COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) The Ohio State Buckeyes have added another quarterback on its roster for next season. After long talks and consideration, I and very blessed with this opportunity. In the same week the Buckeyes lost a commitment from quarterback Brock Glenn, OSU hosted then-Washington commit Kienholz and his family on an official visit on Nov. 26 for the Michigan game in what turned out to be one of the biggest recruiting weekends of the Buckeyes season. The Steelers have previously met with Oladokun. Gronowski was a true freshman during that pandemic-affected season when South Dakota State and veteran coach John Stiegelmeier made their first FCS title game. A lot of coaches say this throughout the recruiting process, but, I mean, if we're not in the middle of South Dakota, is he still a four-star? The former North Dakota State product is still only 30 years of age. So I honestly don't think it matters how many stars at all. Were going to put a lot of stuff on film this year thats going to scare teams.. FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Carr said he will not . I think the defense has to honor that because they can't really prepare just for our pass game or just for our run game, because we got both.. Coaches, some recruits, stuff like that. Like Muth, Christensen expects Kienholz to succeed even as he leaves South Dakota. This is a list of South Dakota State Jackrabbits football players in the NFL Draft. When we did run out of the empty so much, it was an easy way when teams were really worried about the run and left a light box that we could have some different designed runs schemes for him, Steele said. He also has 11 rushing scores. Being the starting quarterback for Ohio State is not for everybody. Gronowski struggled in the 7-3 season opening loss to Iowa, and was only marginally better in the home opener against Cal-Davis. Kienholzs journey at Ohio State will begin in the summer, as hell spend the spring finishing out his senior year at T.F. Thats a strategyDay finds amusing. Lincoln is a great passer, he has touch and accuracy on the deep ball and can throw darts in the intermediate game. The team currently has three veteran quarterbacks under contract for 2022, including recently signed former No. Only one uncommitted prep signal caller holds an offer from OSU in the 2025 class, Ohio product Ryan Montgomery. Yankton High School coach Brady Muth had to face Kienholz twice in the OSU signees final year of prep football: Once in the regular season, and another time in the state semifinals. Kienholz heard plenty from Day and Dennis about their track record of developing NFL quarterbacks with C.J. Find Husky FanNation on Facebook by searching: Husky Maven/Sports Illustrated, Follow Dan Raley of Husky FanNation on Twitter: @DanRaley1 and @HuskyMaven. He spent the entire year rehabbing the injury, serving as a bystander as one-year grad transfer Chris Oladokun came in and guided the Jacks to 11 wins and the semifinals. On Wednesday, Kienholz determined with a social-media post that these four schools will serve as his recruitment finalists moving forward. In his first campaign with the Jackrabbits, he was the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year as well as the Phil Steele FCS Freshman of the Year. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Tampa, Florida native led the Jackrabbits to an 11-4 record, including a victory over Colorado State and a win over North Dakota State. When other schoolsrecruit against Ohio State for quarterbacks, they sometimes point to the talent the Buckeyes have at the position as a deterrent. 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Riggs has long had a successful football tradition, as the Governors just won their sixth consecutive state championship in South Dakota Class 11AA in November. Some opponents tried to compensate for Kienholzs legs by using a linebacker as a spy. The official 2023 Football Roster for the University of South Dakota Coyotes Skip To Main . After going without a quarterback commit for a good chunk of the process, the Buckeyes took a summer commitment from Memphis (TN) area standout Brock Glenn. Ohio State quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis hopped on a plane to South Dakota to watch Lincoln Kienholz . Im excited for Mark. Not the best technique, but his athleticism made him a factor in the secondary.. Davonte Pritchard. The official 2023 Football Roster for the University of South Dakota Coyotes. I say that a bunch because that's some people's recruiting pitch to a quarterback, Well, don't go there. Kienholz is the top-ranked player in South Dakota for the class of 2023, according to 247 sports, and is the No. And you can't really say they havent because they've put inthe past three guys in the NFL. Christensen, who said he once played against Tennessee coach Josh Heupel in college, said his players will always remember what it was like to play against a future Power Five athlete. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected South Dakota State QB Chris Oladokun with the 241st pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, the team's second seventh-round pick and final choice of this year's draft. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. A look at Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesotas upcoming contests. Five-star prospect Colin Hurley, the other quarterback OSU offered in 2025, is committed to LSU. Neither were very fun for the Gazelles, as the Governors won 55-10 on Sept. 16 and then 59-31 in the rematch, both contests where Kienholz exploded offensively. I take a lot of pride in (running) because I think our offense kind of runs off of me a little bit, just my ability to run and pass, Kienholz said. South Dakota State quarterback Chris Oladokun is on the Pittsburgh Steelers radar. After throwing 15 touchdowns and only three interceptions through the 10 games in the spring of 2021, Gronowskis presence in the huddle will surely be a boost for the No. Being a multi-sport athlete has long been a trademark of Kienholz, as the South Dakota prospect is also a baseball and basketball standout at T.F. Riggs on Sept. 10. His gamesmanship and ability to make plays made it tough to defend His ability to throw and complete passes in tight windows separates him from other high school quarterbacks that we have seen. And hes clearly improved from the start of the season to the finish. Whereas DeBoer won three NAIA national championships for the University of Sioux Falls, the young quarterback has guided his T.F. Dennis made a trip to Pierre, South Dakota, in December after the dead period lifted. Even though he couldnt play last season, Gronowski was still fully involved with the team. More:9-0: A look at North Dakota State football's history in the FCS championship, I felt like I let my teammates down by not being able to finish that game, Gronowski said of the 23-21 loss to Sam Houston. 6-0 / 190. But theres no doubt his improved, consistent play, coupled with the personality qualities that have so endeared him to his teammates, are one of the biggest reasons SDSU is back in Frisco. Watch now: Illinois State hangs on to defeat No. This past year, Steele said he went into a week expecting Kienholz to get 15-20 designed runs per game, then five to 10 more that were pure improvisation on his part. His leadership and his care for those around him, whether its football players or just students, is phenomenal. Its been a total team effort, as the Jacks have averaged 41 points in the postseason. He has a good sense of the field as a whole and can beat edge linemen or lane fillers from the second and third levels. On Monday, longtime starting quarterback Carson Camp made the announcement that he plans to enter the transfer portal to find a new college football home beyond this seaosn. By Aaron Wilson April 6, 2022 Jump around this article Click to show Kienholz has generated career passing stats of 318 completions in 577 attempts for 5,678 yards and 58. Thank you to @CoreyDennis_ and the staff and also everyone thats been along on this ride. 333 W Dakota Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 His next move will be to take official visits to his final four. But it had nothing to do with his performance on a football field. This is an all-state player in three different sports so he is one of those natural athletes who seems to excel at every sport he puts his focus into. Wide receiver commitCarnell Tate also reached out to Kienholz during the recruitment process. He returns to a potent offense that, despite losing fourth-round pick Pierre Strong Jr., is filled with talent. South Dakota State cornerback Don Gardner, a senior from Phillips, was named to Stats Perform's FCS All-America second team. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The Buckeyes are likely to have a new starting quarterback next season with junior starter C.J. Liam Welch took over as Samford's starting quarterback this spring, where he was named a Stats Perform Second Team All-American. Round 2: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee . South Dakota State QB Chris Oladokun visited the Steelers this week and previously visited the Chicago Bears, according to a league source. Check out our Signing Day recruiting capsule video series below with a closer look at Lincoln Kienholz and his path to becoming Ohio States quarterback in the 2023 class. One of the reasons we wanted him as a quarterback is he's such an exceptional shortstop and pitcher in baseball, Steele said. The Minnesota Golden Gophers were the first Power 5 program to offer South Dakota quarterback Jacob Knuth a scholarship Iowa and Kansas State were . All of I-29 reopened at 2 p.m . Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. If you think Steele was giddy coming up with gameplans weekly on how best to utilize the future Power Five athlete in his senior year, imagine the terror being on the opposite sidelines trying to concoct schemes to slow down a player that has the billing of a once-in-a-generation type player in South Dakota high school football. Follow him on. Because for me, I know what I can do. On Monday, longtime starting quarterback Carson Camp made the announcement that he plans to enter the transfer portal to find a new college football home beyond this seaosn. I don't see him being at least not immediately available for graduate school, given that NFL teams expect a lot of their players' time.. Oladokun visited the Steelers this week and previously visited the Chicago Bears, according to a league source. In preparation for (Kienholz), first was deciphering through the offensive formations, then accounting for the QB, especially in the run game, VanOverschelde said. It was doubly deflating for Gronwoski, though, because with the late spring season, the 2021 fall campaign was set to get going only a few months later. Im just really excited for the chance to play.. Played at Toyota Stadium. 2023 South Dakota Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz Signs With Ohio State The Buckeyes secured a signature from a fast-rising quarterback after flipping him from Washington earlier this month.. On that trip, Dennis saw everything he needed to shift his priority on what signal caller he preferred for 2023. . Kienholz, a Washington commit at the time, clearly did something right as the Buckeyes kept in touch. Riggs. Rushmore. The South Dakota State quarterback has always had to bet on himself. Dennis wasnt the only one making visits to South Dakota. 28 FBS team in the country. The level of respect the guys have for him is unmatched, senior left guard Mason McCormick said. Quarterback QB 6'3" 220 lbs. Gronowski had surgery the week after the title game, then spent about six weeks at home in Illinois before returning to campus in Brookings, South Dakota. When Glenn decommitted from the Buckeyes in November, it opened the door for Kienholz to join the class, and he took his first visit to OSU six days later. The biggest thing is I can really throw to anyone on this team and I know theyll make a big play for me, Gronowski said of the talent. Most people only get one chance for a championship in their life, if that. A Tampa native, Oladokun started his college career at South Florida and also stopped at Samford. Even with Strouds expected departure to the NFL draft, a pair of quarterbacks who held five-star ratings in their own recruiting classes (Kyle McCord and Devin Brown) will be in the quarterback room with him daily. . They really invested a lot of their time and energy for me too. Hes our best leader, said Stiegelmeier, in his 26th season at his alma mater. Kienholz has generated career passing stats of 318 completions in 577 attempts for 5,678 yards and 58 touchdowns, with 23 interceptions. Spring Preview: Buckeyes Returning To Cornerback Consistency? He picked up 13 Division I offers,. Pro Football Network, LLC. Stroud pinned to enter the 2023 NFL Draft and forgo his senior year. After Kienholz led T.F. Riggs coach Steve Steele on Lincoln Kienholz. We assigned where a quarterback "came . Because I've had to compete my whole life for positions, starting in my freshman year. Purdy was originally scheduled to undergo the operation last . But Dr. Keith Meister delayed the operation because Purdy's elbow was [] Stroud, Tennessee's . The South Dakota signal-caller is considered the 211th-best prospect nationally and the 14th-ranked quarterback in 2023 per 247Sports composite rankings. B Back K Kicker: NT Nose tackle: C Center: LB Linebacker: FB Fullback: DB Defensive back: P Punter: . The Naperville, Illinois, native will be faced with his toughest challenge right out of the gate a date with Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. South Dakota lost its quarterback in the first half and didn't recover in suffering a 20-14 setback to Illinois State in Saturday's Missouri Valley Football Conference contest inside the . Riggs to a 9-2 season in his first year as a starter. Preparing to defend him was fascinating, Christensen said. To behold the accuracy, loft, trajectory, touch, velocity of his throws was impressive. Since then, hes been outstanding. Then he just skyrocketed and took off. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. The freshman standout suffered a torn ACL in the Football Championship Subdivision championship game in the spring 2021 season and missed all of last year. You don't know, Steele said. When Gronowski returned for this seasons opener at Iowa. In fact, Kienholz had never played the sport in any organized fashion at that point. Oladokun passed for 3,164 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. All the proponents, from Sen Jessica Castleberry, R-Rapid City who sponsored HB 1220, to the Governor's Office and Attorney General's Office, and South Dakota Right for Life, agreed women who seek . I mean, it's obviously a competition between quarterbacks, but that's not really the main thing they focus on, Kienholz said. If you shut down the pass, he has the ability to use his speed to scramble and also in the direct running game. 21 Maryland in Final Home Game of the Regular Season. He just scoots. April 30, 2022 6:19 pm ET. Stiegelmeier said the quarterback was already the teams best leader even before playing his first game. In what is now his sophomore season, Gronowski has thrown for 2,743 yards and 23 touchdowns with only five interceptions. Another opposing coach whose respect Kienholz earned was Mitchell High Schools Kent VanOverschelde, whose team was overmatched in a 50-6 loss to Kienholz and T.F. Death, taxes, and quarterback recruiting being a wild and unpredictable ride. Ohio State quarterback coach Corey Dennis has had his eye on Kienholz for months, impressed by his dual-threat ability and progression as a signal caller. While the competition level questions will persist, there is a lot to like about Kienholzs physical makeup. It's got some unbelievable things, but there's a lot of things that come with it. Chris Oladokun visits Steelers, will work out for Buccaneers, and more. If we just focus on 1-0 every single week, I think thats the biggest thing really just take it week by week.. They have all these other quarterbacks, they have all these five-star quarterbacks in a room., Well, what are they saying about you? When you sit in an NFL room when you're in the preseason, you're gonna be sitting with a lot of really good quarterbacks, and you're gonna have to compete. Hes really worked hard to get back to this point and were really excited to see what he can do. Riggs coach Steve Steele on Lincoln Kienholz, Harrison Very Confident About NFL Future, Harrison Says Curry Could Break Out in '23, lost a commitment from quarterback Brock Glenn, Signed: Lincoln Kienholz Brings Dual-Threat Presence to Ohio State's Quarterback Room, How Fred Patterson Became Ohio States First Black Football Player, Basketball Preview: Buckeyes Begin March With Rematch Against No. His athletic ability made him impactful on defense as well. Offensive line commitLuke Montgomerywent out of his way to introduce Kienholz to other OSU commits. 1-rated player nationally would be the Buckeyes quarterback in the 2024 class. The South Dakota State quarterback guided the Jackrabbits to the FCS title game in the pandemic-delayed spring season of 2021 as a true freshman, earning Missouri Valley Football Conference offensive player, newcomer and freshman of the year then suffered a torn ACL just minutes into the championship game. And also, I think that they established a good relationship early with me. Washington releases quarterback Carson Wentz; . And Kienholz is excitedto develop under Dennis tutelage. 13-ranked quarterback in the country. He rushed for 166 yards and also caught 2 touchdown passes. Though he displayed a strong arm, his windows will be much smaller and close faster at the collegiate level against high-level talent, which could provide a bit of an adjustment early in his career. The Steelers hosted Oladokun Oladokun (6-foot-2, 195 pounds), started last [] Riggs (Pierre, South Dakota) coach Steve Steele knew Kienholz had a chance to be a special player when he was a seventh-grader. (I) really try to grasp everyone and really make them the best version of themselves.. The South Dakota Coyote Football season in 2022 has come to an end, and with it come several tough decisions. The Jacks lost their offensive coordinator, an NFL running back, half their offensive line, and Gronowski would need to shake off some rust as he returned. A glimpse at the rest of the Big Ten. A transfer from South Florida and Samford, Oladokun passed for 2,064 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2019 and rushed for 493 yards and 8 scores. He kind of looked at it and was like, This is what I want. That was important. They obviously don't think you belong. Welcome to The Brotherhood Lincoln Kienholz#CHO23N | @LincolnKienholz pic.twitter.com/yzEAIH8aHt, We're not bringing in anybody to be a backup, Day said. After going without a quarterback commit for a good chunk of the process, the Buckeyes took a summer commitment from Memphis (TN) area standout Brock Glenn. FRISCO, Texas (AP) South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski thought he had just twisted his ankle on the opening series of an unusual FCS title game two springs ago. Its going to be cool to see what we do with a lot of schemes this year, Tucker Kraft said of getting Gronowski back. 0:46 South Dakota quarterback Aidan Bouman hunched over and placed both hands on his knees on the sideline. According to Justin Dunk, the Steelers,. Brandon Valley High School was one of them, as the Lynx played in South Dakota Class 11AAA, one higher than T.F. And then also is that they told me to Just kind of bet on yourself a little bit.And I think that they kind of pushed Come here, get developed, have a chance to win a Heisman and maybe national championship, and then also go to the NFL.. San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy's delayed surgery could happen next week if the swelling in his injured elbow has been reduced. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound signal-caller spent his freshman year on varsity as a backup and understudy to starting quarterback Garrett Stout, who was South Dakota's Gatorade Player of the Year. Interstate 94 was closed between Bismarck and Fargo, and I-29 from the Grand Forks area to the South Dakota border. I think that's really cool, Kienholz said of his chance to be the first South Dakota-born person ever to play for Ohio State. He busted a huge scramble to help his team score late in the first half before they received the second-half kickoff. Lincoln Kienholz T.F. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. Even that didn't work, Christensen said. Another shot to put his talents on full display on the biggest stage, Sunday at 1 p.m. on ABC when the Jacks face rival North Dakota State. He's the only QB I've ever coached against who could have made that run the way he did.. The Lynx jumped out to a 28-9 first-half lead, intercepting Kienholz and sacking him a few times to disrupt his rhythm. Riggs. Chris Streveler (15) QB - 2017 Voted one of five team captains one of four Coyotes who started all 13 games, he at quarterback named Phil Steele's FCS Offensive. One of the big things thats going to add a little chip on my shoulder is when I was getting recruited, Iowa thought I wasnt good enough to play there.. The Jackrabbits (13-1) have won 13 in a row since a 7-3 loss at Big Ten team Iowa to open this season. Dave Eggen/Inertia "Totally," Gronowski said. The official 2023 Football Roster for the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits . Some goals for the first year are to go in, learn a lot, get developed and hopefully see the field.. More:South Dakota State vs. North Dakota State is the championship we've all been waiting for. Doing that kind of work in the film room and practices has made me become a better quarterback throughout this year." South Dakota State will face North Dakota State in the FCS championship on . Commit 1/31/2022. He has also worked out for the Arizona Cardinals and has a private workout Thursday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per a league source. 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