| Eugene
Clifford
Scout.com Headlines: |
Tressel Looks Forward To 2008
The Ohio State head coach is preparing for another season as the preseason conference favorite.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Jul 24, 2008 |
Outlook Remains Uncertain For OSU DB Trio 
Three Ohio State defensive backs are still with the team but might not be when the season starts.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Apr 12, 2008 |
Safety Depth Not A Concern To Haynes
Buckeye coach likes what he has in improving O'Neal, Clifford and the rest.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Apr 10, 2008 |
One Small Move For Secondary
Much of the same is on tap for Ohio State's secondary this season, but there is at least one change.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Apr 8, 2008 |
Under The Microscope: Defense/Special Teams
BuckeyeSports.com looks at the biggest questions and players to watch this spring.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Mar 21, 2008 |
Ohio State: The Latest
Jim Tressel discusses the latest on the team as OSU gets ready to head to New Orleans.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Dec 29, 2007 |
Notebook: Amos, Patterson And More
A few injury updates, the emergence of Eugene Clifford and a pair of firsts.
-by BuckeyeSports.com
Aug 30, 2007 |
Freshman Photo Gallery
A look at the incoming Ohio State Buckeyes
-by Scout.com
Aug 10, 2007 |
Breaking Down The Buckeyes
Class overview by Greg Powers, Bob Lichtenfels, and Bill Greene
-by Scout.com
Feb 8, 2007 |
Future Buckeye: Eugene Clifford
Eugene Clifford was excited to be signing with the Buckeyes on NLOID.
-by Scout.com
Feb 7, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 190
40: 4.45
| Date of Birth: |
01/29/1988 |
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| 2007 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: S |
Pos Rank: #2 |
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 Anticipation |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Backpedal Quickness |
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| Clifford is a very good athlete that could play either safety position because he can support the run so well and he plays the pass even better. He has terrific instincts and anticipation, especially in playing against the pass. Clifford is a thief in the alley and has a good break on the ball. He is also good in the air and is not afraid to deliver a blow, whether it's to a receiver in the open field or a running back in the hole. |
| Biography: |
As a junior, Clifford racked up an astonishing 147 tackles and six interceptions while on the way to garnering second team All State honors; he benches 300 pounds, squats 500 and has a 33-inch vertical jump.
An elite safety prospect. Will likely be one of the top five overall prospects in Ohio and possibly the top DB prospect in a strong year for talent and a very strong year for defensive backs in the state. Also gets some looks as a receiver in Colerain's option offense. He also plays basketball and averages 12 points per game, but plans to focus on football in college.
He reports a 2.6 core GPA and said he is still waiting for his test score. He will retake the test in October.
Clifford: "I get to the ball fast and tackle well. I'm physical and am a ball hog. I just go hard all the time. I want to improve my overall speed and footwork. I'd like to be a step ahead of the man I'm defending all the time."
Coaches Comment: "I think the thing that makes Eugene a little bit different is he has tremendous closing speed on the ball and the ball carrier. He has great innate speed if you timed him in the 40. But watching him close on the ball carrier and the ball is what makes him a little bit more special and different. I think he will be one of the best players in the country. He's got many options, but I imagine he'll stay close to home and his mom and his
dad." Colerain Head Coach Kerry Coombs
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