As fall camp approaches, it’s a good time to take a look at what’s at stake for each Ohio State position group in 2017. What follows is a breakdown of what each group is capable of this fall, and what might cause it to succeed or fail. The series finishes Sunday with the safeties. Who to watch Senior Damon Webb is the only returning starter from last year’s outstanding Ohio State secondary, so that’s a good place to start. Just like his former Cleveland Glenville teammate Marshon Lattimore last year, Erick Smith could make the leap in his first year as a starter. However, he’ll have to hold off sophomore Jordan Fuller to win the job. True freshman Isaiah Pryor could also factor into the rotation. What happened last season? Ohio State’s pass defense was one of the hallmarks of its success in 2016. The Buckeyes finished seventh nationally in passing yards…
Continue Reading: Can the Ohio State safeties continue to shine without Malik Hooker?
