Ohioan names two favorites
Junior to Watch: Mike DeLuca
School: Chardon (Ohio) Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
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Position: Offensive and defensive tackle
Size and speed: DeLuca is 6-foot-4 and 270 pounds. He has been timed at 5.0 in the 40-yard dash.
Statistics: DeLuca has been a varsity starter since his freshman season when he played defensive end. During his junior season he started at tackle on both sides of the ball. DeLuca has a 2.8 GPA.
Favorite Schools: Ohio State and Michigan
Skinny: DeLuca is a fine athlete who could play on either side of the line in college. He was honored at the Touchdown Club of Columbus Blue-Chip Banquet as one of the top seniors to be in the state of Ohio.
"I've visited Michigan, Ohio State, and Pitt," DeLuca said. "I went to spring practices at Ohio State and Michigan, and Pitt's junior day."
"It's probably between Michigan and Ohio State for the lead. But I'm looking at Pitt and Miami of Florida too."
"Pitt and Toledo have offered me."
"A lot of coaches have been to my school. Michigan has, Ohio State has, Pitt, Miami, Bowling Green, a lot of them have been out."