'08 OH DL Dawawn Whitner (Official Offer)

osugrad21 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2007, 11:51 AM

Defensive tackle
Cleveland Glenville

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 248 lbs
2006 stats: 67 tackles, 4 sacks

Dawaun is the younger brother of former Ohio State star strong safety Donte Whitner (now with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL).

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OSUBucks22 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 11:03 AM

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7/10

Video of Dawaun in action.

MSUsportz1 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 01:27 PM

67 tackles for a DT!? Thats is pretty good for a high school player, you dont even really see that in college, or the NFL. Is he an OSU lean because of family ties?

OSUBucks22 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MSUsportz1

67 tackles for a DT!? Thats is pretty good for a high school player, you dont even really see that in college, or the NFL. Is he an OSU lean because of family ties?

With an offer he would be, but he isn't likely to see one until late, if at all...

MSUsportz1 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 01:47 PM

I'm suprised, seems like good talent. And for what his brother did at OSU, I would almost think Donte' would get them to offer his brother.

OSUBucks22 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MSUsportz1

I'm suprised, seems like good talent. And for what his brother did at OSU, I would almost think Donte' would get them to offer his brother.

I think with the smaller class size we will have, it's hurting him that he isn't DT size yet... If he was, he may have his offer...

MSUsportz1 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 03:37 PM

Yeah, 248 for a DT is very small, especialy in the Big Ten where he would be going up against 310+ offensive lineman. Any chance he could move to DE?

OSUBucks22 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MSUsportz1

Yeah, 248 for a DT is very small, especialy in the Big Ten where he would be going up against 310+ offensive lineman. Any chance he could move to DE?

Not sure he's got long enough arms to engage on the outside... He'd have to be a bull-rusher...

MSUsportz1 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 04:01 PM

Man, this kid just cannot win... I think if he does get an offer to a Big Ten school, he will gain enough weight tobe a factor. I fo one would want him at MSU...

OSUBucks22 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MSUsportz1

Man, this kid just cannot win... I think if he does get an offer to a Big Ten school, he will gain enough weight tobe a factor. I fo one would want him at MSU...

I think he will gain the weight as well... I just think with our limited scholarships (and the lack of depth on our D-Line) we are just looking for someone who will be ready to contribute quicker than Dawaun...

MSUsportz1 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 11:01 PM

Well, thats fine with me... We could use him here at MSU.

gophergary · #12 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 12:57 AM

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Lists Illinois as his favorite. Intends to take officials to Illinois, Michigan State, Minnesota, Maryland, and West Virginia.

MSUsportz1 · #13 (**permalink**) 07-13-2007, 09:25 AM

if he is taking another visit to Illinois, I think they will get him. What visit is he taking last? Usually that bodes weel for that team...

wadc45 · #14 (**permalink**) 08-24-2007, 09:25 AM

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8/24

From O&B News...talks about opening his season against Warren (IN) Central. Favors Illinois (offer) and Ohio State (no offer) and talks about how each schools stands.