4-star OT Oluwatosin Babalade decommits from South Carolina
Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic four-star offensive tackle Oluwatosin Babalade has decommitted from South Carolina.
Babalade is the No. 250 overall prospect and No. 19 offensive tackle in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also rated as the No. 5 player in Maryland.
According to the Industry Comparison, On3 ranks Babalade higher than other services the No. 179 overall prospect, the No. 14 offensive tackle and the No. 3 player in Maryland.
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Babalade has an On3 NIL Valuation of $9.8K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
Oluwatosin Babalade Scouting Summary
Big-framed offensive lineman with the brute strength to overpower defensive linemen. Has college-ready size, measuring at 6-foot-5, 308 pounds with a 6-foot-10 wing-span prior to his senior season. Moves well at his size, both on Friday nights and in the camp setting. Turned in a solid 4.85 second short shuttle. Works at left tackle for a top high school program in DeMatha. Has significant upper body strength and pop in his hands. Stones opposing pass rusher at the point of attack. Can sling defensive linemen to the ground with relative ease. Faces top competition, including many future Power Five pass rushers on a weekly basis. Had a dominant showing at Under Armour’s Baltimore camp. Could play multiple spots on the offensive line at the next level. Still developing from a technique perspective. Has room to improve as a run blocker and in sustaining blocks. Also has a tendency to play high at times.