COLUMBUS, Ohio — In today’s day and age of information, we always seem to be looking ahead.
So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that even before the 2015 NFL draft came to a close last weekend, attention was already turning toward the 2016 selection show. And even though it’s still a full year away, most of that premature 2016 draft talk has centered around Ohio State.
And for good reason.
Way-too-early mock drafts have projected a heavy Buckeye presence in next year’s draft, with as many as five Ohio State players slotted to be selected in the first round, including potential No. 1 overall pick Joey Bosa. Joining Bosa in next year’s first round could very well be quarterback Cardale Jones, running back Ezekiel Elliott, defensive tackle Adolphus Washington and left tackle Taylor Decker.
The ability to put so many players in the professional ranks at once will undoubtedly be a huge recruiting tool for Urban Meyer, albeit one he won’t have to wait until next year to use. While his history of developing NFL-caliber players dates back to his days at Bowling Green—and only grew during stops at Utah and Florida before arriving in Columbus—Meyer’s 2015 draft class may provide him with his best proof of player development yet.
Despite not making nearly as much noise as they’re expected to a year from now, the Buckeyes were still well-represented at the draft this past weekend with a total of five players selected. But unlike the Ohio State players…
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