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Watch List: Which Ohio State players could declare early for the 2018 NFL Draft?
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In addition to the more than a dozen Buckeye seniors who could go pro, there are a few others who could forego their remaining eligibility for the opportunity.
Ohio State’s reputation for preparing players for the NFL continues to hold true with a whole host of new blood expected to head to the league in 2018. Aside from the 19 seniors who played their last snap for the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl, there’s also a handful of other players, who despite still having eligibility remaining, will declare early for the NFL Draft and never suit up for the Scarlet and Gray again.
This approach of giving up one or more seasons has had hit or miss success over the years for former Buckeyes, but one thing’s for sure, several players will go with the gamble and leave their collegiate playing days behind them. Some players are already expected to make their announcement ahead of the Jan. 15 declaration deadline, including junior defensive end Sam Hubbard.
For awhile, my money was on Mike Weber taking his talents to the league, but after finding a nice carry-count alongside J.K. Dobbins, he could decide to stay in Columbus for one more season. Likewise with Parris Campbell and Terry McLaurin; the two receivers have done enough to garner attention, but with only one true season of standout performances under their belts, they might not draw enough eyes for a draft pick.
One of my predictions is that wideout Johnnie Dixon does declare early for the draft, foregoing his remaining eligibility. With all the injury issues that he’s had to endure over the years, I see him going the way of Noah Brown, who, rather than risk another injury and potentially an NFL career in total, accepted a later-round draft position in hopes of being able to grow with a team for a year or two before getting his footing.
Stay tuned for all the decisions as they’re announced, and for comprehensive Ohio State-NFL Draft profiles.
Dec. 29: Just before game time, Denzel Ward announced that he wouldn’t be playing in the Cotton Bowl, and will also forego his final year of eligibility. Considered a potential first-round pick, his decision to turn pro a year early comes as no surprise -- his decision not to play in the bowl game, however, was a bit of a shocker.
Watch List: Buckeyes who could declare early for the NFL
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Alexis Chassen via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
In addition to the more than a dozen Buckeye seniors who could go pro, there are a few others who could forego their remaining eligibility for the opportunity.
Ohio State’s reputation for preparing players for the NFL continues to hold true with a whole host of new blood expected to head to the league in 2018. Aside from the 19 seniors who played their last snap for the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl, there’s also a handful of other players, who despite still having eligibility remaining, will declare early for the NFL Draft and never suit up for the Scarlet and Gray again.
This approach of giving up one or more seasons has had hit or miss success over the years for former Buckeyes, but one thing’s for sure, several players will go with the gamble and leave their collegiate playing days behind them. Some players are already expected to make their announcement ahead of the Jan. 15 declaration deadline, including junior defensive end Sam Hubbard.
For awhile, my money was on Mike Weber taking his talents to the league, but after finding a nice carry-count alongside J.K. Dobbins, he could decide to stay in Columbus for one more season. Likewise with Parris Campbell and Terry McLaurin; the two receivers have done enough to garner attention, but with only one true season of standout performances under their belts, they might not draw enough eyes for a draft pick.
One of my predictions is that wideout Johnnie Dixon does declare early for the draft, foregoing his remaining eligibility. With all the injury issues that he’s had to endure over the years, I see him going the way of Noah Brown, who, rather than risk another injury and potentially an NFL career in total, accepted a later-round draft position in hopes of being able to grow with a team for a year or two before getting his footing.
Stay tuned for all the decisions as they’re announced, and for comprehensive Ohio State-NFL Draft profiles.
Dec. 29: Just before game time, Denzel Ward announced that he wouldn’t be playing in the Cotton Bowl, and will also forego his final year of eligibility. Considered a potential first-round pick, his decision to turn pro a year early comes as no surprise -- his decision not to play in the bowl game, however, was a bit of a shocker.
Watch List: Buckeyes who could declare early for the NFL
Offense
- Johnnie Dixon
- Parris Campbell
- Terry McLaurin
- Demetrius Knox
- Isaiah Prince
- Mike Weber
- K.J. Hill
- Rashod Berry
- Sam Hubbard
- Jerome Baker
- Dante Booker
- Dre’Mont Jones
- Kendall Sheffield
- Damon Arnette
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