Ohio State LB Craig Fada headed to Houston Texans rookie minicamp
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Even though he wasn’t drafted, Fada will get a shot at the NFL.

Although he didn’t hear his name called during the 2017 NFL Draft like many of his now former teammates, Ohio State linebacker and special teams terror Craig Fada will get a chance at playing on the next level after getting a tryout opportunity with the Houston Texans.

What are you getting in Fada?


A tough, hard nosed player, who isn’t afraid to mix it up with bigger or faster athletes, Fada might’ve not heard his name called like some of his classmates, but will have a shot at making an NFL roster.

Like former Buckeye and current New England Patriot Nate Ebner, Fada, a former walk-on at Ohio State, didn’t see many minutes on defense, rather making his name known as a big hitter on the special teams unit.

While Fada did crack the lineup at linebacker for OSU, he’ll probably have to continue his headhunting ways on special teams to earn a paycheck for years to come in the National Football League.

Not the first Fada to play on the next level, Craig’s father, Rob, a Pittsburgh graduate, played for the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980’s.

How did Fada perform at pro day?


Size: 6’1/225

40 time: 5.07

How good was Fada in College?


Coming to Ohio State as a walk-on from nearby Bishop Watterson High School, Fada worked hard in practice and in the weight room to see game action, finally paving the way for him to be put on scholarship during his final season with the team.

While his overall numbers weren’t eye popping, Fada, whose presence on special teams was felt nearly every kickoff, finished his four year career at Ohio State with over 20 total tackles for the Buckeyes.

Craig didn’t walk away with the Butkus or any other awards for his play on the field at Ohio State, but he did bring home some hardware while at OSU. Not just a national champion athlete, Fada, a Biology major, was also named Academic All-Big Ten for his effort in the classroom.

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Ohio State-Nebraska 2017 final score: Buckeyes and Huskers split doubleheader
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Ohio State-Nebraska 2017 final score: Buckeyes and Huskers split doubleheader
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The Buckeyes and Huskers will meet Sunday with a series victory on the line.

Ohio State baseball has dealt with a lot of adversity in 2017. Injuries and weather have had the Buckeyes behind the eight-ball for much of the season, and that did not change in the first two games of the club’s Big Ten weekend series with Nebraska.

Friday’s game one of the series was suspended in the middle of the fourth inning due to severe weather, forcing the two teams to play what amounted to a doubleheader on Saturday at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, completing the first one and getting in game two as well.

While victory in the face of challenges has often eluded Ohio State this season, the team continued to show its resilience, coming from behind in thrilling fashion to win game one. Though the Huskers took game two by a score of 3-1, it still felt like a good day for the much-maligned Buckeyes.

The scarlet and gray now stand 5-9 in Big Ten play, and have a chance for a second conference series win of the season in Sunday’s rubber match.

Game 1


The difference between Friday and Saturday was literally night and day for Ohio State in the series lidlifter. The Buckeyes used a six-run fifth inning after play resumed and got lights-out pitching from Connor Curlis to claim a 9-7 victory.

Freshman Dominic Canzone continued to be the most dangerous man in the Ohio State lineup, going 1-for-3 with four RBIs in the game. His bases-clearing double in the fifth gave the Buckeyes the lead, and they wouldn’t look back.


Senior co-captain Jalen Washington and sophomore Brady Cherry also helped fuel the attack. Washington had a 2-for-3 day, driving in a run and scoring three times, while Cherry had a pair of hits and three RBIs.

Curlis was on the bump when the game restarted, and the southpaw came up huge. He tossed four innings of one-run ball, allowing just a single hit and striking out three in earning his third win of the season. Junior Seth Kinker had a bumpy ninth inning, but preserved the lead to secure his fifth save.

Friday night starter Yianni Pavlopoulos was lost long before the rains arrived, sustaining what looked to be a right leg injury. Given the health issues Ohio State has dealt with on the mound this season, it was not a welcome sight.

Nebraska held a 5-2 lead when the delay came thanks in large part to a pair of runs batted in by Scott Schreiber, a first-team All-Big Ten selection a season ago who is making a push for conference player of the year this year. Pavlopoulos was charged with two runs in his one inning of work before exiting two batters into the second.

Sophomore Ryan Feltner was pressed into emergency relief duty, and had his struggles, giving up three runs on five hits in three innings before the game was shut down.

When play resumed, Nebraska sent right-hander Matt Waldron to the mound, replacing Jake Hohensee, who had yielded two runs in three innings of work. When the game was suspended, Hohensee had not yet allowed a hit. That changed in a hurry.

Ohio State sent 10 men to the plate in the bottom of the fifth against Waldron and scored six times to claim an 8-5 lead. The Buckeyes broke up the no-hit bid with a one-out single by Connor Pohl, which was followed by a single from Shea Murray. Two batters later, Tre’ Gantt walked to load the bases with two outs, and Washington followed him with an RBI single to right, cutting the deficit to 5-3.

With the bases still loaded, Canzone stepped up and ripped a double to the right-center gap which scored three. He would come plateward himself on a Cherry double, and Bo Coolen would single in Cherry as well to complete the assault.

The Huskers got one back in the seventh, with Schreiber doubling and ultimately scoring on a Pohl throwing error on a ground ball that should have ended the inning. But Ohio State answered in the home half of the frame, with Washington notching a leadoff triple and Cherry delivering another RBI base hit.

Nebraska made things interesting in the ninth against Kinker. The first three runners all reached base after being down in the count 0-2, and the Huskers took advantage, scoring a run and bringing the go-ahead run to the plate. But the Buckeye closer buckled down and closed things out for the upset victory.

Game 2


The bat magic ran out on Ohio State in the day’s second contest, as Nebraska evened the series with a 3-1 win. The Buckeyes, for the most part, just couldn’t get the clutch hit with men on base, going 3-for-16 in those situations.

One of the few bright spots offensively for the scarlet and gray was Canzone extending his hitting streak to eight games. He’s now threatening the 10-game streak he had earlier in the season, which stands as the longest on the team.

Washington had another RBI and Murray and Jacob Barnwell each had a multi-hit effort as well.

The pitching performance of Curlis in game one was held over by Ohio State starter Jake Post in game two. The redshirt senior righty was on his game, but had one tough inning and took the loss. Post went six, giving up three runs on six hits, issuing one walk and striking out six.

Equally good was Nebraska right-hander Derek Burkamper, who matched Post zero for zero on the scoreboard. The senior threw 5.2 innings of shutout ball, scattering six hits, walking one, and striking out four, picking up the win.

The game was scoreless until the sixth, when the Huskers finally broke through. After two quick groundouts, Post allowed a pair of singles and a walk to load the bases, then uncorked a wild pitch, bringing home the game’s first run. Luis Alvarado followed with a double to the gap in left-center, bringing home two more and giving Nebraska a 3-0 advantage.

The Buckeyes threatened in the bottom of the sixth to no avail, and in the bottom of the seventh, when they finally cashed in. Murray led off with a single and pinch hitter Zach Ratcliff drew a walk before departing for a pinch runner. After Gantt laid down a sacrifice bunt to move both runners into scoring position, Washington came through once again, lining a single just out of reach of the leaping Nebraska shortstop into left to plate Murray.

But Huskers’ reliever Robbie Palkert was able to escape without further damage, striking out Canzone and getting Cherry to bounce back to the pitcher’s mound. A golden opportunity went by the wayside for Ohio State.

Relievers Kyle Michalik, Joe Stoll, and Thomas Waning combined to toss three scoreless innings out of the bullpen, but the Buckeyes couldn’t break through again at the plate. Nebraska closer Chad Luensmann retired the side in the bottom of the ninth for the save.

The final game of the series is slated for a 12:05 p.m. ET first pitch on Sunday.

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Ohio State punter Cameron Johnston signs with Philadelphia Eagles as undrafted free agent
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The former Buckeye specialist has what it takes to make a difference at the next level.

Former Ohio State punter Cameron Johnston has signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles after no team elected to take a flier in this year’s NFL draft.

How did Johnston do at the combine?


Punting is obviously a different animal than the skills that are usually tested for at the combine. For whatever it’s worth, Johnston ran a 4.92 40-yard dash, making him among the fastest punters at the event. He measured 5’11 and 194 pounds with a 31-inch arm length.

How good was Johnston in college?


The former Aussie Rules football player was a stud for the Buckeyes throughout his career. In 2016, he pinned opponents deep with astonishing regularity, racking up 24 fair catches on 56 punts. He put 26 of those 56 inside the 20, hit just five touchbacks, and averaged almost 47 yards per boot. Johnston was also a finalist for the nation’s top punting honor, the Ray Guy Award.

One of Johnston’s best efforts in 2016, against Oklahoma, saw him rain down five punts for 253 yards(!) on the Sooners, all inside the 20. That particular bit of wizardry earned him some high praise from Dave Wannstedt:


He was also a major difference-maker in the Buckeyes’ 2OT thriller against Michigan to close the regular season, refusing to let Jabrill Peppers cook and burying the Wolverines deep in their own end all day.

It was a fitting final season of an excellent tenure in Columbus. Johnston’s punts were often eye-poppingly precise, whether he was booting traditionally or Aussie style (Urban Meyer asked him to do both). He hit multiple punts of 70 yards in his career, one which saw him named second team All-Big Ten in 2015 and a second team All-American in 2016.

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2017 NFL Draft: Day 3
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Noah Brown, WR (Dallas Cowboys):


Noah Brown was the first Buckeye taken on Day 3 of the draft, and better late than never. At 6’2″, 222-pounds, Brown is an imposing Wide Receiver with the size to bully the smaller Defensive Backs and box them out for the football. He couldn’t have gone to a better team, and he joins fellow Buckeye Ezekiel Elliot in Dallas. Brown has Dez Bryant and Cole Beasley to work with and he will compete with the rest of the receiving group for reps and a roster spot. During the 2016 season, Brown was used heavily early on in the year, but the lack of creativity in playcalling derailed his once promising season. In the Oklahoma game, Brown was the go-to guy and he bullied his way to a stellar 4 touchdown game at Norman, Oklahoma. He made highlight reel catches early and often and he gave the Sooner Defense fits. After that however, his usage declined with a combination of poor line play and playcalling on offense. He was underutilized and could have used another year in college, as he left for the NFL and caught the team unexpectedly. Brown is a project, but he has the skills to flourish in Dallas’ offense. He has a few injury concerns, but he should be in good hands.








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Ohio State WR/HB Dontre Wilson signs with Los Angeles Chargers as undrafted free agent
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Urban Meyer’s H-back has found his way into the league.

Former Ohio State H-back Dontre Wilson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Chargers after being passed up on in the 2017 NFL Draft, according to Land of 10’s Ryan Ginn. Getting skipped in the draft wasn’t the most surprising thing in the world, given the injuries that hampered Wilson in his last few seasons in Columbus. But now he’s healthy and ready to try to crack a roster.

How did Wilson do at the combine?


Wilson wasn’t invited to the NFL combine, so he had to settle for trying to impress scouts at Ohio State’s pro day. He attempted the 40-yard dash twice, clocking his best time at 4.59. His reputation as a speedster made this figure a little disappointing, but he did report that he’d tweaked his hamstring shortly before running in the event.

He also ran receiver drills, reeling in a nice one-handed grab in the back of the end zone and showcasing his route running ability.

How good was Wilson in college?


In the high-octane 2016 Ohio State offense, Dontre Wilson managed to find the end zone six times (five of those coming through the air), and totaled 430 yards between the ground game and passing game. He also returned 17 punts (with four fumbles, only one of which was lost) and three kickoffs, with averages of 6.3 and 20.7 yards respectively.

The DeSoto, TX native came into Columbus with high expectations, given his speed and game-breaking ability. He rose to the challenge in his first season as a Buckeye, and looked to be on track for big numbers his sophomore season before he started missing games with a foot injury.

Wilson struggled at times to find breathing room in an offense loaded with weapons that often went conservative at the first sign of trouble. He finished his Buckeye career with 62 carries and 77 catches totaling 1,353 yards and 12 touchdowns. That he was good for almost 10 yards per touch shows he’s got skills; the only question he has left to answer is whether or not he can finally put all of those skills together to make his numbers match his talent.

Seriously, Wilson’s got skills. It felt like he was always a shoestring tackle away from busting a run wide open during his Buckeye years, but he showed flashes of tremendous running, catching, and even blocking ability at times under Urban Meyer.

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Jets’ Devin Smith tears ACL at OTAs, out for 2017 season
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Terrible, terrible break for the former Ohio State wide receiver.

Few have ever been as prolific at reeling in deep balls as Devin Smith was at Ohio State.

His NFL career, on the other hand, has been star-crossed to say the least. Battling one injury after another, Smith’s never been able to reproduce his production at the college ranks. In part, because of the Jets’ hot mess of a quarterback situation, but even more so because of just brutal, criminally unfair injury luck.

Jets GM Mike Maccagnan said Saturday, during the third and final day of the 2017 NFL Draft, that Smith’s been lost again, this time for the 2017 NFL season:


Smith’s rookie year included fracturing a rib/puncturing his lung in training camp, causing him to miss time and get behind in his development. Then, just four months later, Smith tore his ACL, missing the rest of the 2015 season.

Smith missed most of his “sophomore season” with the Jets, still recovering from the after-effects of that December 2015 right ACL injury. That appears to be the same knee he injured again this past week.

While we certainly hope this isn’t the end, at a certain point, it almost becomes about ensuring his quality of life post-football. Whether Smith decides to shut it down -- which surely no one would fault him for — or he makes one more near-heroic effort at rehabbing and giving the brutality of pro football another shot, we’re certainly rooting for him either way.

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NFL Draft results 2017: Noah Brown taken by Cowboys at No. 239
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The Buckeyes just sent yet another wide receiver to the NFL.

Noah Brown was drafted No. 239 overall in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. With the selection, Brown and is now the fifth Ohio State wideout drafted in the last three years.

How did Brown do at the combine?


Brown opted out of the 40-yard dash in Indianapolis, but posted a 4.57 second time at his pro day workout. However, he did participate in other drills, finishing second among wideouts on the bench press (19 reps of 225 pounds), while posting 4.33 and 7.07 second times in the 20-yard shuttle and three cone drills, respectively.

How good was Brown in college?


A four-star recruit out of Sparta (NJ), Brown saw the field right away in 2014, playing in 11 games as a freshman. Though he totaled only one catch for nine yards, Brown was a huge asset in the run game, serving up devastating blocks, and helping the Buckeyes win the 2014 National Championship.

With word circulating that he was tearing it up during 2015 fall camp, many expected a big year from Brown, but an unfortunate broken leg during camp sidelined him for the season. After a year of rehab, he made good on that promise in 2016 by playing in all 13 games, a bursting onto the scene with a 4 touchdown day against Oklahoma, including this epic catch:


Brown finished the season with 32 catches for 402 yards and seven touchdowns, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors.

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#12 Rutgers Men's Lacrosse Tops #3 Buckeyes in Senior Day OT Thriller
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OSU receiver Noah Brown taken by Cowboys in 7th round
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DBU confirmed
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While Washington's three defensive backs selected in the second round is nice, it's not nearly as impressive as the threesome of Marshon Lattimore, Malik Hooker and Gareon Conley, the Buckeyes DBs that were all taken the night before, which tied Miami ...

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NFL Draft: 3 more Ohio State Buckeyes taken on night 2
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I know this is an old thread, so I've no idea if you'll see this, ScarletBlood31. Ran across this while googling about my family history.

For what it is worth, I grew up with a copy of this magazine. It was one of the few pictures I had of my paternal grandfather. I don't know much about the man, he left my grandmother when my father was 6 mo old. My dad reached out to him in the mid 90s, shortly before Paul Sarringhaus died. He informed my father of his health history to better understand health problems that my father, and now I, suffer from. Other than that Paul Sarringhaus, at that time, was not interested in his son or grand children. I do not know his circumstances prior to that, including why he left. My family didn't talk about it.

I am proud of my grandfather's accomplishments at OSU and in the war. His athletic genes also surely helped my father and myself have successful careers in college athletics. I don't know much about his personal or family life, so I cannot say anything about that. I do wish I had a chance to talk to him back in the 90s, but he was not open to that.

You asked about who Sarringhaus was. That gave me the opportunity to share what I know of him. Thank you for starting the thread and letting me share. And thank you for posting that pic, ScriptOhio.

NFL Draft profile: Cameron Johnston looks to punt at the next level
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Few, if any, punters get drafted each year. Will the Buckeye be the latest?

Strengths

• Big leg punter who creates lots of fair catches.
• Highly accurate when trying to pinpoint punts.
• Few touchbacks and high frequency of inside-20 punts.

Weaknesses

• Johnston was a rugby punter in college which NFL teams don’t use. The good news is he can punt both ways, he and Ohio State just elected not to strategically.
• Needs to improve his hang time in the NFL to further improve his number of fair catches.

Highlights



Projections


Per WalterFootball.com, Johnston is projected to be picked anywhere between the 6th round to not being picked and becoming an undrafted free agent.

Outlook


Regardless of his draft status, Johnston will almost certainly get NFL camp invites and will battle for an NFL punting job. The biggest question facing him is whether he can switch punting styles from his rugby punts — and early indications show that he can. The Buckeyes fans’ favorite punter will look to continue improving and make an NFL roster this fall.

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Nebraska pushed across runs in three of the first four frames while Husker starter Jake Hohensee settled down after a rocky start to retire the final nine Buckeyes he faced. The right-hander allowed two runs – one earned – and fanned four over three no ...
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Pitt grad transfer Cameron Johnson to visit Ohio State, per report
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The Buckeyes will play host to the former Panther next week.

Having numerous scholarships available now, Thad Matta and the Ohio State basketball program are looking to fill the open slots with not just uncommitted class of 2017 prospects, but also proven college players looking for a new home as transfers.

Reportedly showing interest in Howard point guard James Daniel and Elijah Long of Mount St. Mary’s, the Buckeyes will play host to one of the most sought after transfers left on the market.

Fresh off a visit to Kentucky, former University of Pittsburgh playmaker Cameron Johnson will make the trek to Columbus on Monday to see what the Buckeyes have to offer before heading out west for a trip to Arizona, per Jeff Goodman:


A grad transfer with two seasons of eligibility left, the 6’8, 210-pound guard could step right in for the rebuilding Buckeyes and help take some of the pressure off losing players such as Marc Loving and potentially Kam Williams.

Last season as a redshirt sophomore at Pittsburgh, Johnson, a Moon Township, PA native, averaged 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per ball game.

Not just a leader on the court, he’s also a standout in the classroom. Enrolled in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences at Pitt, Johnson is a two-time All-ACC Academic pick and a 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District selection.

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2017 NFL Draft: Track Day 3 Big Ten selections
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After 19 Big Ten players were selected in the first three rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft, it's time for the final three rounds Saturday afternoon.

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Round Two: Buckeyes Looking to Top the Seminoles For Yet Another 2018 Five-Star
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Open thread: Buckeye targets in action at UA camp in Cincinnati. A number of top Buckeye targets and plenty of Ohio's best prospects will be in action Saturday at the Under Armour All-American Camp in Cincinnati. Bucknuts will be on hand. Bill Kurelic ...

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NFL Draft profile: Noah Brown is a reliable receiving threat
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The receiver bounced back from injury to be a playmaker for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State fans waited years to see the talent from wide receiver Noah Brown that Coach Meyer and staff lauded since 2014. Finally, his 2016 showed everyone exactly what he is capable of when he’s healthy.

Despite a leg injury that kept him out for the better part of two seasons, he finally broke into the starting lineup last year and was the big playmaker the Buckeyes needed. With the departure of Devin Smith and then Michael Thomas, Brown stepped up admirably.

Measurements


*Denotes top performer among position group

Brown didn’t participate in the 40-yard dash at the combine, but did run it at Ohio State’s pro day workout.

Strengths

• Size. He’s one of the bigger receivers in the draft class, and can be a headache for defenses. He can pluck the ball out of the air right over the defensive back and come up with a big play.
• Physical. His size helps with this, but he attacks the ball regardless of who is in his way, and has a mean stiff arm to give him a little more separation.

Weaknesses

• He’s raw but talented. He only had one full season with the Buckeyes, but he made that season count in spite of his own scheme at times. He clearly would’ve been in the starting rotation had he been healthy his first two seasons, but still has a lot to improve on at the next level.
• Route-running. Due to his extended stay on the sideline, he isn’t quite as polished as some of the three and four year receivers coming out this year. His speed can cause issues for defenders, but he doesn’t make the cleanest cuts to utilize any initial separation.

Highlights

Stats

Projections


Per SB Nation’s Dan Kadar, Brown ranks No. 25 among the receiver prospects in this year’s draft class. His inexperience and drop in production following the Oklahoma game lends to his lower ranking, but he could make some team very happy with a late-round pick.

Outlook


Brown definitely still has some development before he becomes a starting receiver in the NFL, but he’s got the skills to be a breakout player with a year or two of experience. Teams covet having a big receiver on the outside who can come down with contested balls, and Brown is that guy.

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Mike Thomas continues rivalry with sliding Jourdan Lewis
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12 Big Ten players selected on Friday of the NFL Draft
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Twelve former Big Ten players were selected Friday in the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft, including four more from Michigan and three more from Ohio State.

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2017 NFL Draft: Day 2
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Curtis Samuel, WR (Carolina Panthers):


Curtis Samuel was the first Buckeye that was taken on Day 2 of the 2017 Draft, being selected with the 40th overall pick by the Panthers. The Panthers have spent picks on back to back offensive studs due to the losses of Ohio State Alums Ted Ginn and Corey Brown during free agency. With Samuel the Panthers will be getting a playmaker just like McCaffery who can play multiple positions. Both players have the speed and they will help Cam Newton give opposing teams defenses fits. Samuel will be used early and he will work in the slot, and he may see some time at Running Back. Samuel is 5’11” and 196-pounds and turned in a 4.31 40-time in the combine. His measurable and his talent will be utilized to spread the opposing defenses and keeping them honest during games. He will share time with McCaffrey, but I feel like Ron Rivera will give both draftees ample opportunities to shine.

Raekwon McMillan, ILB (Miami Dolphins):


Raekwon McMillan, a recruit out of the Peach State was the second Buckeye taken in Round 2. At 6’2″, 240 pounds he is the motor that was in charge of the Buckeye defense the last two and a half seasons. He has the speed and the leadership abilities that will continue to flourish at the next level. He is viewed as a 3 down linebacker and he must show development to see some playing time this fall. McMillan is the first Inside Linebacker taken over Vanderbilt’s own Zach Cunningham, and he will be behind newly acquired addition Lawrence Timmons and Kiko Alonso, who re-signed with the team this offseason. Behind both of them McMillan will have the time to develop under Timmons, who arrived after time in Pittsburg and Alonso, who was still hasn’t established himself in the league yet. McMillan’s only concern is in coverage, but he is a sure-tackler, who can stuff the run when called to. He can become great with some time, so I can see him as a back-up for now, but he can flourish with the right coaches in place.

Pat Elflein, C (Minnesota Vikings):


Pat Elflein was the Swiss Army Knife out of Ohio State who can play multiple positions along the Offensive Line. During the Ohio State Championship year Elflein began at Guard and then the following season he seamlessly switched to Center, where he earned the award for the Top Interior Lineman Award in his last season at Ohio State. At 6’3″, 303-pounds he will compete with the likes of Joe Berger and Nick Easton for the starting Center gig in Minnesota. If he cannot beat out the others at Center, Elflein can compete for the starting job at Guard opposite of former Ohio State Alum Alex Boone. The Vikings have another Guard in waiting and all Elflein needs is an opportunity to play and earn playing time. The Vikings drafted Dalvin Cook in the Second round and he will look to Elflein to block for the fellow rookie in the upcoming season. Elflein is a tireless blocker that almost always finishes until the whistle is blown. There are questions about his overall strength, but with an NFL Caliber strength and conditioning program, he will improve.






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