From Brian Murphy of the Idaho Statesman:
Texas high school offensive lineman Rees Odhiambo is Boise State’s latest commitment for the Class of 2011.
Odhiambo, a 6-foot-3, 298-pounder from Mansfield (Texas) Legacy High, committed to Boise State last week, his coach Chris Melson told the Idaho Statesman on Tuesday.
The Broncos were the first school to offer Odhiambo, Melson said.
“He thought about it for about a month,’ Melson said. “A lot of schools are recruiting him now. He thinks Boise’s the best place for him. He’s very, very excited.”
Odhiambo, who lived in Kenya as a child, started playing football as a sophomore, Melson said.
“He’s made huge strides every year. It’s amazing the amount of improvement in strength and understanding,” Melson said. “He’s an extremely hard worker. He lives in the weight room.
“… Rees is going to be all upside.”
Melson said Odhiambo has a huge frame, great feet, big arms and is extremely flexible. Odhiambo plays tackle at Mansfield Legacy, but projects as a guard at the collegiate level.
Mansfield Legacy runs a spread offense and Odhiambo moves well in getting downfield on screens and zone blocking.
Boise State assistant coach Brent Pease visited the school several times, Melson said, and offensive line coach Chris Strausser attended a practice to watch Odhiambo.
The Broncos offered scholarship to two Mansfield Legacy safeties as well, but they chose Nebraska and Missouri, Melson said.
The Broncos know the area well. Redshirt freshman wide receiver Aaron Burks attended nearby Mansfield Timberview High School.
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