COLUMBUS, Ohio — Back for a sixth season with Ohio State football, Demario McCall may be in line for a third position. McCall was working out with the cornerbacks when reporters watched a couple of periods of the Buckeyes’ Friday practice. OSU coach Ryan Day said the former running back and slot receiver has been practicing at nickel back — a move prompted by McCall’s suggestion. “The guys on defense saw him do a few drills and he kind of caught their eye right off the bat,” Day said. “So he’s been building and learning. It takes time to change positions like that. And I know he’s kind of done some different things for us on offense, but this is a huge opportunity for him.” McCall began his OSU career as a running back and ran for 270 yards and three touchdowns as a true freshman. Yet he totaled only…
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