Ohio State had five of its former players selected in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, when defensive end Joey Bosa, running back Ezekiel Elliott, cornerback Eli Apple, left tackle Taylor Decker and linebacker Darron Lee were all off the board within the first 20 selections.
That mass exodus of talent—Decker was the only graduated senior of the group above—has left an enormous void in the Buckeyes’ 2016 roster.
Head coach Urban Meyer has already begun the process of reloading for another title run this fall, though. That process started immediately after Ohio State dispatched Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl and the underclassmen declared for the draft.
Winter conditions gave a number of Buckeyes the opportunity to shine, and spring camp is where these five players, in particular, showcased they were ready to step into the spotlight.
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