Sitting Down With 2012 Offensive Lineman Commit Jacoby Boren

The third Boren to come to OSU

Our coverage of the recruiting front continue with another interview.

This time Jacoby Boren, a 3-star offensive guard, answers our questions. Boren is the youngest of the Boren brothers, with former Ohio State offensive lineman Justin Boren and current OSU fullback Zach Boren.

Jacoby committed to Ohio State well before Jim Tressel was forced to resign (December 4th to be exact), but has stayed true to his commitment to the Buckeyes. Now with a class that is depleted in offensive line recruits, Urban Meyer has made it a priority to try and land top offensive linemen across the country. Keeping Boren is just as important, and Meyer proved it by calling Boren up recently.

We talked with Jacoby on Wednesday night to get his thoughts and feelings on Ohio State and his recruitment overall.

Jacoby Boren Completes Trio Of Borens

Will join his brothers at Ohio State

Jacoby Boren has committed to Ohio State. This was expected, but still a very good addition to the 2012 class. Jacoby is smaller than Justin, but still stands at 6'3'', 275 lbs. He will most likely be playing guard or center for the Scarlet and Gray.

Boren is a 3 star recruit (according to Scout.com), and if he is anything like his brother, he can one day lead the OSU line to good solid efforts. Boren becomes the fifth member of the 2012 class and the second offensive lineman in the group.


His best position is likely center, but with Brian Bobek committed to play there in the 2011 class, where does he fit? If Boren or Bobek can slide over to guard, the Bucks will have versatile and mobile players at both positions.


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