Ohio State football: Jerome Baker declares for NFL draft; Buckeyes among favorites for national title next year

Ohio State football is the No. 1 topic in Wake Up  every day — but we cover news, notes and analysis from across Buckeyes sports. Join us each morning to get caught up on everything you missed in the world of Ohio State football, recruiting, basketball and more. Jerome Baker enters 2018 NFL Draft Ohio State lost another member of its defense Monday as linebacker Jerome Baker declared for the NFL Draft. Baker was a strong piece in the Buckeyes’ front seven and was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award in 2017. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/T05yf49bMk — Jerome Baker Jr. (@Lastname_Baker) January 8, 2018 Baker is the third member of Ohio State’s defense to declare early for the draft in the last two weeks. He joins cornerback Denzel Ward and defensive end Sam Hubbard. Land of 10’s Austin Ward broke down what Baker’s decision means for the Buckeyes. In short, there wasn’t much…

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