Entrance Exam: Taylor Decker
Lineman's relationship with assistant coaches steered him to Ohio State
Updated: August 26, 2012, 4:00 PM ET
By
Brad Bournival | BuckeyeNation
Entrance Exam is a series at BuckeyeNation where we chat with incoming freshmen in Ohio State athletics.
Taylor Decker liked Ed Warinner and Tim Hinton when they were coaching at Notre Dame. So much so that the offensive tackle was a future Fighting Irish lineman before giving his decommitment and coming to Ohio State when both coaches left for Columbus.
It was a move Decker wanted to make all along living in Vandalia, Ohio. Now with the Buckeyes, he's already cracked the depth chart and is looking to make some waves at right tackle.
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