for performing on both sides of the ball this year. My footwork has gotten a lot better.  I could always finish blocks, it was just where I was finishing them. I came off the ball a lot better this year and I improved at picking up blitzers in my pass Basketball Shoes for Sale sets.

Typical of most offensive linemen of his age, Burrell’s biggest weakness is his tendency to rely on a physical advantage. KD 6 for sale Too often he can ignore technique because he’s simply bigger, stronger and faster than the opposing linemen attempting to rush the passer. Urban Meyer will have to work on keeping his hips steady and his hands active after the initial jump off the line of scrimmage.

Burrell also played defensive line in high school, so he understands the process that goes into both sides. That makes him at least slightly more apt at the line of scrimmage.

Overall, there aren’t many qualms with Burrell as a prospect. He should top out well into the 300-pound range, and if he’s able to add that weight without losing his quickness, it’s possible he could be a real right-side anchor come his sophomore or junior year. If he doesn’t quite develop into an elite tackle prospect, he has the frame necessary to move inside with some additional bulk.

It’s not a bad problem to have for the Buckeyes. There is enough depth on the offensive line at this point for Burrell to figure out what he’s going to become at the next level. And by the time they’re ready to graduate, Burrell will probably be ready to take over as one of Big Ten’s best all-around linemen.

Whether that’s at tackle or guard remains to be seen.

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