COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pete Werner was originally surprised when Ohio State coaches wanted to move him to inside linebacker in 2020. A two-year starter at Sam linebacker at that point, Werner thought he had done his job well on the outside. The Buckeyes’ staff agreed, and that was the point. They felt Werner needed to be on the field for every important snap of the 2021 season, which is exactly what happened. Werner officially said farewell to Ohio State football Thursday, announcing he will enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Like all 2020 fall athletes, he could have utilized the extra season of eligibility the NCAA allowed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Werner heads to the NFL having left examples for what the Buckeyes need at two different positions in 2021. Teradja Mitchell is one of three Class of 2018 linebackers who has long waited his turn for a primary role.…
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