The Future Looks Bright For Ryan Shazier

English: Script Ohio, with the "i" dotted by Jack Nicklaus on October 28, 2006. Photo taken by Int3gr4te. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ryan Shazier's cornerback build was the subject of debate for long after he joined the Ohio State Football as a linebacker. 

Although he started attracting attention while at Columbus, many Ohio State football fans could not imagine how his small stature could survive in the National Football League. May people wondered if he would still be able to maintain his speed and power after gaining a few pounds. Even Shazier himself could not tell if the additional weight would be anything but "sloppy weight".

During the last NFL scouting combine, these issues became real.

The scouts were impressed by the extra 15 pounds that he has gained bringing his weight to 237 pounds. His workouts were also remarkable. 

Although he could not run the 40 yard dash due to a strained hamstring, he gave an astounding 42 inch leap. He also went ahead to offer the second best linebacker score in the agility drill and bench presses that matched the combine averages for the previous ten years. 

At the moment, Ryan Shazier appears comfortable and strong. He has been in training at the Bradenton in Florida with former Ohio State University tackle Jack Mewhort. 

He is hopeful of gaining a few extra pounds but is not willing to compromise his speed for the weight. He went to indicate that he has great admiration for Lavonte David, a Tampa Bay linebacker who is of the same small size as him. 


He is not bothered by choosing to bypass a senior year last season. Having received 134 tackles in the previous season, Ryan Shazier is lucky to have come out without any serious injuries. With his abilities, Mr. Shazier is indeed destined for greatness as plays in a league filled with the world's finest players.