It's day 2 of The 12 Days of Recruits here at WiscoBadgers.com and if you missed day one where we profiled QB Bart Houston, go here. We're switching sides of the field today as we take a look at DT verbal commit Arthur Goldberg.
Arthur Goldberg Personal Stats:
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 270lbs.
Hometown/High School: Pittsburgh, PA/ Mount Lebanon SHS
Commit Date: 6/23/2011
Rankings:
247sports: 3 stars, NR (nationally), #57 (position), #30 (state)
Rivals: 3 stars, NR (nationally), NR (position), #38 (state)
Scout: 3 stars, NR (nationally), #75 (position), (scout doesn't do state rankings)
My Thoughts:
Watching the video that has been out there on Goldberg, it's clear that he fits the Wisconsin mold. By that I mean he's big, uses good technique, and he's athletic for his size. He also will benefit at the college level from having played guard in high school.
He will be brought along slowly with the depth at the defensive tackle position, as 3 returning players on the 2 deep this season will be upperclassmen next year, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him be a factor in a year or two on the line. He's got amazing power thanks to great use of his hands and his feet at the point of attack. Additionally he show great work ethic and never gives up on a play.
I'm not saying he's going to be a star right out of the gate or anything because recruiting is a crap shoot, but I do see some things in the tape and his attitude in talking to the press that show me why Wisconsin would be high on this kids future with the Badgers.
Videos:
You'll see a great example of what I mean by benefiting from playing guard in the following video.
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