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Originally Posted by GoBlueFromOhio
He is going to be a tackle. He wanted to play TE but OSU probably showed him the best route to the NFL would be as a tackle.
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You actually couldn't be further from the truth. OSU is recruiting him as a Tight End and has no plans on moving him. OSU covets Tight Ends with Fragel's skill set. We prefer bigger Tight Ends who are good blockers. Their receiving ability is secondary.
If he puts on too much weight the move might be necessary, but with his size and strength already, and Ohio State's lack of depth at Tight End, he could realistically see a lot of playing time as a freshman, especially if he's as good a blocker as people say he is.
49ers169 was right when describing how Ohio State uses the Tight End. They're basically extra tackles, though with the ability to make some catches. There aren't any flex Tight Ends on Ohio State's roster. They're all in the mold of 6'6"+ and being excellent blockers. Fragel will be another one.