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I’m typically hesitant to think true freshmen will get meaningful PT but Sanchez is a top tier elite talent that I feel could truly force his way onto the field. Whether that’s slot, some combo of slot and boundary — or what. If he’s consistent in fall camp I’d subscribe to the notion that Lorenzo Styles has a really short leash - which is why I feel like he ultimately ends up at safety anyway to get the best corners on the field but I’m getting ahead of myself and making stupid assumptions because it’s May.
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Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Ohio State star freshman may already be making enemies with the Oregon Ducks thanks to a subtle jab
ne Ohio State newcomer — a five-star recruit with the potential to make an early impact — is already stirring the pot with Oregon fans.
Freshman cornerback Devin Sanchez responded to a Ducks fan on X (formerly Twitter), saying he never considered Oregon, but if he had, he would have started right away.
That comment likely won’t sit well with Oregon players, who would strongly disagree with the notion that Sanchez could walk in and take a starting spot without competition. Sanchez was ranked the No. 1 cornerback in the class of 2025, and the Buckeyes were able to land him out of Texas.
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DEVIN SANCHEZ, FUTURE SUPERSTAR. This week, ESPN’s Billy Tucker predicted the top 10 freshmen in college football for the 2025 season. He ranked Devin Sanchez at No. 4 behind Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood and Clemson running back Gideon Davidson.
Here’s what Tucker wrote about the Ohio State freshman cornerback:
“Devin Sanchez is an incredible, incredible player,” Chadwick said on his podcast this week. “A lot of comparisons I saw online to (former Oregon and current New England Patriots cornerback) Christian Gonzalez. You can see, I mean, really good size — he’s not 6-foot-5, but he’s 6-foot-2. He ran a 10.69-second 100-meter dash, so great speed at that size, too, and he’s just so technically sound already. He’s drawn rave reviews in spring ball and fall practice, and I saw some Ohio State beat writers say he’s a Jeremiah Smith of defense. I don’t know that I’ll go that far for Devin Sanchez, but if he’s getting that kind of reviews for Ohio State, he should perform immediately as a true freshman.”
To be clear, I am not one of the Ohio State beat writers who compared Sanchez to Smith, but (!) I still think Sanchez can be a freshman phenom this season. The second-ranked prospect in the Buckeyes’ 2025 class, Sanchez made an immediate impression on Ryan Day and Tim Walton when he arrived in January.
"He's got the right mindset. He's out there competing, and he's doing some good things. He's also making some mistakes and learning from that and growing," Day said in April. "He just needs to continue to get reps under his belt and grow from it. Obviously, we all know he has the talent and has a bright future. He's gonna be a really good player here."
"He's doing a solid job, but he's learning and growing," Walton added. "But he's doing well. He's picking stuff up. He's making some plays. He still has some stuff to learn because you know how it is – a lot of different stuff, a lot of moving parts. But he's doing well. We're pleased with his progression so far."
Sanchez was the fourth Ohio State freshman to shed his black stripe in 2025, following wide receiver Quincy Porter, linebacker Riley Pettijohn and tight end Nate Roberts. That said, I expect Sanchez to see the field in the season opener, be it on defense or special teams. From there, he’ll look to carve a role for himself among the Best In America and contribute behind Davison Igbinosun and Jermaine Mathews Jr.
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Here’s what Tucker wrote about the Ohio State freshman cornerback:
No. 4 - Devin Sanchez, Ohio State
Tucker is bullish on Sanchez, but Pro Football Focus’ Max Chadwick is even higher on him.
“Devin Sanchez is an incredible, incredible player,” Chadwick said on his podcast this week. “A lot of comparisons I saw online to (former Oregon and current New England Patriots cornerback) Christian Gonzalez. You can see, I mean, really good size — he’s not 6-foot-5, but he’s 6-foot-2. He ran a 10.69-second 100-meter dash, so great speed at that size, too, and he’s just so technically sound already. He’s drawn rave reviews in spring ball and fall practice, and I saw some Ohio State beat writers say he’s a Jeremiah Smith of defense. I don’t know that I’ll go that far for Devin Sanchez, but if he’s getting that kind of reviews for Ohio State, he should perform immediately as a true freshman.”
To be clear, I am not one of the Ohio State beat writers who compared Sanchez to Smith, but (!) I still think Sanchez can be a freshman phenom this season. The second-ranked prospect in the Buckeyes’ 2025 class, Sanchez made an immediate impression on Ryan Day and Tim Walton when he arrived in January.
"He's got the right mindset. He's out there competing, and he's doing some good things. He's also making some mistakes and learning from that and growing," Day said in April. "He just needs to continue to get reps under his belt and grow from it. Obviously, we all know he has the talent and has a bright future. He's gonna be a really good player here."
"He's doing a solid job, but he's learning and growing," Walton added. "But he's doing well. He's picking stuff up. He's making some plays. He still has some stuff to learn because you know how it is – a lot of different stuff, a lot of moving parts. But he's doing well. We're pleased with his progression so far."
Sanchez was the fourth Ohio State freshman to shed his black stripe in 2025, following wide receiver Quincy Porter, linebacker Riley Pettijohn and tight end Nate Roberts. That said, I expect Sanchez to see the field in the season opener, be it on defense or special teams. From there, he’ll look to carve a role for himself among the Best In America and contribute behind Davison Igbinosun and Jermaine Mathews Jr.
Skull Session: ESPN Names Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs Preseason All-Americans, PFF’s Max Chadwick Calls Devin Sanchez an “Incredible Player” and Future College Football Star
ESPN names Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs preseason All-Americans, and PFF's Max Chadwick calls Devin Sanchez an "incredible player" and future star.
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