Ohio State’s chances of dominating the NFL draft this spring have already been well-documented, but the first release of top prospects by one prominent draft evaluator show just how dominant. Mike Mayock’s top five by position published by NFL.com includes a Buckeye at nearly every spot. Ezekiel Elliott is Mayock’s No. 1 running back (ahead of Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry) while Michael Thomas is the No. 3 receiver. Nick Vannett is the No. 4 tight end with Taylor Decker fourth among offensive tackles. Joey Bosa not surprisingly tops the edge rushers, where former Buckeye Noah Spence is No. 2. Spence finished his career at Eastern Kentucky after the Big Ten suspended him for multiple violations of its drug policy. Darron Lee is Mayock’s fourth linebacker while Eli Apple is the No…
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