Big Ten winners and losers: NFL underclassman draft deadline

Joey Bosa is one of nine Ohio State underclassmen going pro, which might force the Buckeyes to take a step back in 2016.  10:53 AM ET After weeks of question marks, the list of Big Ten underclassmen declaring early for the NFL draft is now finalized. Players had until Jan. 15 to submit their paperwork to the NFL — and then had until Jan. 18 to withdraw their names. Some underclassmen had a very straight-forward decision; others made choices that defied conventional wisdom. Some Big Ten teams saw several key players return; others saw several depart. So, who are the big winners from the NFL draft deadline, and who are the losers? Let’s take a look: WINNERS Ohio State DE Joey Bosa (et al): This might’ve been the nation’s biggest no-brainer. Bosa is the consensus No. 1 overall draft pick, so it’s impossible to place him in any other category. He was the Big Ten defensive lineman of the year, an All-American and a constant thorn in the side of opposing offenses…

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