Ohio State football | NFL draft-or-return decision looms for several Buckeyes

Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch @brdispatch The topic is not one that eligible Ohio State players are particularly eager to address, even though it represents their dream. After the Buckeyes play Southern California in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29, several of their third-year players face a major decision: return for another college season or enter the NFL draft? Those players are keeping things close to the vest. “I’m not going to go into that,” junior defensive end Sam Hubbard said politely a week ago. “I’ve got a decision to make at a later date. Sorry.” Players must declare for the draft by Jan. 15. Hubbard is considered among the most likely Buckeyes to depart. The defensive end graduates Sunday, flirted with turning pro last year and figures to be at least a second-round pick. Junior cornerback Denzel Ward is the only underclassmen regarded as a higher draft pick. Though…

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