Quarterback Terrelle Pryor, Class of 2008
What VanHaaren said
“Pryor was the fourth-ranked prospect overall and was a legitimate basketball recruit as well. He was a dual-threat quarterback, and at 6-foot-6, 227 pounds, he was highly sought-after, to say the least.”
“Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and West Virginia were all in the mix, and Pryor’s recruitment was closely watched down to the wire. He dragged out his decision beyond signing day and into March, when he ultimately chose Ohio State in a much-anticipated announcement. Pryor was hyped as a game-changing quarterback, and some still believe he could’ve changed Rich Rodriguez’s tenure at Michigan had he chosen the Wolverines.”
“Pryor was 31-4 as a starter for Ohio State and passed for 6,177 yards while rushing for 2,164 yards. He was suspended for the first five games of his final season after accepting improper benefits and decided to forgo that final season to enter the NFL supplemental draft.”
It’s a shame we didn’t get to see Pryor reach the full potential of what many thought he would be. His ability to throw the ball was never a strong suit, but he was big, athletic, and fast. He was a game-changer on the ground and many thought Ohio State would win a national title with him under center.
It didn’t happen, but his recruitment was a hotly followed one with a lot of buzz and hype for sure.
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