Early Departures

[NittanyLions94]

McFadden has already said he's gone.

Justin King from Penn State just said he's heading to the NFL as well.

And I believe I heard all of the OSU juniors sent their papers in, but I'm sure a few will withdraw their name before the deadline.


Anyone else so far?

[Larry]

Steve Slaton from West Virginia

[FlyersFan]

Originally Posted by NittanyLions94

And I believe I heard all of the OSU juniors sent their papers in, but I'm sure a few will withdraw their name before the deadline.


Anyone else so far?

Jenkins and Robiskie have already said they are coming back 100%. Gholston is gone. Only waiting on Laurinitus and that O-lineman.


Nitts- close to 50 people have already put there names in....here's the dirt....

Rivals.com College Football - Leaving Early: Who's Ready, Who's Not

[wsox08]

Mendenhall (someone had to say him )

[NittanyLions94]

Originally Posted by FlyersFan

Jenkins and Robiskie have already said they are coming back 100%. Gholston is gone. Only waiting on Laurinitus and that O-lineman.


Nitts- close to 50 people have already put there names in....here's the dirt....

Rivals.com College Football - Leaving Early: Who's Ready, Who's Not

Thanks FF, I figured there was a list but I just didn't look around.

And as a side note, OSU's 3rd QB Schoenhoff(sp?) is transferring to Delaware.

[FlyersFan]

Just saw OL Alex Boone will return for OSU.......they have to be really pleased that Jenkins (top 5 corner next year in the NCAA's) Robiskie and Boone all returned. They will probably still lose Lauinitus...i would be shocked if he came back and maybe their other LB as well.....but all in all, in a day and age where everyone takes off early....pretty cool those guys are all coming back for their senior season and as of now, Gholston is the only guy not coming back.

[NittanyLions94]

Just read that Laurinitas is likely to stay. I would bet my last dollar that he got a 2nd-3rd round grade back from the NFL DAC and re-thought his plans.

I guess they weren't as impressed as ESPN with his link to a former pro wrestler, or his 30 some odd solo tackles in 13 games.

[FlyersFan]

Originally Posted by NittanyLions94

Just read that Laurinitas is likely to stay. I would bet my last dollar that he got a 2nd-3rd round grade back from the NFL DAC and re-thought his plans.

I guess they weren't as impressed as ESPN with his link to a former pro wrestler, or his 30 some odd solo tackles in 13 games.

Nitts- he had 51 solo and 125 total tackles, including a 12 solo/18 total performance in the NC game. He didn't play in large chunks of games this year, as well, due to the scoreboard. The PSU guy had 68/145, so it's not like they are that far apart. Jenkins came back for his senior season and the pro scouts love the guy because he can supposedly play corner or safety, so i don't think it's fair to jump to conclusions on Laurinitus. I haven't seen anything either way, but we'll take "mr. unimpressive" back for his senior year if he wants to come back............

[Larry]

Here's a list of underclassmen of have declared


Branden Albert Virginia OG Jr.
Adrian Arrington Michigan WR Jr.
James Banks Carson-Newman WR Jr.
Earl Bennett Vanderbilt WR Jr.
Martellus Bennett Texas A&M TE Jr.
Davone Bess Hawaii WR Jr.
Calais Campbell Miami DE Jr.
Jamaal Charles Texas RB Jr.
Ryan Clady Boise State OL Jr.
Anthony Collins Kansas OT Jr.
James Davis Clemson RB Jr.
Johnny Dingle West Virginia DE Jr.
Franklin Dunbar Middle Tennessee State OT Jr.
Jermichael Finley Texas TE So.
Brandon Flowers Virginia Tech CB Jr.
Vernon Gholston Ohio State DE Jr.
Ryan Grice-Mullen Hawaii WR Jr.
Letroy Guion Florida State DT Jr.
James Hardy Indiana WR Jr.
Victor "Macho" Harris Virginia Tech CB Jr.
Derrick Harvey Florida DE Jr.
Geno Hayes Florida State LB Jr.
Erin Henderson Maryland LB Jr.
Jack Ikegwuonu Wisconsin CB Jr.
Felix Jones Alabama RB Jr.
Malcolm Kelly Oklahoma WR Jr.
Justin King Penn State CB Jr.
Xavier Lee Florida State QB Jr.
Curtis Lofton Oklahoma LB Jr.
Mario Manningham Michigan WR Jr.
Jerod Mayo Tennessee LB Jr.
Darren McFadden Arkansas RB Jr.
Rashard Mendenhall Illinois RB Jr.
Phillip Merling Clemson DE Jr.
Dajuan Morgan North Carolina State S Jr.
Lamar Myles Louisville LB Jr.
Kenny Phillips Miami S Jr.
Bobby Reid Oklahoma State QB Jr.
Darius Reynaud West Virginia WR Jr.
Ray Rice Rutgers RB Jr.
Orlando Scandrick Boise State CB Jr.
Pat Sims Auburn DT Jr.
Steve Slaton West Virginia RB Jr.
Kevin Smith UCF RB Jr.
Taj Smith Syracuse WR Jr.
Jonathan Stewart Oregon RB Jr.
Aqib Talib Kansas CB Jr.
Devin Thomas Michigan State WR Jr.
Mario Urrutia Louisville WR Jr.

[BoilerBacker]

You forgot

Lloyd Carr, Ohio State, 8th yr Sr.

[FlyersFan]

Most mock drafts have laurinitus going in the top 20 and Malcom Jenkins was a projected top 10 pick and he came back, so im not quite sure why we are slighting the guy.......to say he is a product of ESPN's hype is pretty ludicrous, IMO.

BB- lmao.......of all the guys that left this year, that one hurts the buckeyes the most.

[FlyersFan]

Just saw both Freeman and Laurinitus are both coming back meaning that only 1 of the 6 left on defense for the NFL. OSU is going to be flat loaded again next year and has to be the favorite to win the big10 again. Hopefully they don't get near a NC game again and can finally make a rose bowl appearence........

[NittanyLions94]

Originally Posted by FlyersFan

Nitts- he had 51 solo and 125 total tackles, including a 12 solo/18 total performance in the NC game. He didn't play in large chunks of games this year, as well, due to the scoreboard. The PSU guy had 68/145, so it's not like they are that far apart. Jenkins came back for his senior season and the pro scouts love the guy because he can supposedly play corner or safety, so i don't think it's fair to jump to conclusions on Laurinitus. I haven't seen anything either way, but we'll take "mr. unimpressive" back for his senior year if he wants to come back............

Just pointing out that the kid is far from a top 10 draft pick. But to his credit, not many linebackers are top 10 caliber at all, it's just not a position that lends itself to the top 10 portion of the draft. I would still bet my last dollar that he got back a 2nd round grade from the NFL people and it was sort of shocking to him and he is going to come back and work on some things, and I'll trust the guys that give the draft grades over any mock. He's good, but if there is a player more overhyped by ESPN in college football I'd be hard pressed to find him.

[BoKnows]

I am sure Laurinitus will be back he wants to go to the NC game next year!

[joepa66]

Looks like OSU players are trying to start a trend and stay around.....