J.D. Duplain
DEFENSIVE LINE :: 6-3 :: 303Strongsville, Ohio :: Strongsville HS
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Plans to enroll for the 2019 spring semester and participate in spring practice . . . ranked one of the top offensive guard prospects in the state of Ohio by Rivals.com (No. 4), 247Sports (No. 5) and ESPN.com (No. 7) . . . also rated one of the best offensive guards in the country by Rivals.com (No. 29), 247Sports (No. 49) and ESPN.com (No. 63) . . . rated among the top overall players in Ohio by 247Sports (No. 21), Rivals.com (No. 27), Cleveland.com (No. 29) and ESPN.com (No. 43) . . . named to the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association Division 1 All-State First Team . . . also chosen to the Ohio Northeast Lakes All-District First Team . . . selected to USA TODAY’s All-USA Ohio Second Team . . . played for Coach Lou Cirino at Strongsville High School . . . helped the Mustangs to a berth in the Ohio Division 1 playoffs . . . also played on the defensive line . . . also played baseball . . . son of John and Mindy Duplain . . . born July 2, 2000 . . . plans to major in business.
DANTONIO ON DUPLAIN:
“J.D. played offensive line and defensive line in high school, but projects right now to be a defensive lineman. We recruited him as a power athlete. He can snatch and clean 350 pounds, and bench presses 225 15 to 18 times. He’s got a lot of shock, a lot of ability to run and move. You could see him possibly as an offensive lineman, I don't think there's any question that's a possibility or a reality, but we'll work with him on defense initially to see how he moves on that side of the ball. I think he has a huge upside. He’s 6-3 and an athletic 303 pounds.”
DEFENSIVE LINE COACH RON BURTON ON DUPLAIN:
“J.D. is a dual player with incredible power, strength and knowledge.”
A big guy who dominated on both sides of the line. @jd_duplain joins #SpartanRe19n pic.twitter.com/flwXjpEWxM
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) December 19, 2018
2019 Spartan Signing Day Central