Devin Smith, Michael Bennett, Jeff Heuerman and Doran Grant were pivotal to Ohio State’s national title run last season, and with the NFL draft nearing, they’re set to represent the Buckeyes very well at the next level.
And if they’re anything like the last crop of former Buckeyes who moved on to the NFL, they’ll be ready to make an immediate impact.
Seven former Ohio State players—linebacker Ryan Shazier, cornerback Bradley Roby, running back Carlos Hyde, receiver Corey Brown and offensive linemen Corey Linsley, Jack Mewhort and Andrew Norwell—started for their respective teams during their rookie seasons.
Whether this year’s NFL-bound Buckeyes can make a similar splash remains to be seen, but these four players have the tools to thrive in the league.
Devin Smith
Ohio State hasn’t had a receiver drafted in the first round since the Miami Dolphins selected Ted Ginn Jr. with the ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft. With a strong combine and a good showing at the Buckeyes’ pro day, Devin Smith could end that streak.
As things stand currently, though, he’s on the outside looking in.
Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller projects Smith as a second-round pick to the Dolphins, who could use a deep threat to replace Mike Wallace.
There may not be a better deep threat in this year’s draft.
Smith consistently sliced through secondaries throughout his career, using his blazing speed and incredible body control to haul in 30 career touchdown…
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