No. 1 ? Dontre Wilson, who played running back in high school and is projected by most to play the slot at Ohio State. He shares this number with cornerback Bradley Roby, which means it's fast. And he's listed as a running back for now.
No. 6 ? Vonn Bell, the defensive back from Tennessee who lifted the recruiting class with his Signing Day decision and could fight for early playing time as Ohio State's nickelback. Shares it with receiver Evan Spencer.
No. 13 Eli Apple ? Cornerback could fight to start if Roby is suspended for any games. Shares it with backup quarterback Kenny Guiton.
No. 15 ? Ezekiel Elliott, a running back who could enter in the mix as the Buckeyes have a lot of depth behind suspended Carlos Hyde, but may need it.
No. 16 ? Shared by two freshmen who could make big marks at Ohio State: quarterback J.T. Barrett, who may redshirt this year and is coming off a high school knee injury; and cornerback Cam Burrows, who, like Apple, could be at least a second-team cornerback and maybe more if Roby is out for any time.
No. 17 ? Jalin Marshall, a high school quarterback with smarts and speed who will play the slot for the Buckeyes and could make his name on offense very quickly. Gets this number to himself.
No. 19 ? Gareon Conley, who had some various position options and is listed as a cornerback
No. 29 ? Jayme Thompson, a safety from Toledo.
No. 35 ? Chris Worley, the Glenville defender who could be a linebacker or a safety, which might make him an ideal nickelback. He's listed as a safety.
No. 36 ? Trey Johnson, the big-name linebacker from Georgia who has been praised by coaches for his understanding of the game and could work his way into the two-deep immediately.
No. 43 ? Darron Lee, who still hasn't settled on a position, apparently. He is still listed as an athlete, though it seemed after signing day that he was going to wind up with the linebackers.
No. 44 ? Mike Mitchell, another major linebacker recruit from Texas who could play quickly.
No. 52 ? Donovan Munger, a lineman from Shaker Heights who lands on the defensive side of the ball.
No. 54 ? Billy Price, another defensive lineman who could play sooner than later.
No. 59 ? Defensive end Tyquan Lewis, who already showed flashes during spring practice.
No. 75 ? Offensive lineman Evan Lisle, at 6-foot-6, is the kind of tackle the Buckeyes are looking for.
No. 77 ? Defensive lineman Michael Hill from South Carolina, at 305 pounds, could enter the mix on the defensive line.
No. 82 ? Receiver James Clark is another young guy who adds speed to the offense.
No. 84 ? Corey Smith is a junior, not a freshman, but the junior-college transfer and Akron Buchtel grad is another option at wide receiver.
No. 85 ? Tight end Marcus Baugh from California is suspended for the first regular-season game after his arrest for underage drinking.
No. 93 ? Tracy Sprinkle, the defensive lineman from Elyria, was also in for spring and looked good.
No. 95 ? High number for the punter, as Australian Cameron Johnston was a late addition to the team but will play a major role.
No. 97 ? Like the number for defensive end Joey Bosa, the 6-foot-5 Florida native and nephew of former Buckeye Erik Kumerow.
