COLUMBUS, Ohio — The conclusion of Ohio State football’s season always triggers a week or so of intense NFL Draft decision anticipation. Shaun Wade became the first Buckeye to publicize his early entry decision Friday when he announced he will enter the 2021 draft pool. Josh Myers followed that night. Undergraduate players have until Monday to submit their names for consideration for April’s draft, held in Cleveland. Cleveland.com sources said many of those decisions remain up in the air, and it may be Monday before we know what some Buckeyes decide. The coronavirus pandemic-altered 2020 season added a new wrinkle to the offseason. Regardless of number of games played, no players accrued NCAA eligibility during the season. So seniors, from an eligibility standpoint, essentially ended the season as juniors. (Or, if you prefer, retained a graduate year if they choose to use it.) Some Buckeye seniors are at least considering…
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