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T.J. Downing Scout.com Headlines:
Downing Moving On
Ohio State offensive guard T. J. Downing had the finest season of his career in 2006.
-by Scout.com Mar 7, 2007
OSU Offense Not Taking NIU Lightly
Buckeyes could have explosive offense; Huskies return just four starters on defense
-by BuckeyeSports.com Sep 1, 2006
Downing Wants To Be Leader On Offensive Line
Fifth-year senior talks about rigors of camp, potential of the offense and much more.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Aug 13, 2006
O-Line Revs Up For Hoot n' Holler
Buckeyes have spirited first day of full contact spring practice
-by BuckeyeSports.com Apr 1, 2006
Downing Talks At Signing Appearance
Senior-to-be expected to be a leader on the offensive line
-by BuckeyeSports.com Feb 20, 2006
Hartline, Downing Check Out Alma Mater
Buckeye WR Brian Hartline and OL T.J. Downing return to Canton to check out GlenOak during bye week
-by BuckeyeSports.com Oct 3, 2005
Downing Locks Down Starting Spot
Junior guard's father played at Michigan, but Downing happy at OSU.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Aug 13, 2005
Quotebook - Zwick, Barton, Schafer, Downing
Quotes from after today's scrimmage
-by BuckeyeSports.com Aug 21, 2004
Quotebook: Antonio Pittman, Ted Ginn, T.J. Downing
Part two of Photo Day quotebook
-by BuckeyeSports.com Aug 11, 2004
Player Spotlight - T.J. Downing

-by BuckeyeSports.com Jan 7, 2002

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T.J. Downing
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 305
Position: OL
Date of Birth: 03/06/1984
Class: RS - Senior
High School: GlenOak HS
(Canton, OH)
College: Ohio State

2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list):
Pos: OG Pos Rank: #16 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Intelligence
 Intensity
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Body Control and Balance
 Drive Blocking Skills
 Flexibility
An overachiever with limited upside, the ability to be used at both guard positions gives Downing an outside chance to make a roster.


Biography:

Three-year starter at both guard positions. All-Conference selection as a senior.

Pos:

Marginally athletic blocker who gets the most out of his abilities. Quick off the snap, effectively works his hands and stays with assignments. Blocks with a wide base, jolts opponents at the point of attack and keeps his head on a swivel, remaining alert.

Neg:

Lacks balance and adjustment, and beaten by speedy opponents. Late getting his hands into defenders. Cannot block on the move.