Led by quarterback J.T. Barrett, seven players are in their fifth year of eligibility in Columbus, meaning each had a redshirt year.(Photo: Jay LaPrete / Associated Press) Columbus, Ohio — The old guys club at Ohio State this year is not particularly exclusive. Led by quarterback J.T. Barrett, seven players are in their fifth year of eligibility in Columbus, meaning each had a redshirt year. Not only are all at the top of the Buckeyes’ depth chart, they’re among the best players in college football. That doesn’t happen often at a big-time football program that churns our early departing stars for the NFL. Barrett, who is 26-4 as a starter and the first three-time captain in Ohio State history, might not even be the best of them. That’s defensive end Tyquan Lewis, the reigning Big Ten defensive player of the year. He’ll be a top NFL prospect. The fifth-year guys…
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