Bennett Christian already has the blocking experience and size to potentially make a quick move up Ohio State’s tight end depth chart, and he’s motivated to try to take advantage.
If you’re looking for a sleeper in Ohio State’s class of 2022 who could make an immediate impact as a freshman, Bennett Christian might be the answer.in the class, Christian hasn’t gotten as much hype as most of the Buckeyes’ other incoming freshmen. He’s one of only two three-star recruits in the class, and as a tight end, he plays a position that doesn’t always get a lot of glory at Ohio State.
“Looking back on it, it’s helped me more than anything, playing in that offense and learning how to become a really good blocker already, especially at a place like Ohio State where that’s where we do most of the time at the position,” Christian said. “So I’m very blessed to be able to already have that skill set ready.”
Another thing that’s helped Christian prepare for Ohio State was playing in one of the most competitive high school football regions in the country. A native of Acworth, Georgia, Christian hails from the same county that produced former Ohio State stars Justin Fields – Harrison, Fields’ alma mater, is actually Allatoona’s rival – and Trey Sermon.
“Really I’ve just been doing whatever I was limited to doing,” Christian said. “So I’ve been doing a lot of upper body, just getting mentally prepared. Wilson always told me, ‘Get better at the things that you can.’ So whether it’s just hand-eye coordination, throwing a ball off the wall, or studying game tape. Everything I’ve been able to study, I’ve just been getting the mental part down.”
“This is a big, good-looking tight end,” Day said after the Buckeyes signed Christian in December. “Where a lot of guys come in a little undersized, like 215, 220 and you gotta really grow them into the position, he’s already kind of there. He’s gonna have to put on some more weight as he goes. But now it’s just gonna be about learning our offense and learning the techniques with Coach Wilson, and then we’ll get him into this thing. But it’ll be quick. I think he’s gonna assimilate quick.
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