COLUMBUS, Ohio — You have to go back to 2005 to find that last time a specialist was drafted out of Ohio State, and a year earlier to find the last time that ex-Buckeye punter was picked by an NFL team. Could Cam Johnston become the first Ohio State punter to be drafted since the Green Bay Packers selected B.J. Sander in the third round of the 2004 draft? We’re about to find out. It appears unlikely, given that just three punters were selected a year ago and just one the year before. Complicating matters are Johnston’s status as a rugby-style punter, which hasn’t traditionally translated well to the next level. Yet when it comes to pure talent, Johnston’s booming ability is apparent. And the fact that he was invited to the NFL combine shows that, at the very least, teams are willing to give the Australia native a shot to prove himself as a pro. How did…
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