Ohio State safety Tyvis Powell often starts laughing before he even starts talking. For the 22-year-old from Cleveland, every interaction is an opportunity to have a good time — even interviews with NFL teams at the combine. Powell is one of nine Buckeyes who passed up another season of college eligibility and who are expected to be drafted April 28-30. He might not be the most talented Ohio State player, but none is more engaging. Powell gives The Associated Press a look at his draft process experience, including the one interview with an NFL team that made him nervous, and how he and one of his former Buckeyes teammates might have to be a package deal. Q: Do you have any private meetings or workouts planned with NFL teams? A: “I got the Titans coming in on the 30th (of March). And then I visit with Detroit later on in April, I’ll say the 11th.” Q: What did you do after you played your last game with the Buckeyes (Ohio State beat Notre Dame 44-28 on Jan. 1 in the Fiesta Bowl)? A: “I went straight to where I was training for the combine. EXOS in Pensacola (Florida). We played on Friday…
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