Can’t wait to watch Chase Young and Nick Bosa on the field at the same time! Add in whoever at DT, and there’s not much opportunity to double anyone.
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RANKING OHIO STATE'S TOP-FIVE DEFENSIVE END DUOS IN THE URBAN MEYER ERA
Throughout Urban Meyer's time at Ohio State, the defensive line has been consistently one of the team's top units led by some of its top players, particularly at the defensive end position.
With another talented defensive end duo of Nick Bosa and Chase Young set to make their mark this season, we rank Meyer's five best defensive end tandems at Ohio State.
5. JOEY BOSA & STEVE MILLER – 2014
There's no hiding from the obvious – Joey Bosa did most of the heavy lifting for this pair, which is the primary reason they aren't higher on the list.
In 2014, Bosa had the best season of any Buckeye defensive end – and arguably any overall player – since Urban Meyer's arrival in Columbus. That season, Bosa had 55 total tackles along with an absurd 21.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks while forcing four fumbles.
Following the season, Bosa was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a consensus All-American.
While Bosa proved to be virtually unblockable, Steve Miller was consistent and reliable playing opposite of him. He had 31 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks, and had a memorable tide-turning pick six in Ohio State's Sugar Bowl win over Alabama.
4. JOHN SIMON & NATHAN WILLIAMS – 2012
Urban Meyer's first season at Ohio State, the defensive line was one of the anchors of a defense that lacked experience and depth at almost every other position, and seniors John Simon and Nathan Williams were the anchors of that defensive line.
The pair combined for 84 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and two forced fumbles in just a 12-game season. They helped a young, inexperienced team overachieve all season and finish with an unblemished record.
Neither of these players were recruited by Urban Meyer, but they were important pieces of Meyer's first Buckeye team.
3. TYQUAN LEWIS & SAM HUBBARD – 2016/2017
The numbers don't really show how talented and reliable Tyquan Lewis and Sam Hubbard were. Both were multi-year starters at Ohio State and were eventually taken in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft.
The only reason their numbers are relatively low compared to other players on this list is because Ohio State was so ridiculously deep at the defensive end position during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. The Buckeyes had four players deserving of first-team, and rotated each of them almost equally.
So while they might not have the numbers to prove it, Hubbard and Lewis were undeniably some of the most talented defensive ends to start together under Urban Meyer.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ive-defensive-end-duos-in-the-urban-meyer-era
Throughout Urban Meyer's time at Ohio State, the defensive line has been consistently one of the team's top units led by some of its top players, particularly at the defensive end position.
With another talented defensive end duo of Nick Bosa and Chase Young set to make their mark this season, we rank Meyer's five best defensive end tandems at Ohio State.
5. JOEY BOSA & STEVE MILLER – 2014
There's no hiding from the obvious – Joey Bosa did most of the heavy lifting for this pair, which is the primary reason they aren't higher on the list.
In 2014, Bosa had the best season of any Buckeye defensive end – and arguably any overall player – since Urban Meyer's arrival in Columbus. That season, Bosa had 55 total tackles along with an absurd 21.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks while forcing four fumbles.
Following the season, Bosa was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and a consensus All-American.
While Bosa proved to be virtually unblockable, Steve Miller was consistent and reliable playing opposite of him. He had 31 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss and two sacks, and had a memorable tide-turning pick six in Ohio State's Sugar Bowl win over Alabama.
4. JOHN SIMON & NATHAN WILLIAMS – 2012
Urban Meyer's first season at Ohio State, the defensive line was one of the anchors of a defense that lacked experience and depth at almost every other position, and seniors John Simon and Nathan Williams were the anchors of that defensive line.
The pair combined for 84 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and two forced fumbles in just a 12-game season. They helped a young, inexperienced team overachieve all season and finish with an unblemished record.
Neither of these players were recruited by Urban Meyer, but they were important pieces of Meyer's first Buckeye team.
3. TYQUAN LEWIS & SAM HUBBARD – 2016/2017
The numbers don't really show how talented and reliable Tyquan Lewis and Sam Hubbard were. Both were multi-year starters at Ohio State and were eventually taken in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft.
The only reason their numbers are relatively low compared to other players on this list is because Ohio State was so ridiculously deep at the defensive end position during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. The Buckeyes had four players deserving of first-team, and rotated each of them almost equally.
So while they might not have the numbers to prove it, Hubbard and Lewis were undeniably some of the most talented defensive ends to start together under Urban Meyer.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ive-defensive-end-duos-in-the-urban-meyer-era
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DE is one of the position groups I’m intrigued with as a buckeye fan. Who will be spelling Bosa and Young? They won’t be as effective if they’re playing 95% of the defensive snaps. One of the young pups needs to step up and bite. Friday, Jean-Baptiste or Smith seem like the only back ups outside of Cooper.
Is this really the extent of DE depth? Who else am I missing?
Is this really the extent of DE depth? Who else am I missing?
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You're missing Jashon Cornell who moved back to DE from DT. I could see Cooper and Cornell providing quality depth, with Smith spelling when needed.
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Thanks! I missed his move to DE.
Alex Williams...he’s missing from the OSU scholarship breakdown on google.
https://sites.google.com/site/scholarshipbreakdown/home
Alex Williams...he’s missing from the OSU scholarship breakdown on google.
https://sites.google.com/site/scholarshipbreakdown/home
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Teradja Mitchell, K’Vaughan Pope in Process of Catching Up With Dallas Gant
Ohio State has three freshman linebackers on the roster this season, and with the new redshirt rules announced on Wednesday, you should expect to see each of them on the field this year.
One of those linebackers, however, has had a head start on the other two. Dallas Gant enrolled in January and took part in spring practice. The early-arrival from Toledo impressed teammates and coaches with his head-down, straight-forward approach. This month, however, he was finally joined by fellow rookies Teradja Mitchell and K’Vaughan Pope.
Mitchell came to Ohio State from Virginia Beach, where he was the No. 2 inside linebacker in the 2018 recruiting class. A run stopper, Mitchell did not have the benefit of spring football for the Buckeyes. Neither did Pope, the No. 9 inside linebacker out of Dinwiddie, Virginia. They did what they could to get ready, but it’s not the same as being on the practice fields in Columbus.
Gant spent his spring working at outside linebacker with the Buckeyes, gaining valuable experience along the way. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Pope were still in high school, itching to get to Columbus as soon as they could.
“Teradja and K’Vaughan. K’Vaughan’s a special athlete. They were up here for the spring game and I had a great time with them,” OSU linebackers coach Bill Davis said this spring.
“They’re so excited and they’re working so hard to be ready. What happens when you have Dallas Gant, who’s their same age already here, they’re champing at the bit at their high school and saying ‘I’ve got to keep up with Dallas and everything he’s getting done.’ I’m really excited about these young guys that are coming in. I hope and expect them to contribute.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/06/teradja-mitchell-kvaughan-pope-process-dallas-gant/
Ohio State has three freshman linebackers on the roster this season, and with the new redshirt rules announced on Wednesday, you should expect to see each of them on the field this year.
One of those linebackers, however, has had a head start on the other two. Dallas Gant enrolled in January and took part in spring practice. The early-arrival from Toledo impressed teammates and coaches with his head-down, straight-forward approach. This month, however, he was finally joined by fellow rookies Teradja Mitchell and K’Vaughan Pope.
Mitchell came to Ohio State from Virginia Beach, where he was the No. 2 inside linebacker in the 2018 recruiting class. A run stopper, Mitchell did not have the benefit of spring football for the Buckeyes. Neither did Pope, the No. 9 inside linebacker out of Dinwiddie, Virginia. They did what they could to get ready, but it’s not the same as being on the practice fields in Columbus.
Gant spent his spring working at outside linebacker with the Buckeyes, gaining valuable experience along the way. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Pope were still in high school, itching to get to Columbus as soon as they could.
“Teradja and K’Vaughan. K’Vaughan’s a special athlete. They were up here for the spring game and I had a great time with them,” OSU linebackers coach Bill Davis said this spring.
“They’re so excited and they’re working so hard to be ready. What happens when you have Dallas Gant, who’s their same age already here, they’re champing at the bit at their high school and saying ‘I’ve got to keep up with Dallas and everything he’s getting done.’ I’m really excited about these young guys that are coming in. I hope and expect them to contribute.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/06/teradja-mitchell-kvaughan-pope-process-dallas-gant/
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OHIO STATE'S DEFENSIVE ENDS COULD BE EVEN MORE TALENTED AT THE TOP THAN LAST SEASON
Three of Ohio State's defensive ends from last season will be on NFL rosters this season after they were taken in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft. That's more players than there are starting spots.
That in itself is impressive, but what's even more mind boggling is that you can expect Ohio State's defensive line to have even more talent this coming season, particularly at the starting positions.
The Buckeyes had perhaps the deepest group of defensive ends in program history last season. The two-deep at the position would start at most other programs throughout the country, and in many situations, so could the three deep.
At the top of the lineup were three experienced veteran leaders – Tyquan Lewis, Sam Hubbard and Jalyn Holmes – all of whom will be playing in the NFL next season. But behind them, in terms of raw talent potential, were some of the top defensive ends Ohio State has ever recruited. And those are the players Buckeye fans will see on the field this season, with an extra season of development under their belts.
Five-star Nick Bosa was the top defensive end in the 2016 class and is currently projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in next year's NFL Draft. He'll headline the defensive line, and playing opposite of him is five-star Chase Young, the No. 2 defensive end in the 2017 class.
Bosa and Young together will be the highest-rated pair of pass rushers since Urban Meyer arrived in Columbus.
Those two will play the bulk of the snaps at defensive end, but rotating in will be Jashon Cornell and Jonathon Cooper, both of whom were composite five-star prospects at one point in their recruitment.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ven-more-talented-at-the-top-than-last-season
Three of Ohio State's defensive ends from last season will be on NFL rosters this season after they were taken in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft. That's more players than there are starting spots.
That in itself is impressive, but what's even more mind boggling is that you can expect Ohio State's defensive line to have even more talent this coming season, particularly at the starting positions.
The Buckeyes had perhaps the deepest group of defensive ends in program history last season. The two-deep at the position would start at most other programs throughout the country, and in many situations, so could the three deep.
At the top of the lineup were three experienced veteran leaders – Tyquan Lewis, Sam Hubbard and Jalyn Holmes – all of whom will be playing in the NFL next season. But behind them, in terms of raw talent potential, were some of the top defensive ends Ohio State has ever recruited. And those are the players Buckeye fans will see on the field this season, with an extra season of development under their belts.
Five-star Nick Bosa was the top defensive end in the 2016 class and is currently projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in next year's NFL Draft. He'll headline the defensive line, and playing opposite of him is five-star Chase Young, the No. 2 defensive end in the 2017 class.
Bosa and Young together will be the highest-rated pair of pass rushers since Urban Meyer arrived in Columbus.
Those two will play the bulk of the snaps at defensive end, but rotating in will be Jashon Cornell and Jonathon Cooper, both of whom were composite five-star prospects at one point in their recruitment.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ven-more-talented-at-the-top-than-last-season
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Alright, I'll take a quick, way too early shot at the defensive depth chart:
DE: Nick Bosa, Jashon Cornell, Tyler Friday (no surprises here)
DE: Chase Young, Jonathan Cooper, Tyreke Smith (think Young gets the nod but expect to see a ton of Cooper)
DT: Dre'Mont Jones, Antwuan Jackson, Davon Hamilton (past Jones, I think you see heavy rotations, especially since Bosa and Cornell could be sliding down...I put Togiai up there high, as it sounds like he is blowing the staff away and is college ready, so just think he pushes his way up the depth chart...Jackson just has a world of talent and brings another dimension in if he is the same player he was on film...Landers and Hamilton will play plenty with their experience, and Garrett is coming along nice...really deep position here and it will be interesting to see who makes moves this summer...also, will Malik Barrow be healthy? )
DT: Robert Landers, Tommy Togiai, Haskell Garrett (see analysis above)
OLB: Malik Harrison, Keandre Jones, Dallas Gant (I could see Harrison and Jones both playing a lot...Gant got in early and impressed)
OLB: Dante Booker, Pete Werner, Justin Hilliard (Hilliard is a huge wildcard, as is Booker...both could be starters if healthy, or at the bottom of the depth chart if not...Werner is going to play, staff loves him)
MLB: Barron Browning, Tuf Borland, Terjada Mitchell (only giving Browning the nod because Borland is hurt, although there could be some catching up for Borland to do if everything clicks for Browning with his talent...Mitchell is very smart and a college-ready player, could see him getting on the field potentially)
CB: Kendall Sheffield, Shaun Wade, Marcus Williamson (think Sheffield runs away with a starting spot and plays well...really see Wade playing a significant role this year despite the logjam at CB...Williamson REALLY impressed me in the spring game, he is a true cover corner and great instincts)
CB: Damon Arnette, Jeffrey Okudah, Tyreke Johnson (I would put a giant OR between Arnette and Okudah, as I think Okudah could overtake this spot or end up playing more even if Arnette is listed as the starter...Tyreke Johnson is a flat out freak that might get out there with his early enrollment)
S: Isiah Pryor, Amir Riep, Josh Proctor (big toss up and huge camp battle...loved what I have seen from both, but Riep might be the better cover guy and Pryor is an enforcer...could very well see both out there rotating depending on who we are playing...Proctor at least plays on special teams imo)
S: Jordan Fuller, Brendon White, Jashen Wint (Fuller has a spot locked up, no idea how White and Wint have been doing)
DE: Nick Bosa, Jashon Cornell, Tyler Friday (no surprises here)
DE: Chase Young, Jonathan Cooper, Tyreke Smith (think Young gets the nod but expect to see a ton of Cooper)
DT: Dre'Mont Jones, Antwuan Jackson, Davon Hamilton (past Jones, I think you see heavy rotations, especially since Bosa and Cornell could be sliding down...I put Togiai up there high, as it sounds like he is blowing the staff away and is college ready, so just think he pushes his way up the depth chart...Jackson just has a world of talent and brings another dimension in if he is the same player he was on film...Landers and Hamilton will play plenty with their experience, and Garrett is coming along nice...really deep position here and it will be interesting to see who makes moves this summer...also, will Malik Barrow be healthy? )
DT: Robert Landers, Tommy Togiai, Haskell Garrett (see analysis above)
OLB: Malik Harrison, Keandre Jones, Dallas Gant (I could see Harrison and Jones both playing a lot...Gant got in early and impressed)
OLB: Dante Booker, Pete Werner, Justin Hilliard (Hilliard is a huge wildcard, as is Booker...both could be starters if healthy, or at the bottom of the depth chart if not...Werner is going to play, staff loves him)
MLB: Barron Browning, Tuf Borland, Terjada Mitchell (only giving Browning the nod because Borland is hurt, although there could be some catching up for Borland to do if everything clicks for Browning with his talent...Mitchell is very smart and a college-ready player, could see him getting on the field potentially)
CB: Kendall Sheffield, Shaun Wade, Marcus Williamson (think Sheffield runs away with a starting spot and plays well...really see Wade playing a significant role this year despite the logjam at CB...Williamson REALLY impressed me in the spring game, he is a true cover corner and great instincts)
CB: Damon Arnette, Jeffrey Okudah, Tyreke Johnson (I would put a giant OR between Arnette and Okudah, as I think Okudah could overtake this spot or end up playing more even if Arnette is listed as the starter...Tyreke Johnson is a flat out freak that might get out there with his early enrollment)
S: Isiah Pryor, Amir Riep, Josh Proctor (big toss up and huge camp battle...loved what I have seen from both, but Riep might be the better cover guy and Pryor is an enforcer...could very well see both out there rotating depending on who we are playing...Proctor at least plays on special teams imo)
S: Jordan Fuller, Brendon White, Jashen Wint (Fuller has a spot locked up, no idea how White and Wint have been doing)
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Story of Baron Browning in 2018 Begins in the Middle
When it comes to being a versatile football player, it’s not where you start, it’s where you finish starting.
The Ohio State linebackers as a group showcase this versatility with their ability to switch positions. Most of the OSU linebackers played more than one spot this spring. Wills spent time at Sam, Sams at Will, and sophomore Baron Browning spent time both outside and inside. The Buckeyes’ defensive system aids this along by having similar responsibilities for the outside linebackers.
The middle, however, is a completely different animal. And the fact that it isn’t for everyone is what makes the situation this year so critical.
Ohio State had to replace two-year starter Raekwon McMillan following the 2016 season, and their plan to have Chris Worley step in for him did not work. When Tuf Borland entered into the equation, things got better. But with Borland now on the shelf with an Achilles tendon injury until possibly September, linebackers coach Bill Davis had to put OSU’s versatility to work.
Browning was moved to the middle in order to provide some competition for fourth-year junior Justin Hilliard. They needed competition at that spot, and they got it.
“After Tuf got hurt, we moved him,” Davis said of Browning following spring ball. “We started him outside, so he’s a guy who can flip a little bit. So can Justin. At the end of last year, Justin was out there at Will, too. There’s a couple guys who can play Mike and Will, but for the most part we’re trying to switch the outside and leave the inside alone.”
Browning and Hilliard got the vast majority of the work at middle linebacker this spring. Browning played the position a year ago as well, but it wasn’t necessarily seen as his eventual home. Davis started him out in the middle so that he could learn the defense and the positions, which would then make the transition outside easier for him.
The move inside, however, doesn’t need to be permanent. If Browning can establish himself as one of the team’s top three or four linebackers, then he could move back outside once Borland returns to his 100% self.
“Baron or Justin could, yeah,” Davis said. “That’s one of the great things about the flexibility of the defense and the scheme, is that if we can teach them and train them right, they have that ability to move out there. So you put your next best player out there, not just the next guy that knows Will, if that makes sense.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/06/baron-browning-2018-begins-middle/
When it comes to being a versatile football player, it’s not where you start, it’s where you finish starting.
The Ohio State linebackers as a group showcase this versatility with their ability to switch positions. Most of the OSU linebackers played more than one spot this spring. Wills spent time at Sam, Sams at Will, and sophomore Baron Browning spent time both outside and inside. The Buckeyes’ defensive system aids this along by having similar responsibilities for the outside linebackers.
The middle, however, is a completely different animal. And the fact that it isn’t for everyone is what makes the situation this year so critical.
Ohio State had to replace two-year starter Raekwon McMillan following the 2016 season, and their plan to have Chris Worley step in for him did not work. When Tuf Borland entered into the equation, things got better. But with Borland now on the shelf with an Achilles tendon injury until possibly September, linebackers coach Bill Davis had to put OSU’s versatility to work.
Browning was moved to the middle in order to provide some competition for fourth-year junior Justin Hilliard. They needed competition at that spot, and they got it.
“After Tuf got hurt, we moved him,” Davis said of Browning following spring ball. “We started him outside, so he’s a guy who can flip a little bit. So can Justin. At the end of last year, Justin was out there at Will, too. There’s a couple guys who can play Mike and Will, but for the most part we’re trying to switch the outside and leave the inside alone.”
Browning and Hilliard got the vast majority of the work at middle linebacker this spring. Browning played the position a year ago as well, but it wasn’t necessarily seen as his eventual home. Davis started him out in the middle so that he could learn the defense and the positions, which would then make the transition outside easier for him.
The move inside, however, doesn’t need to be permanent. If Browning can establish himself as one of the team’s top three or four linebackers, then he could move back outside once Borland returns to his 100% self.
“Baron or Justin could, yeah,” Davis said. “That’s one of the great things about the flexibility of the defense and the scheme, is that if we can teach them and train them right, they have that ability to move out there. So you put your next best player out there, not just the next guy that knows Will, if that makes sense.”
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/06/baron-browning-2018-begins-middle/
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DESPITE INEXPERIENCE, OHIO STATE'S LINEBACKERS MUST STEP UP IN 2018
At the start of the season, Ohio State will have three new starting linebackers.
With Jerome Baker and Chris Worley in the NFL, and Tuf Borland likely out for the beginning for the season with an Achilles injury, the Buckeye linebacking corps will be fairly green to start the season.
Of the six linebackers currently vying for the starting spots, four of them have fewer than 20 tackles in their careers and the other two – Dante Booker and Malik Harrison – have fewer tackles in their entire careers than Baker, Worley and Borland had just last season.
But while each of them are inexperienced and unproven players, Ohio State can't afford a drop in production as it heads into the new season. In fact, the Buckeyes likely need their linebackers to be even better in 2018, despite the roster turnover.
While it's not necessarily fair to call Ohio State's linebackers the weak link of the 2018 defense, the team lost two games last season and in both cases the opposing offense seemed to have success attacking the Buckeye linebackers.
Oklahoma ravaged Ohio State with an RPO-heavy offense that read the linebackers, forcing them out of position which led to eventual Heisman winner Baker Mayfield torching the Buckeye defense for 386 yards and three touchdowns.
Then there was the debacle in Iowa City, when the nation's 102nd-best offense dropped 55 points on what looked like a completely ill-prepared Buckeye defense, particularly at the linebacker position. The players seemed confused by relatively simple concepts, and were unable to react accordingly.
To quote our scheme analyst Kyle Jones, the defense "looked as though they'd never seen an I-formation or two-tight end set in their lives."
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-ohio-states-linebackers-must-step-up-in-2018
At the start of the season, Ohio State will have three new starting linebackers.
With Jerome Baker and Chris Worley in the NFL, and Tuf Borland likely out for the beginning for the season with an Achilles injury, the Buckeye linebacking corps will be fairly green to start the season.
Of the six linebackers currently vying for the starting spots, four of them have fewer than 20 tackles in their careers and the other two – Dante Booker and Malik Harrison – have fewer tackles in their entire careers than Baker, Worley and Borland had just last season.
But while each of them are inexperienced and unproven players, Ohio State can't afford a drop in production as it heads into the new season. In fact, the Buckeyes likely need their linebackers to be even better in 2018, despite the roster turnover.
While it's not necessarily fair to call Ohio State's linebackers the weak link of the 2018 defense, the team lost two games last season and in both cases the opposing offense seemed to have success attacking the Buckeye linebackers.
Oklahoma ravaged Ohio State with an RPO-heavy offense that read the linebackers, forcing them out of position which led to eventual Heisman winner Baker Mayfield torching the Buckeye defense for 386 yards and three touchdowns.
Then there was the debacle in Iowa City, when the nation's 102nd-best offense dropped 55 points on what looked like a completely ill-prepared Buckeye defense, particularly at the linebacker position. The players seemed confused by relatively simple concepts, and were unable to react accordingly.
To quote our scheme analyst Kyle Jones, the defense "looked as though they'd never seen an I-formation or two-tight end set in their lives."
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-ohio-states-linebackers-must-step-up-in-2018
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COMPARING OHIO STATE'S 2018 DEFENSIVE END ROSTER TO URBAN MEYER'S PREVIOUS BUCKEYES TEAMS
Ohio State’s 2018 roster is loaded with talent, per usual, but how does it compare to the Buckeyes’ previous teams since Urban Meyer has arrived in Columbus?
Here at Eleven Warriors, we’ve been taking a position-by-position look at how the Buckeyes’ current roster stacks up with Ohio State’s rosters from Meyer’s first six seasons as head coach.
After evaluation how Ohio State’s current roster compares in terms of depth, experience and highly recruited players at each offensive position earlier this month, we get back into it on the defensive side of the ball with a look at the defensive ends.
Ohio State’s depth at the defensive end position last season was well-documented, as the Buckeyes have four legitimate starters at the position – Nick Bosa, Tyquan Lewis, Sam Hubbard and Jalyn Holmes – with the latter three all being selected in April’s NFL draft.
This season, it stands out that the Buckeyes don’t have as much experienced depth at the position, but also that they have three defensive ends who were highly touted recruits – Bosa, Chase Young and Jonathon Cooper – who all have the potential to be stars this season.
Are the Buckeyes as talented as they’ve ever been at defensive end, and how does their depth and experience at the position compare to seasons other than last year? We take a look back now at Ohio State’s defensive end rosters from 2012 to 2017, and compare them to the Buckeyes’ roster at the position for 2018, to answer those questions.
Ohio State’s defensive end rosters for every season from 2012 through 2018 are listed below with each player’s year of eligibility, number of recruiting stars (based on 247Sports’ composite rankings) and how many games they had appeared in and started going into each respective season, with analysis to follow on how this year’s group stacks up with the rest.
Note: Players who made position switches are only listed for the years that they were defensive ends on Ohio State’s roster.
2012
John Simon, Senior (★★★★) – 39 games, 26 starts
Nathan Williams, Redshirt Senior (★★★★) – 35 games, 12 starts
J.T. Moore, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★) – 13 games, 4 starts
Michael Bennett, Sophomore (★★★★) – 13 games
Steve Miller, Sophomore (★★★★) – 2 games
Rashad Frazier, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★)
Noah Spence, Freshman (★★★★★)
Jamal Marcus, Freshman (★★★★)
Se’Von Pittman, Freshman (★★★★)
William McCary, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on)
Claudius Mbemba, Redshirt Freshman (Walk-on)
2013
Noah Spence, Sophomore (★★★★★) – 11 games
Jamal Marcus, Sophomore (★★★★) – 11 games
Steve Miller, Junior (★★★★) – 2 games
Rashad Frazier, Redshirt Junior (★★★)
Joey Bosa, Freshman (★★★★)
Tyquan Lewis, Freshman (★★★★)
Chris Rock, Redshirt Sophomore (Walk-on)
2014
Joey Bosa, Sophomore (★★★★) – 14 games, 10 starts
Steve Miller, Senior (★★★★) – 13 games
Rashad Frazier, Redshirt Senior (★★★) – 1 game
Tyquan Lewis, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Jalyn Holmes, Freshman (★★★★)
Sam Hubbard, Freshman (★★★★)
Darius Slade, Freshman (★★★)
Chris Fong, Redshirt Junior (Walk-on)
2015
Joey Bosa, Junior (★★★★) – 29 games, 25 starts
Tyquan Lewis, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★★) – 13 games
Jalyn Holmes, Sophomore (★★★★) – 9 games
Sam Hubbard, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Darius Slade, Redshirt Freshman (★★★)
Chris Fong, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on)
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Ohio State’s 2017 group of "Rushmen" was the most well-rounded group that Meyer and defensive line coach Larry Johnson have had yet – with four defensive ends who were all capable of playing interchangeable roles – and they made a huge impact on the Buckeyes that went beyond their contributions on the field, as Tyquan Lewis, Sam Hubbard and Jalyn Holmes were all considered great team leaders.
The Buckeyes’ 2018 defensive ends aren’t likely to have quite that kind of impact in the locker room, but they’re capable of making an equal or potentially even greater impact on the field.
The defensive end position has been one of Ohio State’s strengths throughout the Meyer era, especially since Johnson arrived in 2014, and with a roster that is loaded with talent both for this season and with players (other than Bosa and maybe Cooper or Cornell) who should be around for multiple seasons to come, that doesn’t look as though it should change anytime soon.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...oster-to-urban-meyers-previous-buckeyes-teams
Ohio State’s 2018 roster is loaded with talent, per usual, but how does it compare to the Buckeyes’ previous teams since Urban Meyer has arrived in Columbus?
Here at Eleven Warriors, we’ve been taking a position-by-position look at how the Buckeyes’ current roster stacks up with Ohio State’s rosters from Meyer’s first six seasons as head coach.
After evaluation how Ohio State’s current roster compares in terms of depth, experience and highly recruited players at each offensive position earlier this month, we get back into it on the defensive side of the ball with a look at the defensive ends.
Ohio State’s depth at the defensive end position last season was well-documented, as the Buckeyes have four legitimate starters at the position – Nick Bosa, Tyquan Lewis, Sam Hubbard and Jalyn Holmes – with the latter three all being selected in April’s NFL draft.
This season, it stands out that the Buckeyes don’t have as much experienced depth at the position, but also that they have three defensive ends who were highly touted recruits – Bosa, Chase Young and Jonathon Cooper – who all have the potential to be stars this season.
Are the Buckeyes as talented as they’ve ever been at defensive end, and how does their depth and experience at the position compare to seasons other than last year? We take a look back now at Ohio State’s defensive end rosters from 2012 to 2017, and compare them to the Buckeyes’ roster at the position for 2018, to answer those questions.
Ohio State’s defensive end rosters for every season from 2012 through 2018 are listed below with each player’s year of eligibility, number of recruiting stars (based on 247Sports’ composite rankings) and how many games they had appeared in and started going into each respective season, with analysis to follow on how this year’s group stacks up with the rest.
Note: Players who made position switches are only listed for the years that they were defensive ends on Ohio State’s roster.
2012
John Simon, Senior (★★★★) – 39 games, 26 starts
Nathan Williams, Redshirt Senior (★★★★) – 35 games, 12 starts
J.T. Moore, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★) – 13 games, 4 starts
Michael Bennett, Sophomore (★★★★) – 13 games
Steve Miller, Sophomore (★★★★) – 2 games
Rashad Frazier, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★)
Noah Spence, Freshman (★★★★★)
Jamal Marcus, Freshman (★★★★)
Se’Von Pittman, Freshman (★★★★)
William McCary, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on)
Claudius Mbemba, Redshirt Freshman (Walk-on)
2013
Noah Spence, Sophomore (★★★★★) – 11 games
Jamal Marcus, Sophomore (★★★★) – 11 games
Steve Miller, Junior (★★★★) – 2 games
Rashad Frazier, Redshirt Junior (★★★)
Joey Bosa, Freshman (★★★★)
Tyquan Lewis, Freshman (★★★★)
Chris Rock, Redshirt Sophomore (Walk-on)
2014
Joey Bosa, Sophomore (★★★★) – 14 games, 10 starts
Steve Miller, Senior (★★★★) – 13 games
Rashad Frazier, Redshirt Senior (★★★) – 1 game
Tyquan Lewis, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Jalyn Holmes, Freshman (★★★★)
Sam Hubbard, Freshman (★★★★)
Darius Slade, Freshman (★★★)
Chris Fong, Redshirt Junior (Walk-on)
2015
Joey Bosa, Junior (★★★★) – 29 games, 25 starts
Tyquan Lewis, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★★) – 13 games
Jalyn Holmes, Sophomore (★★★★) – 9 games
Sam Hubbard, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Darius Slade, Redshirt Freshman (★★★)
Chris Fong, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on)
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Ohio State’s 2017 group of "Rushmen" was the most well-rounded group that Meyer and defensive line coach Larry Johnson have had yet – with four defensive ends who were all capable of playing interchangeable roles – and they made a huge impact on the Buckeyes that went beyond their contributions on the field, as Tyquan Lewis, Sam Hubbard and Jalyn Holmes were all considered great team leaders.
The Buckeyes’ 2018 defensive ends aren’t likely to have quite that kind of impact in the locker room, but they’re capable of making an equal or potentially even greater impact on the field.
The defensive end position has been one of Ohio State’s strengths throughout the Meyer era, especially since Johnson arrived in 2014, and with a roster that is loaded with talent both for this season and with players (other than Bosa and maybe Cooper or Cornell) who should be around for multiple seasons to come, that doesn’t look as though it should change anytime soon.
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COMPARING OHIO STATE'S 2018 LINEBACKER ROSTER TO URBAN MEYER'S PREVIOUS BUCKEYES TEAMS
Ohio State’s 2018 roster is loaded with talent, per usual, but how does it compare to the Buckeyes’ previous teams since Urban Meyer has arrived in Columbus?
Here at Eleven Warriors, we’ve been taking a look over the course of this month at how each position on the Buckeyes’ roster stacks up with Ohio State’s rosters from Meyer’s first six seasons as head coach, a look that now continues at the linebacker position.
Ohio State’s linebackers are coming off one of the Buckeyes’ worst seasons at the position – Bill Davis’ first season coaching the position for the Buckeyes – in a long time, as the group was regularly panned for its inconsistent play last season, especially in pass coverage.
Going into the 2018 season, the linebackers remain a major question mark for the Buckeyes, not only because of their struggles last year but also because they are replacing a pair of two-year starters at the position, leaving Ohio State inexperienced in that group.
Even before we take a closer look at the roster, that much is already well-established: Ohio State’s returning linebackers haven’t started very many collegiate games. Is that a distinct difference from Meyer’s previous seasons coaching the Buckeyes, though, and how does the overall depth and talent of this year’s linebacker roster stack up with Ohio State’s 2012 through 2017 teams?
By looking back at the groups of linebackers who were on those teams, we can answer the above questions.
Ohio State’s defensive end rosters for every season from 2012 through 2018 are listed below with each player’s year of eligibility, number of recruiting stars (based on 247Sports’ composite rankings) and how many games they had appeared in and started going into each respective season, with analysis to follow on how this year’s group stacks up with the rest.
Note: Players who made position switches are only listed for the seasons that they were linebackers for the Buckeyes. Players who made midseason position switches are listed if they began the season at linebacker.
2012
Storm Klein, Senior (★★★★) – 38 games, 10 starts
Etienne Sabino, Redshirt Senior (★★★★★) – 39 games, 5 starts
Ryan Shazier, Sophomore (★★★★) – 13 games, 3 starts
Curtis Grant, Sophomore (★★★★★) – 10 games
Conner Crowell, Redshirt Freshman (★★★)
David Perkins, Freshman (★★★★)
Joshua Perry, Freshman (★★★★)
Camren Williams, Freshman (★★★★)
Luke Roberts, Freshman (★★★)
Stewart Smith, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on) – 5 games
Ross Oltorik, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on)
Joe Burger, Freshman (Walk-on)
Craig Fada, Freshman (Walk-on)
2013
Ryan Shazier, Junior (★★★★) – 25 games, 15 starts
Curtis Grant, Junior (★★★★★) – 18 games, 3 starts
Joshua Perry, Sophomore (★★★★) – 10 games
Camren Williams, Sophomore (★★★★) – 10 games
Mike Mitchell, Freshman (★★★★)
Trey Johnson, Freshman (★★★★)
Darron Lee, Freshman (★★★)
Craig Cataline, Redshirt Junior (Walk-on) – 1 game
Joe Burger, Redshirt Freshman (Walk-on)
Craig Fada, Redshirt Freshman (Walk-on)
Nick Snyder, Sophomore (Walk-on)
Aaron Mawhirter, Freshman (Walk-on)
2014
Curtis Grant, Senior (★★★★★) – 31 games, 15 starts
Joshua Perry, Junior (★★★★) – 23 games, 10 starts
Camren Williams, Junior (★★★★) – 24 games, 1 start
Devan Bogard, Junior (★★★★) – 16 games (as S)
Trey Johnson, Sophomore (★★★★) – 7 games
Darron Lee, Redshirt Freshman (★★★) – 2 games
Chris Worley, Redshirt Freshman (★★★)
Raekwon McMillan, Freshman (★★★★★)
Dante Booker, Freshman (★★★★)
Kyle Berger, Freshman (★★★★)
Craig Fada, Redshirt Sophomore (Walk-on) – 11 games
Joe Burger, Redshirt Sophomore (Walk-on) – 5 games
Nick Snyder, Junior (Walk-on) – 1 game
Zach Turnure, Freshman (Walk-on)
2015
Joshua Perry, Senior (★★★★) – 38 games, 24 starts
Camren Williams, Senior (★★★★) – 39 games, 1 start
Darron Lee, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★) – 17 games, 15 starts
Raekwon McMillan, Sophomore (★★★★★) – 15 games
Chris Worley, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★) – 14 games, 1 start
Dante Booker, Sophomore (★★★★) – 11 games
Kyle Berger, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Justin Hilliard, Freshman (★★★★★)
Jerome Baker, Freshman (★★★★)
Nick Conner, Freshman (★★★★)
Craig Fada, Redshirt Junior (Walk-on) – 26 games
Joe Burger, Redshirt Junior (Walk-on) – 20 games
Zach Turnure, Sophomore (Walk-on)
Jared Drake, Freshman (Walk-on)
2016
Raekwon McMillan, Junior (★★★★★) – 28 games, 13 starts
Chris Worley, Redshirt Junior (★★★) – 26 games, 1 start
Dante Booker, Junior (★★★★) – 24 games
Jerome Baker, Sophomore (★★★★) – 7 games
Justin Hilliard, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★★)
Nick Conner, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Tuf Borland, Freshman (★★★★)
Keandre Jones, Freshman (★★★★)
Malik Harrison, Freshman (★★★)
Craig Fada, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on*) – 38 games
Joe Burger, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on*) – 33 games
Zach Turnure, Junior (Walk-on)
Jared Drake, Sophomore (Walk-on)
Hayden Jester, Freshman (Walk-on)
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The Buckeyes’ linebackers didn’t quite play up to that same standard last season, but with a talented group of young players at the position including Browning, Pete Werner and a trio of four-star freshmen in Teradja Mitchell, Dallas Gant and K’Vaughan Pope, the upside for the group over the next two to three years is very high.
Going into 2018, however, Ohio State’s linebacker roster is unproven, and the players who ultimately end up seeing the field from it this season will need to prove they can overcome that inexperience to perform up to their ability.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...oster-to-urban-meyers-previous-buckeyes-teams
Ohio State’s 2018 roster is loaded with talent, per usual, but how does it compare to the Buckeyes’ previous teams since Urban Meyer has arrived in Columbus?
Here at Eleven Warriors, we’ve been taking a look over the course of this month at how each position on the Buckeyes’ roster stacks up with Ohio State’s rosters from Meyer’s first six seasons as head coach, a look that now continues at the linebacker position.
Ohio State’s linebackers are coming off one of the Buckeyes’ worst seasons at the position – Bill Davis’ first season coaching the position for the Buckeyes – in a long time, as the group was regularly panned for its inconsistent play last season, especially in pass coverage.
Going into the 2018 season, the linebackers remain a major question mark for the Buckeyes, not only because of their struggles last year but also because they are replacing a pair of two-year starters at the position, leaving Ohio State inexperienced in that group.
Even before we take a closer look at the roster, that much is already well-established: Ohio State’s returning linebackers haven’t started very many collegiate games. Is that a distinct difference from Meyer’s previous seasons coaching the Buckeyes, though, and how does the overall depth and talent of this year’s linebacker roster stack up with Ohio State’s 2012 through 2017 teams?
By looking back at the groups of linebackers who were on those teams, we can answer the above questions.
Ohio State’s defensive end rosters for every season from 2012 through 2018 are listed below with each player’s year of eligibility, number of recruiting stars (based on 247Sports’ composite rankings) and how many games they had appeared in and started going into each respective season, with analysis to follow on how this year’s group stacks up with the rest.
Note: Players who made position switches are only listed for the seasons that they were linebackers for the Buckeyes. Players who made midseason position switches are listed if they began the season at linebacker.
2012
Storm Klein, Senior (★★★★) – 38 games, 10 starts
Etienne Sabino, Redshirt Senior (★★★★★) – 39 games, 5 starts
Ryan Shazier, Sophomore (★★★★) – 13 games, 3 starts
Curtis Grant, Sophomore (★★★★★) – 10 games
Conner Crowell, Redshirt Freshman (★★★)
David Perkins, Freshman (★★★★)
Joshua Perry, Freshman (★★★★)
Camren Williams, Freshman (★★★★)
Luke Roberts, Freshman (★★★)
Stewart Smith, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on) – 5 games
Ross Oltorik, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on)
Joe Burger, Freshman (Walk-on)
Craig Fada, Freshman (Walk-on)
2013
Ryan Shazier, Junior (★★★★) – 25 games, 15 starts
Curtis Grant, Junior (★★★★★) – 18 games, 3 starts
Joshua Perry, Sophomore (★★★★) – 10 games
Camren Williams, Sophomore (★★★★) – 10 games
Mike Mitchell, Freshman (★★★★)
Trey Johnson, Freshman (★★★★)
Darron Lee, Freshman (★★★)
Craig Cataline, Redshirt Junior (Walk-on) – 1 game
Joe Burger, Redshirt Freshman (Walk-on)
Craig Fada, Redshirt Freshman (Walk-on)
Nick Snyder, Sophomore (Walk-on)
Aaron Mawhirter, Freshman (Walk-on)
2014
Curtis Grant, Senior (★★★★★) – 31 games, 15 starts
Joshua Perry, Junior (★★★★) – 23 games, 10 starts
Camren Williams, Junior (★★★★) – 24 games, 1 start
Devan Bogard, Junior (★★★★) – 16 games (as S)
Trey Johnson, Sophomore (★★★★) – 7 games
Darron Lee, Redshirt Freshman (★★★) – 2 games
Chris Worley, Redshirt Freshman (★★★)
Raekwon McMillan, Freshman (★★★★★)
Dante Booker, Freshman (★★★★)
Kyle Berger, Freshman (★★★★)
Craig Fada, Redshirt Sophomore (Walk-on) – 11 games
Joe Burger, Redshirt Sophomore (Walk-on) – 5 games
Nick Snyder, Junior (Walk-on) – 1 game
Zach Turnure, Freshman (Walk-on)
2015
Joshua Perry, Senior (★★★★) – 38 games, 24 starts
Camren Williams, Senior (★★★★) – 39 games, 1 start
Darron Lee, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★) – 17 games, 15 starts
Raekwon McMillan, Sophomore (★★★★★) – 15 games
Chris Worley, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★) – 14 games, 1 start
Dante Booker, Sophomore (★★★★) – 11 games
Kyle Berger, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Justin Hilliard, Freshman (★★★★★)
Jerome Baker, Freshman (★★★★)
Nick Conner, Freshman (★★★★)
Craig Fada, Redshirt Junior (Walk-on) – 26 games
Joe Burger, Redshirt Junior (Walk-on) – 20 games
Zach Turnure, Sophomore (Walk-on)
Jared Drake, Freshman (Walk-on)
2016
Raekwon McMillan, Junior (★★★★★) – 28 games, 13 starts
Chris Worley, Redshirt Junior (★★★) – 26 games, 1 start
Dante Booker, Junior (★★★★) – 24 games
Jerome Baker, Sophomore (★★★★) – 7 games
Justin Hilliard, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★★)
Nick Conner, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Tuf Borland, Freshman (★★★★)
Keandre Jones, Freshman (★★★★)
Malik Harrison, Freshman (★★★)
Craig Fada, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on*) – 38 games
Joe Burger, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on*) – 33 games
Zach Turnure, Junior (Walk-on)
Jared Drake, Sophomore (Walk-on)
Hayden Jester, Freshman (Walk-on)
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The Buckeyes’ linebackers didn’t quite play up to that same standard last season, but with a talented group of young players at the position including Browning, Pete Werner and a trio of four-star freshmen in Teradja Mitchell, Dallas Gant and K’Vaughan Pope, the upside for the group over the next two to three years is very high.
Going into 2018, however, Ohio State’s linebacker roster is unproven, and the players who ultimately end up seeing the field from it this season will need to prove they can overcome that inexperience to perform up to their ability.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...oster-to-urban-meyers-previous-buckeyes-teams
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COMPARING OHIO STATE'S 2018 CORNERBACK ROSTER TO URBAN MEYER'S PREVIOUS BUCKEYES TEAMS
Ohio State’s 2018 roster is loaded with talent, per usual, but how does it compare to the Buckeyes’ previous teams since Urban Meyer has arrived in Columbus?
Here at Eleven Warriors, we’re taking a position-by-position look at how the Buckeyes’ roster stacks up with Ohio State’s rosters from Meyer’s first six seasons as head coach.
That look continues now with a breakdown of Ohio State’s roster at cornerback, a position that has been perhaps the Buckeyes’ strongest position in the Meyer era thus far.
As you’ve probably already heard many times by now if you’re a regular Eleven Warriors reader, Ohio State has had a remarkable run of developing NFL cornerbacks during the Meyer era, having had five first-round picks at the position in the past five years.
A big reason for that success was Kerry Coombs, Ohio State’s cornerbacks coach for each of Meyer’s first six seasons in Columbus, who is now the secondary coach of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. The expectations for Ohio State’s cornerbacks haven’t dropped at all, though, going into Taver Johnson’s first season back with the Buckeyes, as he inherits a roster full of cornerbacks with their own NFL potential.
How exactly does that roster, in terms of talent, depth and experience, compare to the rosters that Coombs had to work with in each of his six seasons in Columbus? In order to evaluate that, let’s take a look at each of Ohio State’s cornerback rosters since 2012.
Ohio State’s cornerback rosters for every season from 2012 through 2018 are listed below with each player’s year of eligibility, number of recruiting stars (based on 247Sports’ composite rankings) and how many games they had appeared in and started going into each respective season, with analysis to follow on how this year’s group stacks up with the rest.
Notes: Players who made position switches are only listed for the seasons that they were cornerbacks for the Buckeyes. Players who made midseason position switches are listed if they began the season at cornerback.
2012
Travis Howard, Redshirt Senior (★★★★) – 31 games, 11 starts
Bradley Roby, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★) – 13 games, 13 starts
Doran Grant, Sophomore (★★★★) – 13 games
Adam Griffin, Redshirt Sophomore (★★) – 4 games
Najee Murray, Freshman (★★★★)
Armani Reeves, Freshman (★★★★)
Vincent Petrella, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on) – 2 games
Nik Sarac, Sophomore (Walk-on)
2013
Bradley Roby, Redshirt Junior (★★★) – 24 games, 24 starts
Doran Grant, Junior (★★★★) – 25 games, 1 start
Armani Reeves, Sophomore (★★★★) – 6 games
Eli Apple, Freshman (★★★★)
Cam Burrows, Freshman (★★★★)
Gareon Conley, Freshman (★★★★)
Tyler McIntosh, Junior (Walk-on)
Nik Sarac, Junior (Walk-on)
Trevon Forte, Freshman (Walk-on)
2014
Doran Grant, Senior (★★★★) – 39 games, 15 starts
Armani Reeves, Junior (★★★★) – 19 games, 3 starts
Eli Apple, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Gareon Conley, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Marshon Lattimore, Freshman (★★★★)
Damon Webb, Freshman (★★★★)
Nik Sarac, Senior (Walk-on*)
Trevon Forte, Redshirt Freshman (Walk-on)
2015
Eli Apple, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★★) – 15 games, 14 starts
Gareon Conley, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★★) – 15 games
Damon Webb, Sophomore (★★★★) – 9 games
Marshon Lattimore, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Denzel Ward, Freshman (★★★★)
Damon Arnette, Freshman (★★★)
Joshua Norwood, Freshman (★★★)
Trevon Forte, Redshirt Sophomore (Walk-on)
Elijaah Goins, Sophomore (Walk-on)
Logan Kelleher, Sophomore (Walk-on)
C.J. Saunders, Freshman (Walk-on)
Gareon Conley was a part of four Ohio State cornerback rosters that each include at least three future first-round NFL draft picks.
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The bar for performance for Ohio State’s cornerbacks has been set incredibly high. Each of Meyer’s first six rosters at Ohio State have included at least one future first-round NFL draft pick, beginning with Bradley Roby in 2012 and 2013; Ohio State’s 2015 roster included four (Eli Apple, Gareon Conley, Marshon Lattimore and Denzel Ward).
As such, success for Ohio State’s current cornerbacks and Taver Johnson will be defined by whether they continue to have one of the best units and whether they continue to put top prospects in the NFL, and that’s a lot to ask.
With talents like Sheffield, Okudah, Wade and Tyreke Johnson on board, though, Ohio State’s short- and long-term potential at the position both remain very promising.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...oster-to-urban-meyers-previous-buckeyes-teams
Projecting the 2018 Ohio State football depth chart, post-spring edition
Ohio State’s 2018 roster is loaded with talent, per usual, but how does it compare to the Buckeyes’ previous teams since Urban Meyer has arrived in Columbus?
Here at Eleven Warriors, we’re taking a position-by-position look at how the Buckeyes’ roster stacks up with Ohio State’s rosters from Meyer’s first six seasons as head coach.
That look continues now with a breakdown of Ohio State’s roster at cornerback, a position that has been perhaps the Buckeyes’ strongest position in the Meyer era thus far.
As you’ve probably already heard many times by now if you’re a regular Eleven Warriors reader, Ohio State has had a remarkable run of developing NFL cornerbacks during the Meyer era, having had five first-round picks at the position in the past five years.
A big reason for that success was Kerry Coombs, Ohio State’s cornerbacks coach for each of Meyer’s first six seasons in Columbus, who is now the secondary coach of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. The expectations for Ohio State’s cornerbacks haven’t dropped at all, though, going into Taver Johnson’s first season back with the Buckeyes, as he inherits a roster full of cornerbacks with their own NFL potential.
How exactly does that roster, in terms of talent, depth and experience, compare to the rosters that Coombs had to work with in each of his six seasons in Columbus? In order to evaluate that, let’s take a look at each of Ohio State’s cornerback rosters since 2012.
Ohio State’s cornerback rosters for every season from 2012 through 2018 are listed below with each player’s year of eligibility, number of recruiting stars (based on 247Sports’ composite rankings) and how many games they had appeared in and started going into each respective season, with analysis to follow on how this year’s group stacks up with the rest.
Notes: Players who made position switches are only listed for the seasons that they were cornerbacks for the Buckeyes. Players who made midseason position switches are listed if they began the season at cornerback.
2012
Travis Howard, Redshirt Senior (★★★★) – 31 games, 11 starts
Bradley Roby, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★) – 13 games, 13 starts
Doran Grant, Sophomore (★★★★) – 13 games
Adam Griffin, Redshirt Sophomore (★★) – 4 games
Najee Murray, Freshman (★★★★)
Armani Reeves, Freshman (★★★★)
Vincent Petrella, Redshirt Senior (Walk-on) – 2 games
Nik Sarac, Sophomore (Walk-on)
2013
Bradley Roby, Redshirt Junior (★★★) – 24 games, 24 starts
Doran Grant, Junior (★★★★) – 25 games, 1 start
Armani Reeves, Sophomore (★★★★) – 6 games
Eli Apple, Freshman (★★★★)
Cam Burrows, Freshman (★★★★)
Gareon Conley, Freshman (★★★★)
Tyler McIntosh, Junior (Walk-on)
Nik Sarac, Junior (Walk-on)
Trevon Forte, Freshman (Walk-on)
2014
Doran Grant, Senior (★★★★) – 39 games, 15 starts
Armani Reeves, Junior (★★★★) – 19 games, 3 starts
Eli Apple, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Gareon Conley, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Marshon Lattimore, Freshman (★★★★)
Damon Webb, Freshman (★★★★)
Nik Sarac, Senior (Walk-on*)
Trevon Forte, Redshirt Freshman (Walk-on)
2015
Eli Apple, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★★) – 15 games, 14 starts
Gareon Conley, Redshirt Sophomore (★★★★) – 15 games
Damon Webb, Sophomore (★★★★) – 9 games
Marshon Lattimore, Redshirt Freshman (★★★★)
Denzel Ward, Freshman (★★★★)
Damon Arnette, Freshman (★★★)
Joshua Norwood, Freshman (★★★)
Trevon Forte, Redshirt Sophomore (Walk-on)
Elijaah Goins, Sophomore (Walk-on)
Logan Kelleher, Sophomore (Walk-on)
C.J. Saunders, Freshman (Walk-on)
Gareon Conley was a part of four Ohio State cornerback rosters that each include at least three future first-round NFL draft picks.
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The bar for performance for Ohio State’s cornerbacks has been set incredibly high. Each of Meyer’s first six rosters at Ohio State have included at least one future first-round NFL draft pick, beginning with Bradley Roby in 2012 and 2013; Ohio State’s 2015 roster included four (Eli Apple, Gareon Conley, Marshon Lattimore and Denzel Ward).
As such, success for Ohio State’s current cornerbacks and Taver Johnson will be defined by whether they continue to have one of the best units and whether they continue to put top prospects in the NFL, and that’s a lot to ask.
With talents like Sheffield, Okudah, Wade and Tyreke Johnson on board, though, Ohio State’s short- and long-term potential at the position both remain very promising.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...oster-to-urban-meyers-previous-buckeyes-teams
Projecting the 2018 Ohio State football depth chart, post-spring edition
- There’s an outrageous amount of talent at cornerback. Four of the six cornerbacks listed here were 5-star recruits coming out of high school.
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How many outlets can come out with the same article on DEs?
How many outlets can come out with the same article on DEs?
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You know what? Chicken butt.
Been thinking of the Rushman package as Bosa, Young, Jones, Cooper. Or maybe Bosa is inside and Young is on the edge.
That could be pretty sick. Those 4 have as much potential as last years package.
That could be pretty sick. Those 4 have as much potential as last years package.
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