Sometimes good things are worth waiting for, and for McMaster football coach Stefan Ptaszek the wait to get highly touted recruit Tyler OāHenly committed to the Marauders was something he was happy to endure.
Widely considered one of the best offensive line prospects in Ontario, OāHenly made his commitment to the Marauders prior to last week’s McMaster Football Gala, after a thorough process that included him considering recruiting interest from schools across Canada and in the U.S.
McMaster offensive coordinator Jon Behie knows a strong line is the foundation of a successful offense and expects OāHenly to be a key building block. āWe are excited that Tyler has chosen to work towards a degree at McMaster and join the 2013 Marauder recruiting class,ā said Behie.Ā āHe is a big body who has received excellent coaching throughout his high school and OVFL career.ā
Graduating from Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School in London, his high school coach, Kevin Barnes, is a McMaster alumnus and former player for the Marauder football team.
Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 290 lbs., OāHenly has been a winner at every level of his football development.Ā He played for the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) Champion London Jr. Mustangs in 2012, and he was also a member of Team Ontario-West that took the bronze medal at the 2012 Canada Cup.
Coach Behie believes OāHenly has what it takes to make an impact. āHaving gotten to know Tyler and his family through the recruiting process, I believe I can state with complete confidence theyāre a perfect example of who we want joining our McMaster football family.ā
OāHenly becomes a member of a well-regarded group of Marauder offensive line recruits that includes:Ā Nick Firlit, Rico Palcich, Josh Lolli, Ben Howlett, and Lorand Szotoryi.
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