Way back when, my list of the best players Penn State will face kicked off with a relative unknown from defending national champion Ohio State: Jalin Marshall. The young Buckeye can impact a game as a runner, receiver and a returner. You can expect more of the same in the fall. And as we inch closer to the start of college football camps, my list concludes with the Ohio State feature back who destroyed the competition during the Buckeyes’ three-game playoff run in 2014. JR. EZEKIEL ELLIOTT What he does well: Is there a more dangerous runner in the sport than the 6-0, 225-pounder? Elliott possesses breakaway speed and power and he is elusive. Ohio State’s offensive line, led by tackle Taylor Decker and guard Pat Elflein, received a lot of credit for the Buckeyes’ impressive victories over Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon. But you don’t need to create much room for a player with Elliott’s physical gifts. [embedded content] About 2014: Where do you start? After backing up Carlos Hyde as a true freshman in 2013, Elliott took over as the Buckeyes’ feature back and got stronger as the season progressed. He ran for 1,878 yards and 19 touchdowns and here’s what Elliott did in the postseason — 696 rushing yards, eight touchdowns…
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