Ohio State Recruiting: Tate Martell, top dual-threat QB commits to Buckeyes
The No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the nation committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes with Tate Martell committing while on a visit on Sunday.
Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes have landed their man. Late Sunday night, four-star quarterback Tate Martell (Bishop Gorman. Las Vegas, NV.) committed to the Buckeyes.
Martell is the No. 33 overall player, No. 1 dual-threat quarterback, and No. 1 prospect in Nevada per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
In the 2015 campaign, he passed for 2,608 yards, 32 touchdowns and six interceptions. On the ground, he also proved to be an effective threat, rushing for 604 yards and nine touchdowns.
He decommitted from Texas A&M in early May, and many thought that he would take his time to go through the recruiting process. However, that was not the case as it appears he made up his mind rather quickly given the timeframe.
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The Buckeyes’ 2017 class is truly the cream of the crop. With five-star offensive tackle commit Josh Myers leading the charge, Meyer’s ’17 troop is ranked No. 1 nationally per the 247Sports Team Rankings.
As soon as the ball is snapped, Martell can either take off and run with it or throw a bullet pass with his arm. Watching his film I was amazed at his running ability for a quarterback. He does not hesitate.
His quick decision-making allows him to either get to the outside quickly on a running play or set his feet and make a proper read to his receiver.
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Meyer has shown that he can snag big-time prospects with ease, and he did so Sunday. This is a tremendous get for a program that looks to stay at an elite level.