We do that train just a few occasions of the 12 months, and now it’s time for crucial effort at predicting and projecting the Ohio State soccer depth chart as we get able to kick off the season.
To this point, there’s been a ton of observations and interviews that give us a fairly good indication of the place issues stand, however there at all times appears to be s shock or two. Because the Buckeyes look to kick issues off in a top-five matchup with Notre Dame, we get issues cranking on the offensive facet of the ball first.
There isn’t a slew of adjustments from what we final projected, however we really feel even higher about the place issues stand. Here’s a take a look at our projected two-deep depth chart on offense for Ohio State soccer as we embark on recreation week. And don’t fear, we’ll do the identical for the defensive facet of the ball this week as properly, so keep tuned.
Quarterback
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) appears to throw the ball in opposition to Purdue Boilermakers throughout the 4th quarter of their NCAA recreation at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on November 13, 2021. Credit score: USA TODAY Sports activities
Starter
C.J. Stroud
Class in 2022: RS Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 3-inches, 218-pounds
Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Backup
Kyle McCord
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 3-inches, 220-pounds
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
The place issues stand
Clearly, it’s Stroud all the best way right here. If there’s a cause to dip into the pool of others, all indications level to McCord being a lot improved. Behind that, Devin Brown stands out as the man of the long run below heart.
Operating Again
Starter
TreVeyon Henderson
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 5-feet, 10-inches, 215-pounds
Hometown: Hopewell, VA
Backup
Miyan Williams
Class in 2022: RS Sophomore
Measurables: 5-feet, 8-inches, 225-pounds
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
The place issues stand
It’s a fairly straightforward name right here too with Henderson being among the best backs within the nation, although search for Miyan Williams to get extra reps than you would possibly assume. With the harm to Evan Pryor, freshman Dallan Hayden will have to be prepared to offer depth.
Huge Receiver (Slot)
Starter
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Class in 2022: Junior
Measurables: 6-feet, 198-pounds
Hometown: Rockwall, TX
Backup
Xavier Johnson
Class in 2022: Senior
Measurables: 6-feet, 2-inches, 215-pounds
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
The place issues stand
Johnson is a little bit of a shock after what we’ve seen all through camp, particularly with the modest harm to Kamayn Babb. He’s bought expertise and made performs all through the offseason, so search for him to get loads of time within the rotation. Freshman Kaleb Brown will push for time in addition to one which misplaced his black-stripe early on.
Huge Receiver (Z)
Starter
Julian Fleming
Class in 2022: Junior
Measurables: 6-feet, 2-inches, 207-pounds
Hometown: Catawissa, PA
Backup
Emeka Egbuka
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 1-inch, 205-pounds
Hometown: Steilacoom, WA
The place issues stand
We’ve been on the Fleming practice earlier than others and we nonetheless be ok with him nailing down the beginning spot primarily based on feedback from the coaches. Nevertheless, Egbuka is just too proficient to maintain off the sector and also will see loads of time. This might simply flip the opposite method.
Huge Receiver (X)
Starter
Marvin Harrison Jr
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 3-inches, 205-pounds
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Backup
Jayden Ballard
Class in 2022: RS Freshman
Measurables: 6-feet, 2-inches, 195-pounds
Hometown: Massillon, OH
The place issues stand
Don’t be shocked one bit if Harrison finally ends up being a breakout famous person. He’s a freakish athlete with good genes and has the beginning spot locked up right here. Past that, Jayden Ballard will most definitely spell him when he wants a break.
Tight Finish
Starter
Cade Stover
Class in 2022: Junior
Measurables: 6-feet, 4-inches, 255-pounds
Hometown: Mansfield, OH
Backup
Mitch Rossi
Class in 2022: Senior
Measurables: 6-feet, 1-inch, 250-pounds
Hometown: Franklin, TN
The place issues stand
Although Joe Royer and Gee Scott Jr are proficient and will discover their method into the combination later within the 12 months, each from observations and what the teaching workers has mentioned level to Stover and Rossi being the 2 guys which have separated themselves within the fall.
Middle
Starter
Luke Wypler
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 3-inches, 300-pounds
Hometown: Montvale, NJ
Backup
Jakob James
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 4-inches, 295-pounds
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
The place issues stand
No change right here. Wypler is a Rimington Trophy candidate and has the beginning spot nailed down. From what we noticed in camp, James is subsequent in line.
Left Guard
Ohio State Soccer Coaching Camp. Credit score: USA TODAY Sports activities Community.
Starter
Donovan Jackson
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 4-inches, 300-pounds
Hometown: Bellaire, TX
Backup
Enokk Vimahi
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 4-inches, 310-pounds
Hometown: Kahuku, HI
The place issues stand
We’ve recognized who the starters are on the offensive line since spring, and we now have extra readability on what the depth behind that’s. Donovan Jackson would be the left guard, with Vimahi trying to be subsequent up when wanted.
Proper Guard
Starter
Matthew Jones
Class in 2022: Senior
Measurables: 6-feet, 4-inches, 310-pounds
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Backup
Ben Christman
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 6-inches, 310-pounds
Hometown: Akron, OH
The place issues stand
Similar deal right here. Matthew Jones will trout on the market first and be the primary choice on the different guard spot. Ben Christman appears to have separated himself from the others that have been competing for the second stage.
Left Deal with
Starter
Paris Johnson Jr
Class in 2022: Junior
Measurables: 6-feet, 6-inches, 315-pounds
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Backup
Zen Michalski
Class in 2022: RS Freshman
Measurables: 6-feet, 7-inches, 305-pounds
Hometown: Floyds Knobs, IN
The place issues stand
That is the place we had issues projected originally of fall and see no cause to alter it. Johnson is displaying up as a first-round projection in loads of NFL mock drafts and will have a famous person breakout 12 months. Michalski is perhaps the reply subsequent 12 months, however for now, he’ll be the choice when Johnson is out of the sport or moved to a different place due to want.
Proper Deal with
Starter
Dawand Jones
Class in 2022: Senior
Measurables: 6-feet, 8-inches, 360 kilos
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Backup
Josh Fryar
Class in 2022: Sophomore
Measurables: 6-feet, 6-inches, 315-pounds
Hometown: Beech Grove, IN
The place issues stand
Give the OSU coaches loads of credit score for mining the expertise of Dawand Jones out of highschool. He wasn’t a extremely recruited child however was one whale of a sort out that’s going to the NFL subsequent season. Josh Fryar will get time, however not in essentially the most intense conditions except there’s some shuffling that goes on due to availability.
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