The nation's No. 1 class got stronger Monday when ESPN 300 wide receivers Trevon Grimes and Tyjon Lindsey committed to Ohio State. How will these unique pass catchers impact the Buckeyes' offense?
What they bring: These are two completely different types of receivers. Grimes possesses all the physical attributes you would like in today's wide receiver: size, strength, speed and playmaking ability. He is an imposing figure who's quick and fast for his size but generally builds to top speed. He is a player who's physically capable of taking over a game, and he makes plays in all three levels of the passing game. What really stands out about Grimes is his ability to make plays on the jump ball, balls thrown in traffic and adjustments to poorly thrown balls.
With Lindsey, he may be short in stature (5-foot-9), but he is also a jet. This is a lean and flexible slot player who lacks strength as a weapon but possesses excellent overall movement, skills and fluidity. He Can flat out run with very nice top-end speed. He's the type of player who will make you overlook his size deficiencies because of skill alone.
How they fit: Grimes belongs on the outside, and Lindsey belongs in the inside as well as a utility weapon to be used on screens, jets sweeps etc. Grimes is a mismatch downfield and is in the mold of current Buckeye receiver Michael Thomas. There will be a lot of new faces in the rotation for Ohio State at wide receiver this fall with both youth and upperclassman including Noah Brown and Torrence Gibson. By the time these two arrive on campus this position will be really deep, and the competition will be fierce.
Reminds us of: Grimes -- Mike Williams, Clemson. Size, speed and strength on the outside give these two huge advantages in the vertical passing game.
Lindsey -- Charles Nelson, Oregon. Yes, we realize that Nelson plays on defense, but given the difficulty in finding comparisons to players of that size, Nelson and Lindsey are a match, particularly in terms of speed.
How the class is shaping up: The Buckeyes are a lock for an impressive eighth straight top-10 class, with No. 1 looking like a real possibility. A quartet of ESPN 300 defensive backs headline the class with Shaun Wade, Amir Riep, Marcus Williamson and safety Isaiah Pryor. There are two quarterbacks in the fold, including ESPN 300 Tate Martell, a former Washington and Texas A&M verbal at different points during the process. ESPN 300 defensive tackles Haskell Garrett and Jerron Cage fill needs. ESPN 300 defensive end Chase Young possesses a very high ceiling as an edge-rusher. Two running backs are in the fold, including ESPN 300 J.K. Dobbins. ESPN 300 offensive linemen Josh Myers, Wyatt Davis and Jake Moretti could play tackle or guard in Columbus.