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2024 Fall Camp and Other Tidbits

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Going into Fall Camp here's what 2 sites predict will be the lineup:

2025 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Depth Chart | Ourlads.com

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Pos No. Player 1 No Player 2 No Player 3
OFFENSE
WR-X 9 Ballard, Jayden RS JR 4 Smith, Jeremiah FR 14 Antwi, Kojo RS SO
WR-Z 17 Tate, Carnell SO 0 Graham, Mylan FR
WR-SL 2 Egbuka, Emeka RS JR 11 Inniss, Brandon SO 13 Rodgers, Bryson RS FR
LT 71 Simmons, Josh RS JR/TR 65 Michalski, Zen RS JR 68 Fitzpatrick, George RS SO
LG 74 Jackson, Donovan RS JR 67 Siereveld, Austin RS FR
OC 56 McLaughlin, Seth GR/TR 75 Hinzman, Carson RS SO 62 Padilla, Joshua RS FR
RG 70 Fryar, Josh RS SR 54 Wilson, Toby RS JR
RT 51 Montgomery, Luke SO 77 Tshabola, Tegra RS SO
TE 89 Kacmarek, Will RS JR/TR 88 Scott Jr., Gee GR 15 Thurman, Jelani SO
QB 18 Howard, Will GR/TR 33 Brown, Devin RS SO 10 Sayin, Julian FR/TR
RB 32 Henderson, TreVeyon RS JR 1 Judkins, Quinshon JR/TR 28 Caffey, TC RS SO
DEFENSE
LDE 33 Sawyer, Jack RS JR 92 Curry, Caden JR 96 Houston, Eddrick FR
NT 58 Hamilton, Ty RS SR 98 McDonald, Kayden SO 94 Moore, Jason RS FR
DT 91 Williams, Tyleik RS JR 93 Kanu, Hero RS SO 95 Malone, Tywone RS JR/TR
RDE 44 Tuimoloau, JT RS JR 97 Jackson Jr., Kenyatta RS SO 17 Melton, Mitchell RS SR
WLB 6 Styles, Sonny JR 2 Williams II, Kourt GR 20 Reese, Arvell RS FR
MLB 30 Simon, Cody GR 11 Hicks, C.J. RS SO 36 Powers, Gabe RS SO
LCB 10 Burke, Denzel RS JR 22 Simpson-Hunt, Calvin RS FR 5 Scott Jr., Aaron FR
SS 8 Ransom, Lathan SR 21 Bonsu, Jayden RS FR
FS 2 Downs, Caleb SO/TR 25 Hartford, Malik SO
RCB 1 Igbinosun, Davison JR/TR 24 Mathews Jr., Jermaine SO 12 West, Bryce FR
NB 7 Hancock, Jordan RS JR 4 Styles Jr., Lorenzo SR/TR 13 Lockhart, Miles FR
SPECIAL TEAMS
PT 42 McGuire, Joe RS FR 98 Snyder, Austin SR/TR
PK 38 Fielding, Jayden JR 98 Snyder, Austin SR/TR 95 Magyar, Casey RS SO/TR
KO 38 Fielding, Jayden JR 98 Snyder, Austin SR/TR 95 Magyar, Casey RS SO/TR
LS 43 Ferlmann, John RS JR/TR 0 Evans, Morrow FR 48 Lomonico, Max RS JR
H 42 McGuire, Joe RS FR 98 Snyder, Austin SR/TR
PR 2 Downs, Caleb SO/TR 11 Inniss, Brandon SO 9 Ballard, Jayden RS JR
KR 4 Styles Jr., Lorenzo SR/TR 17 Tate, Carnell SO 0 Graham, Mylan FR
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Ohio State football depth chart projection: Who emerged as starters? What’s next at QB?

Ohio State's defense looks deep coming out of spring practice.
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Let’s dive into our first post-spring Ohio State projected two-deep depth chart. There are still a few battles that can change in the summer and with some additions in the transfer portal. For now, though, this is how I see the depth chart shaking out on Week 1 against Akron.

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Quarterbacks​

Starter: Will Howard
Backup: Devin Brown

Running Back​

Starter: TreVeyon Henderson
Backup: Quinshon Judkins

Wide Receivers​

Starters: Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, Jeremiah Smith
Backups: Jayden Ballard, Brandon Inniss, Bryson Rodgers

Tight Ends​

Starter: Gee Scott Jr.
Backups: Jelani Thurman, Will Kacmarek

Left Tackle​

Starter: Josh Simmons
Backup: George Fitzpatrick

Left Guard​

Starter: Donovan Jackson
Backup: Enokk Vimahi

Center​

Starter: Seth McLaughlin
Backup: Carson Hinzman

Right Guard​

Starter: Carson Hinzman
Backup: Luke Montgomery

Right Tackle​

Starter: Josh Fryar
Backup: Tegra Tshabola

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Defensive End​

Starters: J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer
Backups: Caden Curry, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Mitchell Melton

Defensive Tackles​

Starters: Ty Hamilton, Tyleik Williams
Backups: Hero Kanu, Jason Moore

Linebacker​

Starters: Cody Simon, C.J. Hicks
Backups: Sonny Styles, Gabe Powers

Cornerbacks​

Starters: Davison Igbinosun, Denzel Burke, Jordan Hancock
Backups: Jermaine Mathews, Calvin Simpson-Hunt, Lorenzo Styles Jr.

Safety​

Starters: Lathan Ransom, Caleb Downs
Backups: Malik Hartford, Jayden Bonsu

Just sayin': Obviously nothing is etched in stone, the 2 sites aren't in 100% agreement, and transfers/injuries can still change it before Fall Camp starts.
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Google Real Pod Wednesdays: Ohio State Retains Its Key Players in Spring Transfer Window, Should Have Much Larger NFL ... - Eleven Warriors

Real Pod Wednesdays: Ohio State Retains Its Key Players in Spring Transfer Window, Should Have Much Larger NFL ... - Eleven Warriors
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Google Ohio State Wide Receiver Kyion Grayes Enters the Transfer Portal After Two Seasons With the Buckeyes | Eleven - Eleven Warriors

Ohio State Wide Receiver Kyion Grayes Enters the Transfer Portal After Two Seasons With the Buckeyes | Eleven - Eleven Warriors
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Google The 2024 All-Buckeye Team: How A 53-Man Roster of Ohio State’s Active NFL Players Stacks Up | Eleven Warrior - Eleven Warriors

The 2024 All-Buckeye Team: How A 53-Man Roster of Ohio State’s Active NFL Players Stacks Up | Eleven Warrior - Eleven Warriors
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Google Ohio State Wide Receiver Kyion Grayes Enters the Transfer Portal After Two Seasons With the Buckeyes - Eleven Warriors

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LGHL Former Buckeye Matthew Jones has legit shot at making Miami’s roster

Former Buckeye Matthew Jones has legit shot at making Miami’s roster
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The undrafted free agent may be in the best spot possible for him to earn a spot on an NFL roster.

Of the undrafted former Ohio State players who signed undrafted free agent deals with NFL teams, one of the best opportunities has fallen for offensive lineman Matthew Jones. The five-time OSU letterman (taking advantage of the COVID pandemic year) signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Miami Dolphins and he’ll try to earn a spot in camp ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

The Dolphins desperately want to take a step forward as a contender under Head Coach Mike McDaniel, utilizing his prolific and inventive offense, but the team suffered from inconsistent play last season — especially against top competition — in two main areas. Those shortcomings were on defense and along the offensive line, although both can largely be attributed to a plague of injuries to starters.

Jones not being drafted was likely a bit surprising to many Buckeye fans, but it may be partially due to a poor showing at the NFL Combine, where he graded out at 5.89 (out of 8.0), which projects him as an “average backup” or special teams player. His perceived weaknesses are core power, driving power (due to hand placement), technique in base blocking concepts, and susceptibility to counter-moves.

On the other hand, his strengths are more numerous. Jones is quick to get out of his stance and into his run-blocking lateral steps. He explodes into his opponent on drive blocks, he has good feet and can make blocks at the second level of the defense, and he reacts well in pass protection.

These are traits that I believe can help him make either the Miami roster or the practice squad in 2024.

The Dolphins struggled with offensive line health in 2023, playing multiple backups throughout the season for extended periods, including center Liam Eichenberg — brother of Jones’ college teammate, Tommy. Eichenberg saw action in all 16 games last year, starting 12, and struggling at times with both untimely penalties and pass protection.

In all, Miami started 12 different offensive line combinations last year, which was second in the NFL only to the 13 combinations used by the New York Jets. While Miami led the NFL in fewest quarterback hits (59), much of that was due to the Dolphins’ offensive philosophy under Mike McDaniel of getting the ball out quickly.

Long-term injuries to starting center Connor Williams and left guard Isaiah Wynn, as well as stretches of games without left tackle Terron Armstead and/or right guard Robert Hunt, hindered Miami in 2023. Of the starters who were out of contract, Wynn has re-signed, but Hunt won’t be back in 2024 after signing a $100 million deal with the Carolina Panthers.

Williams is recovering from a torn ACL, but the Dolphins signed former Cardinals center Aaron Brewer to a three-year contract. Veteran backup tackle Kendall Lamm is back for one more season, and he’ll be expected to be the primary backup on both sides for Armstead and Austin Jackson.

Despite needing to bolster the injury-prone offensive line, the Dolphins only drafted tackle Patrick Paul out of Houston. The majority of Miami’s 2024 draft was spent replacing departed defensive players and adding wide receiver depth.

Jones is one of three undrafted free agent offensive linemen who will be trying to make Miami’s roster in 2024, along with Texas-El Paso center Andrew Meyer and South Florida tackle Bayron Matos. Jones may be the most versatile of the three and won’t be in contention for a tackle spot. However, his ability to play both center and guard may help him. With Hunt gone, there will be competition for the starting right guard spot, which is in Jones’ wheelhouse, as shown in the video below.


The Dolphins’ roster strategy involves not spending big on certain positions — including guard — and filling out the roster with experienced pros and young players with upside. That also plays into Jones’ hands. If Jones can show as well as a guy with a higher price tag, it could work in his favor.

The presumed starter on the depth chart at right guard at the moment is fourth-year veteran Robert Jones, a Middle Tennessee State product who returns to Miami on a one-year deal. He doesn’t necessarily project as an NFL starter, although he can fill in at multiple positions along the line. I believe Matthew Jones is capable of surpassing the guy who shares his last name, but he’ll have to earn his way there. But Matthew will also have to pass 2022 (New England Patriots) sixth-round pick Chasen Hines on the depth chart. Hines is an LSU product who was signed to Miami’s practice squad in August of 2023 and inked a reserve/future contract in January.

In short, the path to starting right guard for Miami at the moment seems attainable for Matthew Jones. But opportunity is only part of the equation. He’ll have to arrive in shape and prepared, be willing to put in the work and execute when given his chance. The NFL is an unforgiving league, and it’s not easy for undrafted free agents to make their NFL rosters.

Being in a favorable spot doesn’t guarantee him anything, but there is an opportunity for Matthew Jones in Miami.

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