Nick Vannett

Vannett is a former four-star recruit from Westerville (Ohio) and signed with Ohio State over Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Stanford and Tennessee in the Class of 2011. He redshirted in 2011. Over the next three seasons, Vannett played in 40 games, starting three times. He caught 36 passes for 423 yards and scored six touchdowns during that stretch and hauled in a touchdown against Oregon in the 2014 national title game. Vannett started every game in 2015 and said he set out to improve his blocking. He caught 19 passes for 162 yards, but failed to find the end zone.

weaknessness

Not used all that much in the Ohio State passing game, so you really see a limited version of what he can do as a receiver. It may take him some time to acclimate to an NFL offense and the intricacies of the playbook.

no much shake at the top of routes to create separation.

IN OUR VIEW

good run blocker, whether in space or in tight quarters. has good feet and plays with leverage. while he's not overwhelming at the point of attack, he can stay in front of defenders and be very effective in blocking for his teammates.

Can be an asset in the passing game. Runs well and can create separation, and has displayed strong hands and focus to finish contested catches.

strengths

Good all-around prospect who essentially got lost amongst all the talent that Urban Myer collected in Columbus. You can line him up in-line, in the slot or make him an H-back.

vannett showed he can be an every-down viable tight end where you can virtually line him up anywhere to help out an offense. he certainly is more than solid in the run game and helping to open up some holes. when given opportunities, vannett caught the ball well.

While this isn't a deep tight end draft class, Vannett could separate himself as the top senior prospect at the position and worthy mid-round pick.

Vannett earned all-Ohio recognition as a senior for coach John Magistro at Westerville Central H.S.

also earned all-metro, all-OCC and all-district honors

made 47 catches for 606 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior

was named to the Offense-Defense Bowl, Ohio North-South Classic and Big 33 games

also a basketball letterman.

The son of Carol and Jim Vannett.

2015

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
19.0	8.5	0.0	26.0	162.0