Sherrone Moore sends a pointed shot at Ohio State from The Game immediately after landing elite five-star playmaker
The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry never ends, even as the offseason hits a supposed dead period. The Buckeyes might be the reigning National Champions, but the Michigan Wolverines will celebrate every on and off-field win they can. It's a cyclical battle that keeps The Game incredible. The recruiting battle for five-star pass-rusher Carter Meadows came down […]
The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry never ends, even as the offseason hits a supposed dead period. The Buckeyes might be the reigning National Champions, but the Michigan Wolverines will celebrate every on and off-field win they can. It's a cyclical battle that keeps The Game incredible.
The recruiting battle for five-star pass-rusher Carter Meadows came down to Ohio State and Michigan. The Wolverines won out, and Meadows cited their culture as a difference-maker.
“They know their identity,” Meadows said. “They know what they stand for as a program. They have a dedication to success. They aren’t going to drop below their standard.”
As if it didn't sting enough for Ohio State to lose yet another top pass-rusher as defensive line coach Larry Johnson continues to get outclassed in the chase for elite talent, Michigan had to rub their face in the outcome. The Wolverines have won four straight head-to-head matchups in The Game, and head coach Sherrone Moore is taking all the off-field Ws he can find.
The 6-foot-6, 225-pounder is ranked as high as the second-best edge rusher and sixth overall recruit.
“I love Coach Moore and Coach Espo,” Meadows said. “They are both personable guys and have great character. They want the best for their players. They are doing for their players and not themselves. That’s what I like.”
Based on this Meadows scouting report from Andrew Ivins of 247Sports, the Buckeyes missed a great player. Meadows will have the inside track to become another high-end edge presence for the Wolverines.
Spider-like pass rusher with exceptional physical specs, but one where the sack total has yet to match the big-league potential. Can give opposing offensive tackles fits just with his stride length as he can run the arc and right into the quarterback. Has spent much of prep career attacking from a 5-technique in a four-man front. Wins more times than not with his top-flight athleticism as he pairs adequate get-off with slippery inside-outside agility, but further technical development will dictate pressure rate on Saturdays and beyond as he’s got the levers to chop and swipe his way around the corner like few others. Makes his fair share of stops in backside pursuit with his closing speed, but has to get better at crushing blocks and holding his turf if he’s going to make a living as an every-down defender. Should be viewed as a high-upside edge player that has a chance to develop into an absolute game-wrecker at the Power Four level and then an early-round NFL Draft pick if he can soak up coaching and embrace the weight room. Might be worth a look in a hybrid off-the-ball role as spatial awareness fostered on the basketball court allows him to drop into zones and affect passing lanes.
