COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kerry Coombs hates the idea that he might come across as a jerk while standing up for his guys, so we assured him in person, and now we’ll do so again in public. That’s not the case. Not a jerk. Not close to that. Fervent. Steadfast. Passionate. And when it comes to the Ohio State cornerbacks in recent years, Coombs is almost always right. So here’s the question, and the looming obvious answer from the coach with belief in his heart and proof on his side. How can the Buckeyes lose their top two corners to the No. 11 and No. 24 spots in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft and not be worse at that position? Here’s the thing. Those two players – No. 11 pick Marshon Lattimore and No. 24 pick Gareon Conley – were not those players this time last year. Conley…
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