'09 OH DE Cornelius "Tank" Carradine (Illinois Verbal)

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'09 OH DE Cornelius Carridine

Defensive End
Cincinnati (OH) Taft
Ht: 6-foot-4
Wt: 220 lbs
Forty: 4.65 secs
Bench Max: 315

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From Bill Kurelic...

Cornelius already has an offer from Cincinnati and is hearing from Ohio State, Illinois, North Carolina State, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Maryland, Pitt and Tennessee. He is moving to Columbus in the summer and is impressed with the Buckeyes.


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Frame is the game and Cornelius has a prototype. Long arms and wide shoulders with plenty of room for growth in the legs. Solid first step, but its that change of direction and lateral agility that separates him. He has another gear when he in pursuit. Impressive prospect.

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2/21

From the UC site...Cincinnati has offered. No longer considering moving to Columbus and is getting serious attention from Illinois and Miami (OH).

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Tank checked in at 6'5 and 205 pounds at the 5-Star Academy.

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3/5

By Dave Berk...Interview with his coach...Has offers from Cincy, WVU, Illinois, Indiana, Miami(oh), Ohio...Will be in Columbus Sunday and his coach says he will be surprised if he leaves without an offer.

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3/4

From O&B News...favors Illinois, Ohio State, West Virginia and Cincinnati. Talks about his connection to Illinois (his coach played for the Illini during the 80s).

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3/6

By Crabtree...talks about his strengths as a DE. Talks about trying to put the weight back on that he lost because of basketball. Plan to visit Ohio State, Illinois and West Virginia this spring and is a fan of OSU and Illinois.

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3/7

Wisconsin has offered.

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3/9

By D. Berk. Tank enjoyed his visit to Ohio State this weekend. He says that Ohio State wants to offer, but needs to see a score on the ACT or SAT before they do.

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Bucknuts.com - Carradine Talks Ohio State And Illinois Spring Games

By Bill Kurelic, Recruiting Analyst
billkurelic@bucknuts.com
Posted Apr 17, 2008

Cincinnati (Ohio) Taft defensive end Cornelius Carradine wants to attend spring games at both Ohio State and Illinois. However that won't be possible since the Buckeyes' and Illini will both have their spring games this Saturday afternoon. Bucknuts.com has the story on what Carradine will likely do.

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4/23

From O&B News...talks about how much he enjoyed his visit to Illinois and meeting the staff. The Illini coaches are also the only ones to contact him so far (since the quiet period ended). Plans to visit Cincinnati and Purdue soon. Has over 20 offers and plans to camp at close to 10 different schools.

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6/30

From O&B News...isnt' sure who all of his newest offers are from but says he knows Michigan has offered. Will wait until after officials to pick a school. Has a trip planned with his coach in July which includes stops at NC State and Illinois.

This kid knows so little about his own recruitment...

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Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati High School Sports | Cincinnati.Com

'Tank' still up in air
Posted by TomGroeschen at 8/11/2008 12:00 PM EDT on Cincinnati.com

Taft football DE Cornelius "Tank" Carradine is the top remaining uncommitted Cincinnati senior on the Rivals.com football board. Carradine (6-5, 205) has not begun to narrow his choices, Taft coach Mike Martin said today.

"He's getting calls from almost all the Big Ten and Big East schools, all the MAC schools," Martin said. "N.C. State, Nebraska ... they're all still calling," Martin said.

Carradine is rated the No. 19 senior overall in Ohio by Rivals.com. He is the No. 4-rated local player by Rivals.com behind Middletown DB Deejay Hunter (Tennessee commit), Sycamore RB Bud Golden (Illinois) and Winton Woods DB Chris Williams (Cincinnati).

Rivals lists Carradine's offers as Cincinnati, Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Pitt, Wisconsin and Miami (O). From the looks of it, don't expect a commitment soon as Carradine weighs where he wants to visit.

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8/27

From TheWolverine...is trying to figure out his officials and will choose his school based on those visits. Says he is sure he will visit UM and talks about his personal and team goals for this season.