Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones (86) will likely join former line mate Nick Bosa (97) as an NFL first round pick, but not before playing in the Rose Bowl.(Photo: Joe Maiorana/USA TODAY Sports) By electing to play in the Rose Bowl, Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones and running back Mike Weber are bucking one of the hottest trends in college football. The number of players sitting out bowl games this season to lessen the risk of injury and prepare for the NFL could reach double digits. Some of the higher profile players choosing this path include Stanford running back and former Heisman Trophy finalist Bryce Love, West Virginia quarterback Will Grier — the first major quarterback who didn’t have an injury as an excuse to opt out — and a couple of defensive linemen expected to join Jones as first round draft picks in Houston’s Ed Oliver and…
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