'08 FL DL Ben Jones (Miami Verbal)

wadc45 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 02:15 PM

Miami (FL) Northwestern

Ht: 6-foot-6
Wt: 270 lbs
Forty: 4.7 secs
Bench max: 320 pounds
Squat max: 485 pounds
Vertical: 27 inches

Rated the #33 DT in the country by Scout.
Rated the #24 SDE in the country by Rivals.
Rated the #41 player in Florida by Rivals.

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Originally Posted by Scout Bio

A talented defensive line prospect, Jones had 60 tackles and 10 sacks as a sophomore at Miami Springs High. He transferred to Northwestern as a junior but missed the entire season due to a dislocated knee.

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7/24

From the Clemson site...talks about his interest in Clemson, Miami, LSU and Ohio State (offers from all but Clemson) and says he favors the latter three.

RP Discussion Links: Miami, LSU, Clemson, Ohio State, BuckeyePlanet

osugrad21 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-29-2007, 12:19 PM

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Benjamin says he is focusing on his season now, will announce late in the process, will visit tOSU with his final official, and has a top three of tOSU, Miami, and LSU.

stxbuck · #3 (**permalink**) 07-29-2007, 08:05 PM

I was thinking the Buckeyes might have a shot until I saw he attends Northwestern-they already have 4 verbals for the Canes this year!

wadc45 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2007, 08:47 AM

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8/1

From CaneSport...talks about how several of his teammates being committed to Miami could impact his decision. Miami leads but LSU and OSU are just behind.

osugrad21 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 12:46 PM

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Ben lists a top 3 of Miami, LSU, and tOSU.

osugrad21 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-20-2007, 07:19 AM

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Benjamin says he still has a top three of Miami, tOSU, and LSU, but Clemson and Auburn are in constant contact. Miami is now recruiting him for OL.

wadc45 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007, 09:02 AM

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9/26

From CaneSport...talks about being at the Miami/A&M game. Plans to make officials to Ohio State, LSU, Ole Miss, Clemson and Auburn (not visiting Miami officially since he has been there so many times).

wadc45 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-29-2007, 08:33 AM

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10/29

From the OSU site...Ben talks about Northwestern's season and says he is starting to hear more talk from college about possibly playing on the offensive side of the ball. Same favorites.

HotMic · #9 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 05:09 PM

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11/6

By M. Bakas. Jones talks about some of the players he has faced this season, and how he stacked up against them. He will set up visits to Clemson, LSU, Ohio State, Miami, and "probably" Auburn. He says that everyone is even at this point.

wadc45 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 09:36 AM

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11/7

From CaneSport...says he pretty much knows where he wants to go but is not giving out any hints. Lists the same potential visit destinations.

Miami-bound unless one of these visits just absolutely overwhelms him...

osugrad21 · #11 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 03:54 PM

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Ben says he wants to visit Ohio State, LSU, Clemson and Miami. However, he has not heard from the Buckeyes in weeks.

wadc45 · #12 (**permalink**) 11-13-2007, 09:13 AM

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11/13

From CaneSport...states once again he will visit Miami, Ohio State, LSU, Clemson and possibly Auburn. Talks about being at Miami's loss to UVA.

osugrad21 · #13 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 08:30 AM

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Ben will definitely visit Clemson and LSU in January. He is also hearing from tOSU, Miami, and Tennessee.

Needs to work on that test score to qualify...

osugrad21 · #14 (**permalink**) 12-18-2007, 08:22 AM

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Ben has set up visits with Clemson and LSU in January and is planning trips to tOSU, Tennessee, and either Miami, South Florida or Auburn. He says Miami, LSU and Ohio State are tied for the lead.