With the mass exodus of OSU underclassmen to the NFL draft I thought it would be difficult to name all 22 starters this far in advance. Hint: It wasn’t difficult at all. In fact it was so easy that it took me 3 minutes to do so lets take a look at what we have.
OFFENSE
QB- JT Barrett
RB- Mike Weber
HB- Curtis Samuel
WR- Noah Brown
WR- Corey Smith (if he returns)
TE- Marcus Baugh
LT- Brandon Bowen
LG- Billy Price
C- Pat Elfien
RG- Demetrious Knox
RT- Jamarco Jones
DEFENSE
DE- Tyquan Lewis
DT- Tracy Sprinkle
DT- Michael Hill
DE- Sam Hubbard
LB- Raekwon McMillan
LB- Chris Worley
LB- Dante Booker
CB- Damon Webb
FS- Malik Hooker
SS- Erick Smith
CB- Gareon Conley
Sure I may have a few mistakes here but everyone of these guys are capable and talented enough to help OSU win a bunch of games. What do you think?
You got Brandon Bowen over Prince?
I do indeed…. although both have potential to be awesome I really like Bowen and his leanness for OSUs offense more.
Dline guys played well in the bowl I’d say most unproven would be the secondary
I really like Gareon Conley and thought he had a great year overall. Damon Webb has shown he can be a star. The safeties are for sure going to need to step up but have the talent to do so as long as Schiano and Coombs coach them well.
I thought there was no chance that Cory Smith would get a sixth year of eligibility ?
Corey Smith has a 50/50 chance to get a medical RS. As long as the NCAA doesnt count the game he was suspended against him he should get another year.