The massive DE/OT is ranked as one of ScoutingOhio.com’s top 20 players in the class of 2009.
He is 6′4, and 275 lb. and probably will move inside in college to play defensive tackle if he plays defense. Although, he appears to have very good measurables — especially wingspan — for an offensive tackle. Wingspan is one of the most important measurables for pass blocking.
Here is what Scouting Ohio had to say about him:
My early pick for the why isn’t everyone all over him title. On the first play of his video he comes from the far side of the line and runs down a small quick back outside the numbers. He does not blow by and get him before he gets outside. He literally runs him down. He weighs about 270 lbs when he does this. It was not the only time I saw him do this. Bellamy is so explosive off the ball. He is making plays in the backfield before they get started. On one play he is on the quarterback so quickly he has to move the lineman who is pulling out of the way so he can tackle the quarterback. He shows a good burst and finds the ball very well. Motor is such a kid with the big kids. You take it for granted with the top skill kids but it is not a given with linemen. He may grow into an offensive lineman but for now he is a great looking DT prospect. He had a great performance at the Cleveland combine. He ran a 5.0 on a track that most were knocking anywhere from a tenth to two tenths off the times. The importance of forty times for lineman is not as important as it used to be. A good one is a plus. A bad one is not really a negative. A 5.0 is a solid time. A 4.8 is quite a good one. Those in attendance were impressed with his body. That Cincinnati, Indiana, Akron and Miami of Ohio are the only schools that have seen fit to offer this talented player leaves me scratching my head. It comes down to this. If he is not a great defensive tackle, I am sure he is going to be a great offensive tackle. Showed the wingspan of a 6-7 player at the combine. I am really happy to see someone checking that measurable.
On film he looks pretty quick for someone his size. He should make a pretty good defensive tackle with his size and quickness and has the skills necessary to play offensive tackle.
Bellamy has accepted a scholarship offer from Ohio State. No word on which position the Buckeyes are looking at him to play. They may be waiting to see his senior season first before deciding on which side of the ball he would be better at.
Ohio State tends to like its offensive linemen taller than 6′4, but it would be hard to turn down his quickness and wingspan.
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