'08 TX OL J.B. Shugarts (Ohio State Signee)

[osugrad21]

'08 TX OL J.B. Shugarts



Offensive tackle
Klein (TX) Klein

Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 290 pounds
40-yard dash: 5.12 seconds
Shuttle time: 4.74 seconds
Bench reps: 25
Academics: 3.6 GPA, 20 ACT, early graduation

As of July 1, 2007, Rivals ranked J.B. as a four-star prospect, the #13 offensive tackle in the nation, the #13 overall prospect in Texas, and the #85 overall prospect in the nation.

As of July 1, 2007, Scout ranked J.B. as a five-star prospect, the #6 offensive tackle in the nation, and the #37 overall prospect in the nation.

Shugarts attends the same high school mas former Ohio State star cornerback Ashton Youboty.

Film Reviews from BuckeyePlanet:

Originally Posted by osugrad21

My Take: The first thing I had to remember is that this is a sophomore film. JB has great feet and is very agile. He has a frame that still has room to grow. He will need to work on overall strength and punch/arm extension. Good looking prospect to watch. BuckeyePlanet - 06/12/06

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Nothing new...J.B. shows excellent leverage and a polished technique in terms of placement and footwork. He dominates with limited activity so that leads me to believe that the upside is tremendous. BuckeyePlanet - 10/31/06

Originally Posted by wadc45

Physically impressive at 6-foot-7 but tends to play a bit high. Great motor and always keeps his feet active, often finishing blocks all the way until he is laying on top of the defender. Nice first step on run plays, often engaging the defensive player before they have a chance to put a move on. Probably needs a little work on his pass blocking but all the tools are there. Looks like a younger Kirk Barton. BuckeyePlanet - 11/07/06

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Nothing more needs to be said...the kid is a freakish athlete and has a nasty streak to go with it. BuckeyePlanet - 01/16/07

Originally Posted by wadc45

Film of J.B. playing tight end...the athleticism and leverage he can get are obvious. Blocks well in space. Overextends at times, but has a great motor and keeps his feet very quick and active for such a big guy. Does a great job of using the defenders own momentum against him...seals off to the inside very well. BuckeyePlanet - 01/19/07

Rivals - 04/24/07

J.B. committed to Ohio State over Texas A+M, Oklahoma, Florida, and LSU. Shugarts plans to graduate high school early, and enrolling at Ohio State in January of 2008.

Scout - 04/24/07

In-depth article by Greg Powers and Bob Lichtenfels about J.B.'s commitment to Ohio State. The title of the article says it all - "Buckeye For Life".

BuckeyePlanet Discussion

[Sette]

I wish we could have got this guy.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Sette

I wish we could have got this guy.

Michigan always seems to get their share of solid OL prospects...you'll be fine.

[Bernini]

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7/22

By Greg Powers...J.B.'s father says J.B. was at LSU to support a teammate and remains committed to OSU and anything said to the contrary is incorrect.

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8/23

Talks about practice and the upcoming season (named a captain). Talks about talking to other commits and blows off the LSU rumors.

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9/7

From the OSU site...going to the LSU/VT game this weekend in Baton Rouge but says he is 100% committed to OSU.

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1/8

Talks about his whirlwind of a week...all-star practices, flying back for finals exams, Army bowl game, starting classes at OSU. Talks about the possibility of long snapping at OSU as well.