'12 OH DL Adolphius Washington (Offer)
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Miami and Xavier are showing interest for his hoops prowess. His team won the AAU national championship for the Under-15 division. Played as a PF for Roger Bacon, then transferred to Taft.
Scout is predicting that he could well become one of the top players in Ohio as a senior.
Here is a link to that article if someone cares to retrieve it. I tried to do some research on this guy. I hope BK gives him some attention real soon.
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=2&c=910311&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2frecruiting.scout.com%2f2%2f910311.html
(Check out his profile in the hoops section for more)
Scout is predicting that he could well become one of the top players in Ohio as a senior.
Here is a link to that article if someone cares to retrieve it. I tried to do some research on this guy. I hope BK gives him some attention real soon.
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=2&c=910311&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2frecruiting.scout.com%2f2%2f910311.html
(Check out his profile in the hoops section for more)
JasonS
Football Moderator
Nike Combine Overview from Columbus, OH
Adolphus Washington of Cincinnati (Ohio) Taft High School has all the makings of a major prospect with a solid frame and athletic ability. Washington is still learning the finer points of playing defensive end but has the perfect frame and quickness to come off the edge.
http://cincinnati.scout.com/2/967260.html
Adolphus Washington of Cincinnati (Ohio) Taft High School has all the makings of a major prospect with a solid frame and athletic ability. Washington is still learning the finer points of playing defensive end but has the perfect frame and quickness to come off the edge.
http://cincinnati.scout.com/2/967260.html
scoutingohio For Taft star Adolphus Washington, future starts on gridiron http://ow.ly/2tqir
about 8 hours ago via HootSuite
"Football is my favorite sport," said Washington, a 6-foot-5, 246 pound junior. "It's more physical and that's how I am. In basketball I get picked on because I'm a lot stronger and more physical than a lot of the guys so I can't really be aggressive as I want to be. But in football I can be as aggressive as I want."
According to Taft coach Mike Martin, Washington will have plenty of options to consider.
"A lot of schools are waiting until Aug. 1 (of his senior year)," Martin said. "That's the day you can make offers to juniors. Everybody is telling me when that day rolls around he'll probably have about 40 offers. I mean 40 legitimate offers on paper."
Earlier this year, the NCAA changed the rule so that football players must wait until Aug. 1 before their senior year to receive a written Division I offer. In previous years, written offers could be extended Sept. 1 of a player's junior year.
On the night of Taft's first team practice, Washington revealed his early college preferences - Ohio State, Notre Dame and Kentucky. He says right now the Buckeyes are his top choice.
"I grew up watching OSU," said Washington, who has a 3.5 grade point average. "I would love to play for them."
(cont...)
about 8 hours ago via HootSuite
"Football is my favorite sport," said Washington, a 6-foot-5, 246 pound junior. "It's more physical and that's how I am. In basketball I get picked on because I'm a lot stronger and more physical than a lot of the guys so I can't really be aggressive as I want to be. But in football I can be as aggressive as I want."
According to Taft coach Mike Martin, Washington will have plenty of options to consider.
"A lot of schools are waiting until Aug. 1 (of his senior year)," Martin said. "That's the day you can make offers to juniors. Everybody is telling me when that day rolls around he'll probably have about 40 offers. I mean 40 legitimate offers on paper."
Earlier this year, the NCAA changed the rule so that football players must wait until Aug. 1 before their senior year to receive a written Division I offer. In previous years, written offers could be extended Sept. 1 of a player's junior year.
On the night of Taft's first team practice, Washington revealed his early college preferences - Ohio State, Notre Dame and Kentucky. He says right now the Buckeyes are his top choice.
"I grew up watching OSU," said Washington, who has a 3.5 grade point average. "I would love to play for them."
(cont...)
JasonS
Football Moderator
One more reason why Suckeye games shouldn't be shown in Cincinnati.
psax889906
Well-known member
What's almost more troubling than his love of OSU is the fact that Kentucky is a part of his top 3 OVER Cincinnati... WTF?!
JasonS
Football Moderator
He may be thinking about walking on to the Basketball team. If that is the case, I guess UK makes some sense but if he wants to focus on football, going to a bottom feeder in the SEC isn't going to do him any favors.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recru...ory?id=5981790 (with video)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Remember this name: Adolphus Washington. The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder from Cincinnati Taft, who was one of the dominating performers at the Under Armour combine, is certainly known by college coaches.
As a junior, Washington had 119 tackles and 17 sacks. What's even more scary is that he's also a very good basketball player who dominates the boards and many college scouts say he reminds them of Julius Peppers.
"That's a great comparison," Washington said. "It's flattering but I've also heard [Pittsburgh Steelers LB] James Harrison comparisons because I could play linebacker or defensive end."
Washington has so many scholarship offers that he couldn't name them all when asked, but he did say that he grew up a fan of Ohio State and the Buckeyes have offered.
"My dad and I grew up fans of Ohio State," Washington said. "I think my dad would like me to go to Ohio State but right now I feel like I need to get away and do something different.
"I also grew up a fan of Kentucky. West Virginia, Michigan State, Purdue, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Florida State and others have offered but it's just hard to remember them all. I've been around Ohio and Cincinnati my whole life. I'd like to get away and see something different."
For now, Washington will keep on trucking. Just like his nickname, he's a force.
"When I was growing up, I had a coach who told me I needed a nick-name." Washington said. "When I was playing football or basketball, I was stronger than everyone else so my coach started calling me 'Diesel' and it stuck. I like it."
And now, he just keeps trying to get better and the combine was a great start to his offseason.
"I really had a good time here," Washington said. "Great competition, great coaching and great weather."
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Remember this name: Adolphus Washington. The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder from Cincinnati Taft, who was one of the dominating performers at the Under Armour combine, is certainly known by college coaches.
As a junior, Washington had 119 tackles and 17 sacks. What's even more scary is that he's also a very good basketball player who dominates the boards and many college scouts say he reminds them of Julius Peppers.
"That's a great comparison," Washington said. "It's flattering but I've also heard [Pittsburgh Steelers LB] James Harrison comparisons because I could play linebacker or defensive end."
Washington has so many scholarship offers that he couldn't name them all when asked, but he did say that he grew up a fan of Ohio State and the Buckeyes have offered.
"My dad and I grew up fans of Ohio State," Washington said. "I think my dad would like me to go to Ohio State but right now I feel like I need to get away and do something different.
"I also grew up a fan of Kentucky. West Virginia, Michigan State, Purdue, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Florida State and others have offered but it's just hard to remember them all. I've been around Ohio and Cincinnati my whole life. I'd like to get away and see something different."
For now, Washington will keep on trucking. Just like his nickname, he's a force.
"When I was growing up, I had a coach who told me I needed a nick-name." Washington said. "When I was playing football or basketball, I was stronger than everyone else so my coach started calling me 'Diesel' and it stuck. I like it."
And now, he just keeps trying to get better and the combine was a great start to his offseason.
"I really had a good time here," Washington said. "Great competition, great coaching and great weather."
According to the Cincy Enquirer's HS sports editor, ND coaches visited Taft HS this week. His HS coach is Mike Martin, who played for the Bengals in the 80's (i.e., the glory years).
http://twitter.com/MikeDyer/status/23044748717588480
http://twitter.com/MikeDyer/status/23044748717588480
http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/recr...all-recruiting
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CINCINNATI BOYS: Kyle Rudolph may be leaving Notre Dame early, but his impact could continue down the road, especially after attracting the attention from those in his hometown of Cincinnati.
“Good tradition and good coaches, I know that. Kyle Rudolph is my favorite player,” 2012 defensive end Adolphus Washington said of Notre Dame. “He’s from Cincinnati and he’s a good player. It’s especially good he’s from Cincinnati, that’s what I like the most.”
Washington, obviously from Cincinnati as well, currently had 18 offers. Michigan State and Purdue are the latest to offer, joining Kentucky, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and several of others. Ohio State is recruiting him hard and the 6-foot-4, 246-pound Washington said Irish assistant Tim Hinton was at Taft High School on a weekly basis prior to Notre Dame’s bowl game.
Washington went to Orlando with the hopes of improving his rankings on the recruiting services.
“I came down here to see the other competition around the country and hopefully get a couple looks from the ranking people,” he said. “I did better than I thought I was going to do.”
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CINCINNATI BOYS: Kyle Rudolph may be leaving Notre Dame early, but his impact could continue down the road, especially after attracting the attention from those in his hometown of Cincinnati.
“Good tradition and good coaches, I know that. Kyle Rudolph is my favorite player,” 2012 defensive end Adolphus Washington said of Notre Dame. “He’s from Cincinnati and he’s a good player. It’s especially good he’s from Cincinnati, that’s what I like the most.”
Washington, obviously from Cincinnati as well, currently had 18 offers. Michigan State and Purdue are the latest to offer, joining Kentucky, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and several of others. Ohio State is recruiting him hard and the 6-foot-4, 246-pound Washington said Irish assistant Tim Hinton was at Taft High School on a weekly basis prior to Notre Dame’s bowl game.
Washington went to Orlando with the hopes of improving his rankings on the recruiting services.
“I came down here to see the other competition around the country and hopefully get a couple looks from the ranking people,” he said. “I did better than I thought I was going to do.”
From tharinger....
1) Results from the Madeira Wrestling Invitational, hoops notes and Elvis’ birthday
Posted by sspringer 01/10/11, 2:49 pm
Taft has 6-6 Adolphus Washington who can “ball” in multiple sports. UC football coach Butch Jones coaxed Washington on campus for a visit to the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout and the lanky Senator has suitors far and wide.
2) Ohio football players keep making recruiting trips
Poole, Durham and Browne still looking.
By: Mike Dyer | MaxPreps.com | Monday, January 10, 2011
Taft junior defensive end Adolphus Washington participated in the Under Armour Underclassmen Combine in Orlando, Fla., recently. Washington, who is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, has offers from Cincinnati, Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky, Texas, Boston College and several others.
1) Results from the Madeira Wrestling Invitational, hoops notes and Elvis’ birthday
Posted by sspringer 01/10/11, 2:49 pm
Taft has 6-6 Adolphus Washington who can “ball” in multiple sports. UC football coach Butch Jones coaxed Washington on campus for a visit to the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout and the lanky Senator has suitors far and wide.
2) Ohio football players keep making recruiting trips
Poole, Durham and Browne still looking.
By: Mike Dyer | MaxPreps.com | Monday, January 10, 2011
Taft junior defensive end Adolphus Washington participated in the Under Armour Underclassmen Combine in Orlando, Fla., recently. Washington, who is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, has offers from Cincinnati, Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky, Texas, Boston College and several others.
psax889906
Well-known member
At least Butch was able to get him on campus for a visit. I'll pray for a miracle but I won't hold hope for one.
MikeDyer Mike Dyer
Taft junior Adolphus Washington adds offers from USC and Oregon http://t.co/XjpMpkX
Taft junior Adolphus Washington adds offers from USC and Oregon http://t.co/XjpMpkX
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recru...ory?id=6123852
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Adolphus Washington, DE (Cincinnati, Ohio/Taft)
He has over 25 scholarship offers from schools all over the country and is hoping to hear more from Florida and Miami. Ohio State, Kentucky, Alabama, USC, Oregon, Cal, Florida State, Michigan and Michigan State comprise his early short list and all have offered. Washington said he talks weekly with Alabama coach Nick Saban and Michigan coach Brady Hoke and will go through the recruiting process before committing anywhere.
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Adolphus Washington, DE (Cincinnati, Ohio/Taft)
He has over 25 scholarship offers from schools all over the country and is hoping to hear more from Florida and Miami. Ohio State, Kentucky, Alabama, USC, Oregon, Cal, Florida State, Michigan and Michigan State comprise his early short list and all have offered. Washington said he talks weekly with Alabama coach Nick Saban and Michigan coach Brady Hoke and will go through the recruiting process before committing anywhere.
