'16 NC CB Marquill Osborne (UT commit 9/6/14)

[C-town Vol]

Just figured it out...his dad was a legacy...odd that him and Wharton both transferred when they were both glue guys to their class and legacies. Azzani must be a pain for some of these guys to deal with.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Just figured it out...his dad was a legacy...odd that him and Wharton both transferred when they were both glue guys to their class and legacies. Azzani must be a pain for some of these guys to deal with.

Jenkins wasn't a glue guy. He was another legacy that Dooley ignored. Butch flipped him from Clemson.

 

[butchna]

Man I am drawing a complete blank...who is this Jenkins you guys are talking about that couldn't beat out Pig and transferred???

Ryan Jenkins? Son of former Vol...Lee Jenkins? Butch's first Tennessee class?

 

[BigorangeBoy]

Ryan Jenkins? Son of former Vol...Lee Jenkins? Butch's first Tennessee class?

Yes

 

[BigorangeBoy]

He is a Clemson legacy if I remember correctly.

Correct, his dad was a very good RB at Clemson

 

[ShowSomePride]

If I remember correctly, Jenkins was top 100 on espn.

 

[teammarquill]

Hough at North Meck Hough at North Meck - WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC

 

[drylo]

Correct, his dad was a very good RB at Clemson

Huh? His dad played at UT. His brother played at Clemson.

 

[kamoshika]

Not many Under Armour All-Americans have a Super Bowl-winning coach show up for their jersey presentation, but there was Joe Gibbs on Tuesday at William Amos Hough High in Cornelius, N.C.

The Washington Redskins legend was there to see Marquill Osborne honored. Osborne, a Tennessee commit at cornerback, also plays wide receiver for Hough.
Marquill Osborne receives Under Armour All-America jersey with help from a Super Bowl legend | USA Today High School Sports | USA Today High School Sports

 

[A-RodWiLks]

That's awesome...cannot wait to watch this guy defend the checkerboards

 

[butchna]

Could start next year if he EEs...depending on the Jamarcus King recruitment.

 

[The Breakerboy]

I think he's going to be good but if Sutton leaves I think Abernathy takes that spot. He looks good and is a bigger CB.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

I think he's going to be good but if Sutton leaves I think Abernathy takes that spot. He looks good and is a bigger CB.

I think they're growing Abernathy for the nickel.

JaMarcus King (JUCO) looks like he's being recruited as the replacement to Sutton.

 

[The Breakerboy]

I think they're growing Abernathy for the nickel.

JaMarcus King (JUCO) looks like he's being recruited as the replacement to Sutton.

I think if Gaulden stays healthy they'll bump him outside. If he can cover inside he can cover outside. Nickel is much harder coverage wise.

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

OVERALL TRAITS
Size-Strength-Speed
Leaner frame but has some length to it and range to cover ground. Will benefit from added strength and size but shows he is effective in tight coverage is wiry strong. Plays and pursues fast and shows good top-end speed.

Instincts/Recognition
One of the more instinctive corners in this class. Really understands leverage and how to position himself to make plays in coverage. Shows good instincts around the ball and recognition skills in both man and zone coverage. Has the ability to read receivers and feel routes develop in man and is equally adept at reading the QB in zone schemes.

Coverage Skills
Does a very good job mirroring receivers in and out of their breaks and decreasing separation. Recovers quick with inside positioning. Will get high in his pedal which hinders a clean transition at times but he's sharp out of his cuts with very good burst on the ball. Has great feet but perhaps even better anticipation skills of routes and consistently times his break to arrive with the ball. If he doesn't undercut routes he limits RAC and will uncoil a pop on contact.

Run Support
Comes up on the perimeter run support and is active on the ball. However, not yet a physical presence in run support and looks more for the low cut tackle than the secure wrap up and drive through.

Bottom Line
Osborne is a savvy corner with terrific feet and instincts. Lacks elite speed but is athletic and can recover. Potentially an under the radar national prospect.

Underclassman Eval
STRENGTHS: Osborne displays smooth transitional skills and top level athleticism. Is able to flip hips and accelerate to top speed once turned to run with receiver. Has above average height and size with the ability to be productive in going up for the football and gaining position to attack with good leaping ability. Plays with good strength in man coverage with the ability to play physical and not allow much separation by receiver. ...
AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: Adding size will enhance his value and consistency as a tackler although is very willing in this area. Continuing to improve his diagnostic skills will increase his ability to get a break on the football and maintain strong positioning; relies at times on natural skills. ...
BOTTOM LINE: Osborne is an athletic player who looks to have his best football ahead of him. Does a lot of things well, which enhances his value as a perimeter player. With improved physical development, he could develop into sought-after prospect.

-ESPN Scouting Report

 

[Wickman]

Could develop into a sought after prospect? He's one of the best CB's in the country

 

[NochNoch]

Could develop into a sought after prospect? He's one of the best CB's in the country

Just read their critique of Bituli:

BOTTOM LINE: Bituli is a big, athletic player who has the ability to be a physical presence in the run game at the next level. With his athleticism, he should be able to move to another position if asked to. Possible linebacker candidate.

 

[Wickman]

Just read their critique of Bituli:

Lol. ESPN is a joke at scouting.

Appreciate the info regardless, OP :hi:

 

[Atzar]

Could develop into a sought after prospect? He's one of the best CB's in the country

I think that particular line was written when he was still an underclassman.

 

[highspeed]

Just read their critique of Bituli:

That's from an old write-up where they were evaluating him as a RB.

 

[sanddune50]

Per Hubbs

Marquill Osborne is also a possibility but his plans weren't finalized as of late Thursday night. Ohio State continues to try and sway Osborne, but as of now he still maintains he is still strongly committed to Tennessee.

 

[NapTownVol9]

Fluck off Urbz

 

[teammarquill]

Hough's Defense stops a potential game winning 2-point conversion by Vance in OT (TWCSC Carolinas) - YouTube

 

[teammarquill]

Hough's Defense stops a potential game winning 2-point conversion by Vance in OT (TWCSC Carolinas) - YouTube

 

[423Volfan]

Hough's Defense stops a potential game winning 2-point conversion by Vance in OT (TWCSC Carolinas) - YouTube

That was as clutch of a tackle as you will ever see! My favorite recruit in this class.