WR Michael Thomas "Commits" To Ohio State

Dude's got hops

According to Bucknuts, Michael Thomas, a 6'4'', 203 lb wide receiver has committed (Ed. Note: Sounds like Thomas hasn't officially committed, but it HAS been said that his mind is made up, and that it's "just a formality") to Ohio State as a part of the class of 2012. He was originally a part of the 2011 class, but due to poor academics, Thomas chose to go to Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA) to help out his grades, and show more of his talent on the field. Ironically enough, Cardale Jones is currently at Fork Union for the same exact reason. Jones came into this class as a nice combo with Braxton Miller, but with the QB situation playing out like it has, Jones next season could be the #2 guy behind Miller.

The nephew of NFL star Keyshawn Johnson originally visited Ohio State back in the summer of this year, and will be taking an official visit to Ohio State on October 29th, when the Buckeyes host the Badgers of Wisconsin. This is a huge get for Ohio State's recruiting staff, as the wide receivers are thin, and very young and inexperienced.

Coming in next year, Thomas could have a chance to play right away, and I'm sure that appeals to his nature. Thomas has fantastic hands, and a very strong route runner. He has very good awareness, and is good at catching the ball at its highest point while catching in traffic as well. While he doesn't have break-neck speed, Thomas does have some above-average speed, and can still get around most corners or safeties, and his hands make up for what his feet can't do.