'09 OH WR Patrick White (MSU Verbal)

[SpartanGA]

Originally Posted by BtothejizA

His film is all him at db?

game film, yes. Nike Combine was at WR.

[Kerndaddy]

I'm liking this one

[double0sparty]

This is good news. Some interesting discussion about him over on Buckeye Planet, with two things sticking out:
1) Some debate over his hands - some say they are the best they have seen and others say they are questionable
2) He's planning to enroll early at MSU

'09 OH DB/WR Patrick White (Michigan State Verbal) - BuckeyePlanet Ohio State Forums

[Spartan Pride]

This son of former OSU and West Virginia defensive back Terry White is one of the elite athletes in the class. Where he plays is the question.

A lot of schools, including Ohio State are in contact and he has offers from Akron and Cincinnati at this early stage.

He has the best hands I have seen this year, and that is saying something. White could be even better as a cornerback. Some players seem to have an almost unnatural attraction to the football. We call it instinct and White is one of those players. No matter where the ball is on the field, White is there. He attacks the ball in the air no matter if he is on offense or defense. The best skill players have that mentality - the ball is theirs. That is especially the case with White, who has an explosive leaping ability and catches anything he can reach. He is a very combative player.

White had an impressive 27 passes defended and three interceptions, but the most telling stat might be his 49 tackles. That is why I see him on defense. He has a solid body and can get bigger and he comes up in run support like a safety. In my first rough draft I had White a top ten player but I need to see him run. He has the skills of a top ten player but he needs to show he can run like a top ten player this spring and summer in the athlete season.

If he does that, he is going to have his pick of schools.

JJHuddle's Ohio High - Ohio High School Sports Stuff

[scott91575]

[quote=mdm2005;4798601]Here's his film from Spartanmag.

That is is interest list, not offer list. I don't think Michigan offered, and I am 99% sure OSU did not.

[Cuchulainn]

I love Ohio kids. They hate michigan and have an extra spring in their step when they play OSU.


Welcome to the green and white family Patrick.

[SpartanRocky]

So he has no relation to Myles, Austin, or Blair? I think we're going to feature a 5 WR set that goes like this



Rucker, White LT LG C RG RT White Rucker White


QB

I think George Blaha's head just exploded

[DrTre11]

I watched his video twice and came away with different perspectives (the camp video). When I first watched, I saw two drops and that is where the questioning probably comes in. But after watching a second time, I saw it as one drop and the other was a bullet that was behind him.

My overall view of this kid is explosive. I'm excited.

[mdm2005]

Originally Posted by scott91575

That is is interest list, not offer list. I don't think Michigan offered, and I am 99% sure OSU did not.

He was scheduled to campout with OSU on June 8th to earn an offer, the day he committed to MSU. A Maryland cornerback committed to OSU over the weekend also and this may have altered OSU's plans. Reports say that he'd just started to get heavier interest from both OSU and UM among others.

[Spartan Pride]

Originally Posted by SpartanRocky

So he has no relation to Myles, Austin, or Blair? I think we're going to feature a 5 WR set that goes like this



Rucker, White LT LG C RG RT White Rucker White


QB

I think George Blaha's head just exploded

But in all seriousness, I bet White (Pat) is at CB 99% of the time.

[mdm2005]

He's from the same town and high school as Zach Boren, the football player who recently transferred from SCum to OSU to get away from D-Rod!

Scout.com: Patrick White Picking Up Big Offers

[SpartanRocky]

Originally Posted by Spartan Pride

But in all seriousness, I bet White (Pat) is at CB 99% of the time.

Yea, but it's still funny to picture. . . should give them all similar numbers, like 12, 21, 11 and 22. Then have D-coordinators try to tell their DBs who to cover man-to-man


has been quoted as saying that he looks for WRs who can play CB and vice-versa. The more dynamic, the better I like the way this works, solid get by Dantonio!

[Coached By Duffy]

Originally Posted by Spartan Pride

But in all seriousness, I bet White (Pat) is at CB 99% of the time.

I watched his game highlight videos on Rivals and it was all as a CB, with one punt return for about 50 yards, no TD. He showed good speed and coverage ability. I was impressed by the way he came up in support against the running game and tackled people ! He might become a good WR but he appears to have the tools to be an all-conference or better CB and those kind of shut-down Corners are difficult to find ! I think Dantonio will probably still be looking for another WR for the 2009 class.

[SpartanGA]

Originally Posted by Coached By Duffy

I watched his game highlight videos on Rivals and it was all as a CB, with one punt return for about 50 yards, no TD. He showed good speed and coverage ability. I was impressed by the way he came up in support against the running game and tackled people ! He might become a good WR but he appears to have the tools to be an all-conference or better CB and those kind of shut-down Corners are difficult to find ! I think Dantonio will probably still be looking for another WR for the 2009 class.

I think it gives MD the flexibility. Get the strongest player possible be it another WR or DB.

[49ers169]

Here is the best film on him and complete film. Shows a lot of the same DB coverage.

But has excellent hands and shows some great ability to rise up and get the ball.

Pat White Pickerington Central Scouting Ohio

[SpartanGA]

nice film, thx.

[Spartan_MD]

Originally Posted by SpartanRocky

So he has no relation to Myles, Austin, or Blair? I think we're going to feature a 5 WR set that goes like this



Rucker, White LT LG C RG RT White Rucker White


QB

I think George Blaha's head just exploded

As long as he's calling out "TOUCHDOWN, MSU!"

Pass the , but I'm getting a great feeling about this class!

[Spartan Pride]

Just watched the highlights on ScoutingOhio. Good stuff. He can really really get up and play the ball, which has been the biggest problem in our secondary recently.

And this is from ESPN.com:

White is a great athlete who excels as a two-way player at the high school level and possesses some skills that project well on both sides of the ball in college. At this time we feel he will start his career off at defensive back and likely transition from corner to safety particularly if his taller leaner frame continues to physically develop. Possess great instincts in coverage. Soundly reads the quarterback anticipates throws and shows good route awareness. Positions himself correctly to make plays on the football. Flashes good closing speed breaking on underneath balls in his perimeter flat and an extra gear while the ball is in the air closing on intermediate-to-deep throws.. Excellent hands, concentration and arm extension high-pointing the football. Ball skills are outstanding. Plays with proper leverage riding the hip and staying between the ball and receiver on vertical routes. Shows above average recovery speed. While he has good straight-line speed and acceleration, he lacks good hip-fluidity and lateral quickness when trying to mirror receivers in and out of their breaks. We would like to see better bend and sink in his pedal to improve his transitional quickness which is not a strong area. Could struggle pressing bigger receivers off the line until he builds adequate upper-body strength. Increased bulk could precipitate a move to safety as well, a position where his physical skills maybe better suited. Wide receiver is not out of the question with refined route running. Overall, White is a fine athlete with a nose for the football and the size and speed measurables to mold into a solid player at the next level.

[Nigea Carter]

Originally Posted by 49ers169

Here is the best film on him and complete film. Shows a lot of the same DB coverage.

But has excellent hands and shows some great ability to rise up and get the ball.

Pat White Pickerington Central Scouting Ohio

He made some real good grabs in this film....and on D he was in better position to catch the ball than the receivers....If I had to make the call I see him as a strong side corner. Possibly developing into a FS. But the fact he can play Off. and his straight line speed (he did not look slow in the video). I think we got ourselves a player folks! Two Thumbs Up!
One For Our new family Member White and one for .

[Old Hort]

Originally Posted by Spartan Pride

Just watched the highlights on ScoutingOhio. Good stuff. He can really really get up and play the ball, which has been the biggest problem in our secondary recently.

And this is from ESPN.com:

and you know what....this guy could be a WR or a DB, and he has skills already...but we have coaches that can actually DEVELOP and HONE those skills to a higher level now. So, a guy like White comes in at a high level, and with Dantonio's and Barnett's coaching, should graduate at an even higher level.

It seems like it has been a long time we have been getting commitments from guys like this, and it seems like a really long time that I could think that they will/should develop because I completely trust the competency of our coaching staff!

[StatsETC]

Originally Posted by SpartanRocky

Yea, but it's still funny to picture. . . should give them all similar numbers, like 12, 21, 11 and 22. Then have D-coordinators try to tell their DBs who to cover man-to-man

And don't put first initials on the jerseys.

[misterspartan]

This young man seems like an outstanding individual and I am pleased to see the coaching staff really getting solid recruits.

These athletes really see something good in the coaching staff.I have not seen a class like this at MSU in a long time.