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Here's what 5-star QB Tate Martell brings to the Ohio State offense

Taking a look at what the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback will bring to Columbus.

Steve Clarkson, a well-known West Coast quarterback coach, described a then 14-year-old Tate Martell as, "If you could clone Fran Tarkenton and Brett Favre, you would have Tate Martell." Clarkson was partially correct, as Martell possesses a gamblers mentality, can fit the ball into small windows and displays the athletic ability to extend plays outside of the pocket. However, an easy (and true) on-the-field comparison for Martell would be Johnny Manziel, who is on the shorter side (6'0) like Martell (5'10.