With the mass exodus of talent leaving for the NFL draft, the Ohio State Buckeyes football team will feature a number of underclassmen in 2016. None, however, will have a bigger void to fill than running back Mike Weber, who’s primed to step in for All-American Ezekiel Elliott.
The 5’10”, 215-pound bruiser committed to Ohio State on national signing day last February, spurning Jim Harbaugh and the home-state Michigan Wolverines.
He was one of the most coveted running backs in the country—a high 4-star prospect who ran for 2,268 yards and 29 touchdowns (averaging 10.1 yards per carry) despite playing in just 10 games as a senior, according to Ohio State’s official website.
He brought that bruising running style with him to Columbus when he reported for fall camp, and he made an instant impact on a team brimming with talent.
With Curtis Samuel’s transition to wide receiver, the spot behind Elliott on the depth chart was wide open. There was Bri’onte Dunn, a redshirt junior who’s played sparingly at Ohio State, and Warren Ball, who’s seen very little game action during his three years in Columbus.
Weber didn’t waste any time and immediately caught the attention of his teammates and coaches.
He showcased his toughness and explosiveness, both of which were on display during a scrimmage in fall camp, when he said he ran the ball 15 times for nearly 200 yards with “a few touchdowns,” according to Dave Biddle of 247Sports.
Everything was setting up for Weber to…
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