Although the Buckeyes will not be playing football this fall, they are certainly drawing attention of NFL scouts and national media projecting draft prospects. ESPN NFL Draft Analyst and College Football Sideline Reporter Todd McShay released his preseason top 50 rankings for the 2021 draft class today and Ohio State had five players represented. Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence headlined the list, with fellow quarterback Justin Fields checking in as the first Buckeye at No. 6. Fields passing ability stood out most to McShay. “Fields is very accurate throwing downfield and throws effectively off-schedule and off-platform,” McShay wrote. “There is some zip on his ball, and he displays a quick release. Ohio State had two other players listed in the top 25. Cornerback Shaun Wade was McShay’s second ranked defensive back and No. 13 overall player. Wide receiver Chris Olave earned No. 17 in the rankings and the fifth receiver in…
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