'12 OH WDE Ifeadi Odenigbo (Offer)
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Rivals $ - Odenigbo hears from Irish
Steve Hare of IrishIllustrated.com, January 12, 2011
OFFERS: Stan, Cincy, & Toledo... Chuck Martin (ND staffer) told him he's the best junior he's seen at any position & invited him to their junior day on 2/26... He has high interest in ND, Stan ("world class education"), & Cincy (has a brother enrolled there)...
Steve Hare of IrishIllustrated.com, January 12, 2011
OFFERS: Stan, Cincy, & Toledo... Chuck Martin (ND staffer) told him he's the best junior he's seen at any position & invited him to their junior day on 2/26... He has high interest in ND, Stan ("world class education"), & Cincy (has a brother enrolled there)...
JasonS
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Smith, how would you rank Ifeadi both in Ohio and on a national scale?
I watched film on him the other day and was quite impressed. Him and Michael Bennett (yes, almost every time he sacked the QB, Bennett was always there too) were a devastating combo together and if his measurables are accurate (apparently 6'6 and 210 lbs now) and the track info is correct, this guy should easily be a top 100 prospect nationally.
Don't forget there's another BCS level DL on that Centerville squad - Kyle Rose, WVU commit. It will be interesting to see how well he performs next year when he's the player teams will be scheming against instead of Bennett and Rose.
I'll be surprised if Odenigbo registers w/ any service on a "national scale". With so little experience, no one is going to stick their neck out to rate him as a top 100 or even 250 type of player. If that happens, it will be after the '11 season and he'll have earned it on the field.
Some do but I don't see him at LB in college - doesn't have the instincts or the hip turn needed for coverage. He's a one trick pony at this point, though that one trick is speed unlike any others in this Ohio class. His best chance for success will be as a hand in the dirt DE but he he'll need to bulk up to play there. Will he be able to keep his speed in doing so? That will be the big question.
I would rate him as high 3 star at this point. Having said that, he may have the highest ceiling of any DL in this Ohio class not named Adolphus...
http://www.theringer.com/forums/ohio-state-targets/3415-class-2012-state-players-watch-8.html
I watched film on him the other day and was quite impressed. Him and Michael Bennett (yes, almost every time he sacked the QB, Bennett was always there too) were a devastating combo together and if his measurables are accurate (apparently 6'6 and 210 lbs now) and the track info is correct, this guy should easily be a top 100 prospect nationally.
Don't forget there's another BCS level DL on that Centerville squad - Kyle Rose, WVU commit. It will be interesting to see how well he performs next year when he's the player teams will be scheming against instead of Bennett and Rose.
I'll be surprised if Odenigbo registers w/ any service on a "national scale". With so little experience, no one is going to stick their neck out to rate him as a top 100 or even 250 type of player. If that happens, it will be after the '11 season and he'll have earned it on the field.
Some do but I don't see him at LB in college - doesn't have the instincts or the hip turn needed for coverage. He's a one trick pony at this point, though that one trick is speed unlike any others in this Ohio class. His best chance for success will be as a hand in the dirt DE but he he'll need to bulk up to play there. Will he be able to keep his speed in doing so? That will be the big question.
I would rate him as high 3 star at this point. Having said that, he may have the highest ceiling of any DL in this Ohio class not named Adolphus...
http://www.theringer.com/forums/ohio-state-targets/3415-class-2012-state-players-watch-8.html
JasonS
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Talking about IO:
Raw, lanky, super fast, & intriguing. I'd say you nailed it. It's a bit early to be offering him IMO (obviously Stanford and Cincinnati disagree) but he's a recruit I'm very interested to track the development of next year...
http://www.theringer.com/forums/ohio-state-targets/3415-class-2012-state-players-watch-8.html
Raw, lanky, super fast, & intriguing. I'd say you nailed it. It's a bit early to be offering him IMO (obviously Stanford and Cincinnati disagree) but he's a recruit I'm very interested to track the development of next year...
http://www.theringer.com/forums/ohio-state-targets/3415-class-2012-state-players-watch-8.html
JasonS
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He would be very receptive to a Notre Dame offer. There was actually some confusion over the letter from Martin that said they'd "love for (him) to come to Notre Dame". Odenigbo thought that meant they were offering and was disappointed to find out it was merely an invitation to visit...
http://www.theringer.com/forums/ohio-state-targets/3415-class-2012-state-players-watch-8.html
http://www.theringer.com/forums/ohio-state-targets/3415-class-2012-state-players-watch-8.html
JasonS
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Diamonds in the Rough - Ohio
Defense: DE/OLB Ifeadi Odenigbo – 6’2 210 lbs. – 4.44 40 YD – Centerville HS
Offers: Stanford, Cincinnati, Toledo
Wait, hold on….4.44 40 time, there must be a misprint or another typical horribly misreported sprint time, right? Wrong. Anytime you’ve got a DE/OLB that can run down top ’11 QB Braxton Miller multiple times, you know speed is no issue. Ifeadi could also play at DE, where his speed and burst would excel. He runs the anchor on a state-qualifying 4x100 team and also does 100/300M hurdles, not bad for being 210 pounds!
The downside (or possibly upside, depending on how you look at it) is his rawness. He’s only played football for two years, so if you are looking for instant impact combined with great technique, look elsewhere. If you are looking for an incredibly high ceiling for a DE/OLB with freakish athleticism and NFL caliber speed, this is your guy. Anytime you deal with a kid from Centerville (Kirk Herbstreit, AJ Hawk, Michael Bennett, Mike Nugent, etc.) you are getting a well coached athlete.
Watching his film shows burst and speed that jump off the screen and double slap you in the face, we’re talking an elite level of both here. Combine that with a frame that is versatile and you create a plethora of options in using Ifeadi. Whether he’s strictly a situational pass rusher or a havoc wreaking OLB, he’s a valuable commodity for any top program. Notre Dame and Ohio State have been in contact and it’d be no surprise if both end up offering. Keep an eye on Ifeadi because if the old football adage of “if he puts it all together” comes true you’re looking at a future All-American.
http://www.theringer.com/Article/News/42?title=Diamonds-In-The-Rough---Ohio
Defense: DE/OLB Ifeadi Odenigbo – 6’2 210 lbs. – 4.44 40 YD – Centerville HS
Offers: Stanford, Cincinnati, Toledo
Wait, hold on….4.44 40 time, there must be a misprint or another typical horribly misreported sprint time, right? Wrong. Anytime you’ve got a DE/OLB that can run down top ’11 QB Braxton Miller multiple times, you know speed is no issue. Ifeadi could also play at DE, where his speed and burst would excel. He runs the anchor on a state-qualifying 4x100 team and also does 100/300M hurdles, not bad for being 210 pounds!
The downside (or possibly upside, depending on how you look at it) is his rawness. He’s only played football for two years, so if you are looking for instant impact combined with great technique, look elsewhere. If you are looking for an incredibly high ceiling for a DE/OLB with freakish athleticism and NFL caliber speed, this is your guy. Anytime you deal with a kid from Centerville (Kirk Herbstreit, AJ Hawk, Michael Bennett, Mike Nugent, etc.) you are getting a well coached athlete.
Watching his film shows burst and speed that jump off the screen and double slap you in the face, we’re talking an elite level of both here. Combine that with a frame that is versatile and you create a plethora of options in using Ifeadi. Whether he’s strictly a situational pass rusher or a havoc wreaking OLB, he’s a valuable commodity for any top program. Notre Dame and Ohio State have been in contact and it’d be no surprise if both end up offering. Keep an eye on Ifeadi because if the old football adage of “if he puts it all together” comes true you’re looking at a future All-American.
http://www.theringer.com/Article/News/42?title=Diamonds-In-The-Rough---Ohio
Mentioned that one downside of UC is with the 4-3, he'd have to put on weight and not play his frosh year (all freshmen think they can play right away).
Hopefully that's not a serious consideration, as a 3-4 may give him a better chance to play sooner. BJ, get on the phone....
Hopefully that's not a serious consideration, as a 3-4 may give him a better chance to play sooner. BJ, get on the phone....
Racinejake
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With his performance at the Nike SPARQ combine, Odenigbo is getting major interest. If he's really concerned with getting early PT then UC is going to be as good a place as any to get on the field. No way he sees the field early at Ohio State and likely not for a few years. We shift between a 3-4 and a 4-3 depending on the package and he could get reps right away IMO playing the hybrid role. I'm afraid with how high his stock is getting that he might be out of reach for us especially being from Centerville.
