Parris Campbell, Johnnie Dixon, and Terry McLaurin all could have declared early for the 2018 NFL Draft, following in the footsteps of former Buckeye receivers like Michael Thomas and Noah Brown. Campbell likely would’ve been a mid-round pick, possessing the game-breaking speed so sought after in the NFL. The same can possibly be said for Dixon and McLaurin, who combined for 14 touchdown catches last season for the 12-win Buckeyes. But, instead of taking the (mostly) guaranteed paycheck that comes with the NFL Draft, all three receivers are coming back to Ohio State for their senior seasons. Even despite the uncertainty at quarterback. Gone is four-year starter and team captain J.T. Barrett, leaving the Ohio State program with more passing records than any player before him. Now, heading into the 2018 season, head coach Urban Meyer must usher in a new era of Ohio State football. The post-J.T. era; headed…
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