'08 OH DT Jerel Worthy is a Spartan! (Signed MSU LOI)

[AASpartan]

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Defensive tackle
Huber Heights (OH) Wayne HS
Ht: 6-foot-2 (Event)
Wt: 288 lbs
Forty: 4.9 secs
Bench max: 335 pounds
Squat max: 470 pounds
GPA: 2.8
Class: 2008 (High School)

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2/6/08

Official Bio from MSU Sports Information

JEREL WORTHY
DT • 6-3 • 290
Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne High School)
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation's top defensive tackles by Rivals.com (No. 53), Scout.com (No. 78) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 93) . . . named to SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams . . . ranked among Ohio's top 50 seniors by Rivals.com (No. 30) and Scout.com (No. 34) . . . selected to play in the June 14 Big 33 Football Classic (Ohio vs. Pennsylvania) . . . Associated Press Division I All-Ohio and AP Southwest All-District first-team selections as a senior . . . also named to the Ohio News Network (ONN) All-Ohio Team in 2007 . . . two-year starter for Coach Jay Minton at Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio . . . recorded 50 tackles, including 10.5 sacks, and 12 quarterback hurries as a senior . . . also credited with seven pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries in 2007 . . . produced 54 tackles, including four sacks, in nine games as a junior . . . played his freshman and sophomore years at Chaminade-Julienne High School in Dayton, Ohio, before transferring to Wayne . . . son of Stephanie Worthy and Bobby Smith . . . born April 28, 1990 . . . plans to major in kinesiology.

[Hank Moody]

Along with Adams and Jamiihr, another solid Ohio pick up for MD & Co.

Word is Worthy is the real deal.

[nicho197]

Originally Posted by Ocho Cinco

Along with Adams and Jamiihr, another solid Ohio pick up for MD & Co.

Word is Worthy is the real deal.

yes sir!

[Spartyman14]

Originally Posted by Ocho Cinco

Along with Adams and Jamiihr, another solid Ohio pick up for MD & Co.

Word is Worthy is the real deal.

quoted for truth. 1st team all-state ohio ill take that in the green and white all day

[Natron the Spartan]

Can you add a thread that I started when he committed to this thread, AASpartan? Had some good videos and quotes and pics that I had found.

[Badfish]

FYI: Worthy was selected for the Ohio vs. Pennsylvania Big 33 all star game

[Natron the Spartan]

Originally Posted by Badfish

FYI: Worthy was selected for the Ohio vs. Pennsylvania Big 33 all star game

Gardiner too I think. This game features future spartan stars such as: Connor Dixon and David Williams.

[Spartan Pride]

I hope to god you werent implying that playing in the Big 33 game is a bad thing.

[Natron the Spartan]

Originally Posted by Spartan Pride

I hope to god you werent implying that playing in the Big 33 game is a bad thing.

Of course not, just telling a joke in poor taste.

[AASpartan]

Originally Posted by Natron the Spartan

Can you add a thread that I started when he committed to this thread, AASpartan? Had some good videos and quotes and pics that I had found.

Not without hosing up the thread due to the dates. But here...

Originally Posted by Natron the Spartan

Here's some video:

Jerel Worthy Huber Heights Wayne Scouting Ohio

Bit slow off the ball, but monster of a man already.

Originally Posted by Natron the Spartan

'08 OH DT Jerel Worthy (Michigan State Verbal) - BuckeyePlanet Ohio State Forums

These guys generally know their Ohio recruiting.

[Scully60]

Originally Posted by Ocho Cinco

Word is Worthy is the real deal.

But is he worthy of that praise?

[Hank Moody]

He's signed on per SM.

[newlander]

It's like they grow these guys on trees in Ohio: no wonder OSU is........well, OSU. I think Coach D was very smart by concentrating on MI,Ohio, and then filling in gaps elsewhere with this class: Georgia, Virginia, etc.....You've got to compete and land kids in your backyard first and foremost. Now, if we can just start keeping the Flint and Detroit studs here............that'll come.

[SpartanFan81]

He had 10 sacks senior year. just a FYI

[Badfish]

Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

He had 10 sacks senior year. just a FYI

Thats a huge number for an interior lineman and I think he did the same thing in his Junior year

[SpartanFan81]

Originally Posted by Badfish

Thats a huge number for an interior lineman and I think he did the same thing in his Junior year

ehh he had 4 sacks his junior year. But I think he is definitely underrated because he's not that tall but he is perfect for our scheme and a dominant interior lineman.

[Trevor Barnes]

2/6/08

Official Bio from MSU Sports Information

JEREL WORTHY
DT • 6-3 • 290
Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne High School)
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation's top defensive tackles by Rivals.com (No. 53), Scout.com (No. 78) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 93) . . . named to SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams . . . ranked among Ohio's top 50 seniors by Rivals.com (No. 30) and Scout.com (No. 34) . . . selected to play in the June 14 Big 33 Football Classic (Ohio vs. Pennsylvania) . . . Associated Press Division I All-Ohio and AP Southwest All-District first-team selections as a senior . . . also named to the Ohio News Network (ONN) All-Ohio Team in 2007 . . . two-year starter for Coach Jay Minton at Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio . . . recorded 50 tackles, including 10.5 sacks, and 12 quarterback hurries as a senior . . . also credited with seven pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries in 2007 . . . produced 54 tackles, including four sacks, in nine games as a junior . . . played his freshman and sophomore years at Chaminade-Julienne High School in Dayton, Ohio, before transferring to Wayne . . . son of Stephanie Worthy and Bobby Smith . . . born April 28, 1990 . . . plans to major in kinesiology.

[Ari Gold]

Jerel is quickly becoming the most overlooked player in this class. He has tremendous quickness off the ball. Gill loves DT's that can move and Worthy can definitely do that. He also had tremendous strength. In his video he continually fought through double team with ease, he had guys hanging off of him on his way to the quarterback. He also uses his hands very well, which is another thing that Gill preaches. He knows how to create space with his hands and uses his strength and quickness to get in the backfield.

To be honest, I don't see much of a difference between him a Jeremiah from last year's class. Jerel would have seen his offers skyrocket if he hadn't signed before his season was over. I think he'll get a chance to play this season.

[wingfanjim]

Originally Posted by Ari Gold

Jerel is quickly becoming the most overlooked player in this class. He has tremendous quickness off the ball. Gill loves DT's that can move and Worthy can definitely do that. He also had tremendous strength. In his video he continually fought through double team with ease, he had guys hanging off of him on his way to the quarterback. He also uses his hands very well, which is another thing that Gill preaches. He knows how to create space with his hands and uses his strength and quickness to get in the backfield.

To be honest, I don't see much of a difference between him a Jeremiah from last year's class. Jerel would have seen his offers skyrocket if he hadn't signed before his season was over. I think he'll get a chance to play this season.

to me, Jerel is a smaller, faster version of Jeremiah.

[Ari Gold]

Originally Posted by wingfanjim

to me, Jerel is a smaller, faster version of Jeremiah.

I was speaking more about where they were ranked and the excitement of Jeremiah last year vs Jerel this year. I do like his quickness.