Corey Linsley

Linsley isn't easy to move off the ball, which isn't surprising considering he was also a shot-putter for his high school in Youngstown, Ohio, where he also played basketball. One of the strongest players on the Buckeyes, Linsley benches over 500 pounds and is extremely durable, starting 26 consecutive games over the past two seasons. He isn't an exceptional athlete, but Linsley is an experienced pivot who boast strength and good quickness and awareness to be an effective blocker into the second level.

average size and length with little growth potential. too patient at times and is susceptible to explosive inside rushers. doesn't always play urgent and will be surprised at times at the snap.

Lacks natural explosion and needs to improve his set-up quickness. Strong, but won't overpower defenders and needs to better control blocks once engaged.

good tenacity through the whistle and looks to eliminate his target. veteran presence with versatile experience at guard and tackle. tough and durable, playing through pain - started every game the past two seasons (26 straight starts) for one of the top offenses in the country.

WEAKNESSES

strengths

Good foot quickness with natural athletic traits to work well on the move. Stays light in pass protection to slide back and forth with a quick recovery step.

mobile and does a nice job at the second level with an accurate sense of his surroundings. always keeps his head on a swivel after the snap with good awareness to pick up blitzers and slide with extra rushers.

Good core strength to hold his ground, not an easy guy to move from his spot - absorbs contact well and uses his hands well to combat rushers. Good initial movement at the point of attack with quick limbs and momentum to surge into defenders. Quick hips and base to gain correct body positioning, keeping his butt low and knees bent to play with leverage.

Corey, an economics major at Ohio State, was a team captain for coach D.J. Ogilivie's Boradman H.S. team as a senior

he was named all-Federal League, all Northeast Ohio and was a second team all-Ohio selection

a Big 33 team member

was a fine shot putter in track and field, winning a regional championship and medaling at the state meet

also played basketball and even played the trumpet in the band for a while.

Corey is the son of Laurie and James Linsley.