Ryan Shazier joined the Ohio State football organization as a different kind of linebacker. His cornerback build was cause for considerable debate.
His star began to shine at Columbus, but many football fans wondered if such an undersized player could hold his own against the giants of the National Football League. There was a lot of discussion about whether his added weight would effect his exceptional speed and power. Shazier himself wondered if any additional pounds would amount to nothing more than "sloppy weight".
These questions became real issues during the recent NFL scouting combine.