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The Buckeyes' transfer portal class this year was note-worthy, filled with veteran experience and players intended to meet an immediate need. But amidst the hullabaloo, they also made a quieter addition, snagging cornerback Dominick Kelly from Georgia.
Don't be fooled by the lack of buzz: While Kelly might not have the same proven production as his peers, he's no less intriguing. In fact, if his upside ends up being as high as it looks, Kelly could very well end up being the biggest steal in this year's portal class, becoming an enormous impact player for Ohio State in the long run.
As far as experience goes, Kelly has relatively little at the collegiate level. He appeared in 10 games for the Bulldogs last season as a reserve cornerback, logging three tackles and three pass breakups while allowing three catches for 73 yards and a touchdown.
It might not seem like much, but the fact that Kelly has any experience at all speaks to his potential. Elite programs like Georgia aren't in the habit of handing snaps to freshmen cornerbacks, so his 61 defensive snaps (according to Pro Football Focus) indicate the trust Kirby Smart and his staff had in Kelly.
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The Buckeyes' transfer portal class this year was note-worthy, filled with veteran experience and players intended to meet an immediate need. But amidst the hullabaloo, they also made a quieter addition, snagging cornerback Dominick Kelly from Georgia.
Don't be fooled by the lack of buzz: While Kelly might not have the same proven production as his peers, he's no less intriguing. In fact, if his upside ends up being as high as it looks, Kelly could very well end up being the biggest steal in this year's portal class, becoming an enormous impact player for Ohio State in the long run.
As far as experience goes, Kelly has relatively little at the collegiate level. He appeared in 10 games for the Bulldogs last season as a reserve cornerback, logging three tackles and three pass breakups while allowing three catches for 73 yards and a touchdown.
It might not seem like much, but the fact that Kelly has any experience at all speaks to his potential. Elite programs like Georgia aren't in the habit of handing snaps to freshmen cornerbacks, so his 61 defensive snaps (according to Pro Football Focus) indicate the trust Kirby Smart and his staff had in Kelly.
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