5 former Ohio State players who could go overlooked in the NFL draft
The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off on Tuesday, and once again the Ohio State football program will possess a heavy presence in Indianapolis.
After having 12 players drafted — including five first-rounders — a year ago, the Buckeyes will send eight former players to next week’s annual draft showcase. Among the former OSU players invited to this year’s combine are projected first-round picks Malik Hooker and Marshon Lattimore, as well as center Pat Elflein, linebacker Raekwon McMillan, H-back Curtis Samuel, cornerback Gareon Conley and punter Cam Johnston.
But just because a prospect didn’t get invited to the combine doesn’t mean his NFL hopes are over. With that in mind, let’s look at five ex-Buckeyes who could go overlooked this draft season.
Tyler Durbin
For many Buckeyes fans, their lasting memory of kicker Tyler Durbin is likely his end-of-the-season slump, in which he missed four of the final five kicks of his college career.
But before his 1-for-3 showing vs. Michigan and 0-for-2 outing in the Fiesta Bowl, Durbin was one of the more consistent kickers in college football. Prior to Ohio State’s win over the Wolverines, he had made each of his first 16 field-goal attempts.
With 2016 marking the first year he played organized football, Durbin still possesses plenty of room to improve. With a strong draft season showing, he could catch on with a team as an undrafted free agent this spring.
From there, it will be up to Durbin to reignite what was a once-promising football career.
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