OSU insider in-depth: Eli Dickerson

by Brandon Chatmon
bchatmon@opubco.com

With recruiting season in full swing, I will be evaluating all 26 prospects who are currently committed to the Oklahoma State football program. I will go in alphabetical order and will post three or four evaluations per day during the next week.

My evaluations will conclude next Friday when I rank OSU’s commitments including their chances of having an immediate impact in Stillwater.

Eli Dickerson, The Woodlands (Texas) College Park

Position: Offensive Line

Ht, Wt: 6-7, 285

Vitals: 5.14 in 40, 325 bench, 24-inch vertical

Picked OSU over… Rice, Stanford, Texas Tech, Nebraska, Houston, Baylor, Arizona and others.

Pros: Dickerson is an active drive blocker will very good size who is intelligent and shows signs of being a relentless run blocker. With his excellent size, I expect him to start at tackle but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him move inside to guard.

Cons: Needs to improve his pass blocking abilities. Has good not great feet. Plays a bit high at times.

Expect an impact in… 2013. I’d expect Dickerson to redshirt and get stronger then back up for a couple of seasons before battling for a starting spot on the Pokes offensive line.