If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times. When you follow a program like Ohio State, you are going to get to see a lot of players head off to the NFL. OSU is on the shortlist of programs that are a literal pipeline to the highest level of the game, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing up anytime soon.
And while the 2022 NFL draft is in the books, those that follow the draft are always looking ahead to the next one. One of those such sites is Pro Football Focus which has burst on the scene in the last few years.
It just so happens, that the folks at PFF have released its top players at each position looking forward to the draft in Kansas City next April. And yeah, there are six Buckeyes listed.
Here’s a look at all six Ohio State players and what Michael Renner says about each.
Quarterback, C.J. Stroud
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) calls a play during the first quarter of the NCAA football game against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
What Renner Says
“Stroud has much better prototypical tools than Young and showed marked development in his first season as a starter. While he’s buoyed by three first-round wideouts, his arm talent stands out in its own right.”
Running Back, Miyan Williams
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Miyan Williams (28) scores a rushing touchdown against Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first quarter of their game in Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN on September 2, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
What Renner Says
“Unfortunately, Williams is still second fiddle to rising sophomore TreVeyon Henderson, who’ll be a top-50 prospect when he declares. But that’s not because Williams is lacking talent. At 5-foot-8 and 225 pounds, Williams resembles a…