Stroud Leads QB battle
- The notable discussion this offseason for the Buckeyes was the three-way quarterback battle between C.J. Stroud, Jack Miller, and Kyle McCord. Ohio State opened practice to the media for the second time and reporters noted Stroud was the first quarterback in the passing order followed by Miller and then by true freshman McCord.
- Reports note Stroud is building momentum due to his “big arm, underrated athleticism, and strong personality.”
Jeremy Rucket
- Buckeye nation loved the news when Jeremy Ruckert announced he was returning for his final season with the Buckeyes and he looks to dominate
- Ruckert will be a big-time weapon for Ohio State’s offense this year. Kevin Wilson thinks he can be “the most complete TE in the nation.”
Master Teague
- Teague is back and ran an UNREAL 4.35 40 yard dash this offseason. That’s very impressive for a guy that’s 5-11 226.
- The other RB’s to note are Miyan Williams and true freshman 5-star TreVeyon Henderson
WR core
- We all know this unite of Zone 6 is ELITE with studs Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson returning but some freshman have been making some noise
- Reports note Emeka Egbuka (5-star #1 ranked WR) is FAST
- @OhioStateFB posted a video of Marvin Harrison Jr. catching three TOUGH passes against the Buckeyes secondary
- This unit also has Jameson Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Julian Fleming returning
Center Position
- With Harry Miller sidelined this spring, Day says “Matthew Jones, Luke Wypler and Jakob James have been taking the reps at center.”
- Luke Wypler is looking like the guy at center during spring ball per reports
- Wypler has been getting first-team reps and making big improvements heading into his second year with the Buckeyes
Secondary
- A big topic heading into this season is how the Buckeyes’ secondary will play after a ‘disappointing’ year this past season:
- Kerry Coombs says Lathan Ransom is practicing at the cover safety/slot position right and from videos posted by the Ohio State social media team (@OhioStateFB) he’s looking to have a breakout sophomore season for this secondary
- Coombs also noted Josh Proctor started the spring as the first-team deep safety and has been playing “really well.”
- The coaches have been IMPRESSED with the true freshman defensive back from Arizona, Denzel Burke. Ryan Day says that he has already “flashed” and is making plays in practice. Defensive backs coach Matt Barnes says he’s been “blown away” by Burke thus far. The 6-0, 189 Burke has a bright future for the Buckeyes
- Another name that keeps coming is Ryan Watts. Reports note Watts had a very productive winter off-season in the weight room. Watts is showing his potential and could be a HUGE contributor to the secondary this upcoming season
Tyleik Williams
- The 6-3, 330 freshman DT from Manassas, VA. has been getting some high praise from his teammate this spring
- Zach Harrison says Williams looks “really good” and “really promising” so far
More to come:
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